The Risky Business of Synthetic Highs
Project CBD
JULY 27, 2022
Super-potent research cannabinoids have escaped from the lab.
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Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot
NORML
JULY 27, 2022
The effort's campaign manager said that they are working with local officials to double check their voter counts and identify any potential errors, and he said that the campaign remains confident they will ultimately qualify for the ballot. The post Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot appeared first on NORML.
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Ice T wins license to bring Medicine Woman dispensary to Jersey City
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
The rapper and actor will partner with a longtime friend to open the new cannabis retail shop a few short miles from New York City. The post Ice T wins license to bring Medicine Woman dispensary to Jersey City appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Marijuana Linked to Safer Driving Conditions
CannaMD
JULY 27, 2022
Stoned drivers and more accidents. That’s the nightmare scenario envisioned by opponents of marijuana legalization. Fortunately, these dire predictions have not played out. Instead, the numbers indicate that the legalization of marijuana is not associated with an increase in motor vehicle accidents, and may actually decrease rather than increase accident rates.
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.
Is weed or alcohol more addictive?
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
There’s a common perception that cannabis is safer and less addictive than alcohol, but what does the science say? The post Is weed or alcohol more addictive? appeared first on Leafly.
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Learning from Las Vegas: 5 lessons from 5 years of legal weed in Sin City
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
Las Vegas boasts drive-thru purchasing and the world's largest weed stores. But casino opposition has limited the industry's growth. The post Learning from Las Vegas: 5 lessons from 5 years of legal weed in Sin City appeared first on Leafly.
Does Cannabis Lower Your IQ?
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 27, 2022
Does cannabis lower your IQ? According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the answer is yes. According to the research, if you consume from childhood to midlife, your IQ lowers by 5.5 points. You also have memory and attention problems. But how accurate are these findings? Conflicting Studies Many studies […]. The post Does Cannabis Lower Your IQ?
Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
The president is reportedly open to releasing a Russian arms dealer to bring the WNBA star home, but the Russians aren’t rushing to make a trade. The post Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her appeared first on Leafly.
Goods and Services and Canna Trademarks
Canna Law Blog
JULY 27, 2022
Goods and services (G&S) identifications are a critical part of a cannabis trademark application, as with any other trademark application. An improper identification can delay an application, and in the worst cases prove fatal. Cannabis brands in particular have to be very careful when it comes to G&S. Trademark rights are linked to specific goods and services (or, said differently, products).
Cannatourism: Canada’s best vacation spots for a high holiday
Leafly
JULY 27, 2022
Weed is legal in Canada, and it's vacation season. Here are the best safe spots to toke, eat, vape, and vacation. The post Cannatourism: Canada’s best vacation spots for a high holiday appeared first on Leafly.
UK: All Party Parliamentary Group – for CBD (Cannabidiol) products to present their recommendations
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
Business Cann (UK) reports. THE All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for CBD (Cannabidiol) Products, co-chaired by Crispin Blunt MP and Baroness Manzoor CBE, today present a series of recommendations to Her Majesty’s Government in order to create a well-regulated, multi-faceted and competitive UK cannabis industry. The Business Plan will – if implemented – future-proof the UK farming industry, boost technological innovation, domestic manufacturing and tourism, while creating more than 594,000 ne
The Interplay Between Control Issues and Loan Covenants in Cannabis
Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)
JULY 27, 2022
Regardless of the jurisdiction in which it conducts its business, licensed cannabis businesses (“Cannabis Operators”) are constantly grappling with what I’ll refer to as “control issues” while negotiating the documentation of a corporate transaction. Cannabis regulations in most states prohibit people from exercising a certain level of control (i.e., decision-making authority over operations, finances, strategic planning and/or marketing of a Cannabis Operator) without first being approved by th
Illinois yields $445M in revenue thanks to adult-use cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
The state saw a 50% increase in total tax reported from adult-use cannabis this year, and a good portion of that money is reserved for Illinois communities who’ve suffered from drug crime the most. Governor JB Prtizker announced Monday that state tax revenue from recreational cannabis increased from $297.7 million its first year to $445.3 million last year.
Answer of the Day for Jul 28, 2022
TheAnswerPage
JULY 27, 2022
The “Cannabinoid-based Medications for the Treatment of Chronic Pain” series continues… Have there been any recent case reports of using cannabinoid-based medicine for the treatment of pain associated with a Chiari malformation (CM)? Yes, there’s been one case report – here is an abbreviated version… “We presented a case of a 32-years old woman, affected by CM1, diagnosed in 2011 for motor and sensory deficits.
Agenda: Upcoming LCB Board Meeting – August 3rd 2022
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
The Board will be holding its next Board meeting on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:00 am. Effective June 9, 2022, all public Board activity will be held in a “hybrid” environment. This means the Board will open the Boardroom at the headquarters building in Olympia (1025 Union Avenue, Olympia, WA 98504) for in-person attendance as well as continuing the broadcasts online via MS Teams.
The one thing you can do to improve your homegrow
The Cannigma
JULY 27, 2022
You can’t have a healthy plant without healthy roots. But as the invisible backbone of your plants, it can be hard for new cannabis growers to tell what’s going on under the surface. After all, this intricate network exists only beneath the soil; out of sight, and often out of mind. But there’s one simple step any grower can take to greatly improve plant root heath – for cannabis or many other plants.
Alert: MED – Final Agency Actions / Public Disclosures / Records Added To Website
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
Dear MED Stakeholders: The MED is issuing this notice to inform stakeholders of its ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility of information open to public disclosure. Beginning Monday, August 8, 2022, the MED will begin publishing all Marijuana Business Final Agency Actions on its website. Since 2012, the MED has published on its website annual reports on administrative actions involving fines, revocations, or suspensions.
House Members Advance Fast-Tracked Legislation to Amend Cannabis Research Rules
NORML
JULY 27, 2022
Two-hundred and sixteen Democrats voted in support of the bill, as did 109 Republicans. The post House Members Advance Fast-Tracked Legislation to Amend Cannabis Research Rules appeared first on NORML.
Not Sure About You But Would You Really Want Your Psychedelic Trip Planner To Have Gotten Their Credentials On A Super Discounted Course From MAPS For Only $119!!
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
Personally I think i’d get more benefit from doing psychedelics with my dog… The Mind Medicine debacle in Australia (never mind MAPS troubles) are showing these “organisations” up to be what they are. Shonky shonksters selling courses to people on the cheap who then plough headfirst in providing or thinking they are providing therapy with no discipline and little or no benefit to anybody.
Boston Hemp Inc. announces the release of three new strains of hemp flower
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
BOSTON , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Hemp Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of new strains of hemp to its already popular line of products. Boston Hemp Inc. has added Purple Urkle, Sour Dog and Gogi OG to its line-up of available hemp flower. The new strains are available as smalls. Smalls are from the same harvest as larger buds but are smaller in size.
Full Review of Full Spectrum CBD Oil from JUSTCBD
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
JustCBD Oil Full Spectrum extracts are grown and then harvested in the USA. It is not sourced from China or India, which usually have CO2 dried low-grade harvest. It would not be wrong to say “Mother Nature’s secret miracle.” is indeed CBD. As medical professionals are now opening their eyes to the wonders and effects of CBD, many avid users of JustCBD can readily attest that it is indeed the best thing nature has to offer with its healing properties and mental and physical pro
Cannabiz: Farmer buys part of camel farm to expand A$333m cannabis project
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
A hydroponic farmer has purchased a plot of land in Queensland for A$4.65 million as part of ongoing plans to construct a cannabis facility near Ipswich. Drew Steptoe, who runs Hydroganics, acquired the 225-hectare plot in Mutdapilly from camel farmer Paul Martin. The 225-hectate site will be used to expand Hydroganics’ $333m medicinal cannabis facility in Queensland.
UVM and Vermont State College System Offer Free Cannabis Courses for Vermonters
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
The University of Vermont and the Vermont State College System, which includes Community College of Vermont, Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College, are offering free courses to eligible Vermonters. The programs are intended to help unemployed or underemployed Vermonters gain new skills that can help them advance their careers.
Chicago CBD Shops May Soon Have To Drop Dispensary Moniker
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
MJ Biz reports. Chicago might limit the word “dispensary” for use only by state-licensed adult-use marijuana stores. Under a proposal by city Alderman Brian Hopkins, CBD shops in Chicago would be prohibited from advertising themselves as “dispensaries.”. According to the Chicago Tribune, the proposal also would prohibit CBD retailers “from advertising with the image of a cannabis leaf or bud – as licensed dispensaries are forbidden to do – or a green cross.”.
Article – Intercept: A letter from the Health and Human Services Department discloses the anticipated FDA approval of MDMA and psilocybin treatments.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
We shall see, as they say. Intercept write. AS TWIN MENTAL HEALTH and drug misuse crises kill thousands of people per week, the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies “must be explored,” urges a federal letter on behalf of the U.S. health secretary and shared with The Intercept. President Joe Biden’s administration “anticipates” that regulators will approve MDMA and psilocybin within the next two years for designated breakthrough therapies for PTSD and depression respectively.
Elected officials launch Bronx Cannabis Hub to support growing businesses
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
News 12 The Bronx reports. Elected officials and community groups came together on Sunday to launch the Bronx Cannabis Hub. It is a new resource aimed at helping those who say they have been harmed by the war on legalizing cannabis. When New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act last year, they legalized adult recreational cannabis use.
The Structure of the Global Cannabis Economy By Robert Hoban
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
By many estimates, the global cannabis economy is expected to exceed $95B by 2025. Roughly half of that value is attributed to the United States. Keep in mind, that’s in the face of federal illegality. The other half cumulatively represents the remainder of the world marketplace, in nationally-legal jurisdictions. With Germany set to soon legalize and commercialize adult-use cannabis, pundits suggest that Europe is the next frontier for domestic distribution and consumer development.
Warning For Immigrants: Marijuana Could Impact Your Immigration Status
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
By Raymond Lahoud. July 27, 2022. As of July 2022, 38 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis to differing degrees. Each jurisdiction has its own criteria regarding what conditions cannabis can be prescribed for, in what amounts, and the process for issuing medical marijuana licenses. Based on this, immigrants may believe using marijuana in a state that has legalized it will not hurt or impact their immigration status.
NPR Provide Latest Update on Griner Moscow Trial
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 27, 2022
Many loved ones and supporters of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner have spoken up about her situation and called for her release since she was first detained in Russia on drug charges in February. As her trial has unfolded over the past month, U.S.-based advocates have ramped up public pressure on the Biden administration to bring her home, while members of the Russian team she plays for in the off-season have testified in defense of her character both on and off the court.
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