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NORML Partners with Green Flower to Launch First-of-its-Kind Online Training Program for Cannabis Advocates

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This 100% online course will teach you the essential tools and nuanced techniques NORML has deployed over the last 50 years to shape cannabis policy at the local, state, national, and international levels. The post NORML Partners with Green Flower to Launch First-of-its-Kind Online Training Program for Cannabis Advocates appeared first on NORML.

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Feeling Corona-Crazy?

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There are many ways to mitigate stress by boosting endocannabinoid tone.

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Breaking: US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says

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DOJ staffer says William Barr ordered antitrust investigations of cannabis mergers, just because Barr hates legalization. The post Breaking: US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says appeared first on Leafly.

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Don’t Rush to Apply for that CBD Trademark Just Yet!

The Blunt Truth

As we previously reported , the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a trademark examination guide last year, broadening the class of cannabis-related goods for which cannabis companies could register their trademarks. The examination guide explained that, because certain hemp-based products with less than 0.3% THC–including CBD–are no longer controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), companies could apply to register trademarks in connection

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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How is a cannabis pill made? Its journey from seed to capsule

Leafly

Ever wonder how a cannabis plant gets into a little pill that you swallow? Follow the story of a plant, from seed to capsule. The post How is a cannabis pill made? Its journey from seed to capsule appeared first on Leafly.

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The Future of CBD is Orange: CBD Derived From Orange Peels

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CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound harvested from the cannabis plant. Like its fellow cannabinoid, THC, it can be smoked, vaped, baked into foodstuffs, or even diffused into teas. Unlike THC, CBD is not a psychoactive substance, making it the preferred choice for children receiving medical cannabis treatments or anybody who wishes to partake without feeling a “high.

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Smart People – Bad Decisions !

Cannabis Law Report

Why is California’s cannabis industry in a state of chaos 2+ years after adult-use sales of cannabis were legalized? Why did California fail so badly … Read More.

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Cannabis and Mental Health – Harm Reduction Strategies

Otherside Farms

According to some studies, there is a significant connection between psychosis and cannabis. That is the reason it is highly recommended that the individuals who are mentally ill or had a history of mental illness (personal as well as within the family) should never take cannabis. Every year nearly 1 out of 5 of every American and Canadian individual goes through a mental health condition.

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WHERE’S THE MONEY AT? INDUSTRY CASH CRUNCH EXACERBATED BY THE PANDEMIC

Cannabis Law Report

If you’ve been following the cannabis industry in 2020, you’ve likely heard the term “cash is king” more than once. This has become the industry … Read More.

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Cannabis Litigation: U.S. Trustee in UCANN Bankruptcy Requests Marijuana Patent Infringement Case Dismissal

Canna Law Blog

For over a year my colleague Jihee Ahn, an experienced intellectual property litigator, has tracked the first-ever cannabis patent infringement case United Cannabis Corporation v. Pure Hemp Collective Inc. (You can read about extraction, prior art, the Alice test, and claim construction process here , here , here , here ). Recently she wrote about the anti-climactic end to that litigation caused by UCANN’s bankruptcy filing, which we first covered here , and noted that the Colorado bankruptc

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Don’t Rush to Apply for that CBD Trademark Just Yet!

Cannabis Law Report

As we previously reported , the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a trademark examination guide last year, broadening the class of cannabis-related … Read More.

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Why is Cannabis so Popular? Reasons Why People Enjoy Cannabis as a Recreational Activity

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Cannabis use can be traced back for thousands of years. It was used in Asia as an herbal medicine around approximately 500 BC. For decades, the United States government was strictly against the sale and use of cannabis. While this attitude is slowly changing, the restrictions in place didn’t stop people from smoking. But why do people smoke weed?

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William Barr Has Directed Improper Antitrust Investigations Into Cannabis Companies Says Justice Dept Official Whistleblower

Cannabis Law Report

The rationale for doing so centered not on an antitrust analysis, but because he did not like the nature of their underlying business. Who knew … Read More.

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Treating Depression with CBD

Otherside Farms

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a type of natural compound that is called cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are available in a plant known as cannabis. Cannabis plants are sometimes called marijuana or hemp depending on their level of THC. THC is responsible for creating a state of high in people. CBD can be taken from either hemp or marijuana plant. The popularity of CBD has taken a huge surge in recent years.

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The Southern Farmers Hemp Association – SFHA Hemp Farming in Florida-Hemp Testing

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – ? THE DATE – Jun 25, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) THE RATING – THE BLURB – The Southern … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Other than feeling “high” what are some of the reported psychological CNS-related side effects associated with cannabinoid use? Psychological side effects associated with cannabinoid use include: restless/anxiety/nervousness, depressed mood, dysphoria, confusion, dissociation, hallucinations, hyperactivity, weird dreams, paranoia and psychosis.

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Govt Media Release Missouri: DHSS launches investigation into fraudulent medical marijuana certifications

Cannabis Law Report

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Based on findings during a recent and ongoing investigation, the Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation within the Department of Health and … Read More.

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Czech Officials Give Green Light For Export Of Full-spectrum Hemp-derived Cannabis Extract To Spain

Cannabis Law Report

Health officials in the Czech Republic have allowed a local extraction facility to export full-spectrum hemp-derived cannabis extract to a Spanish pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer. Prague-based … Read More.

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Michigan Dumps Cannabis Worker Protections

Cannabis Law Report

Update to Michigan’s cannabis industry regulations no longer requires operators in the space to maintain labor peace agreements, which are meant to protect the industry … Read More.

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UK: Brainfade of the Day… Don’t Pick Up Your Brother From Jail In A Car With Passengers Smoking Weed

Cannabis Law Report

Weymouth (UK) police’s latest facebook post attests to the stupidity of some amongst us On Monday, Weymouth and Portland Police say they had an … Read More.

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EPISODE 8 – JUNE 25th LIVE At 1PM PT “Carving the Right Path: Legal Solutions and Market Perspectives with Rod Kight”

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – EPISODE 8 – JUNE 25th LIVE At 1PM PT THE RATING – THE BLURB – EPISODE 8 – … Read More.

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Press Release: High Times’ Announces Initial Closure of Previously Announced Asset Purchase from Harvest

Cannabis Law Report

Not too much detail on what is essentially a vety complicated deal. So, being the cynics we are we err on the side of caution … Read More.

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