Leafly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
THC is unsuitable for treating pain, say officials, because of 'potential for abuse.' Unlike, say, Oxycontin or fentanyl. The post Feds Fund CBD Research but Refuse to Consider THC Studies appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
CannTrust Discloses Notice of Licence Suspension. Sep 17, 2019 | 2019 , Press Releases |. Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. VAUGHAN, ON , Sept. 17, 2019 /CNW/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”,TSX: TRST , NYSE: CTST) announced that it received late this morning a Notice of Licence Suspension (the “Notice”) under section 64(1) of the Cannabis Act ( Canada ).
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WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
A new bill could mean massive changes for current laws surrounding immigration and marijuana offences. According to Marijuana Moment , this piece of legislation would no longer put immigrants at risk of deportation or deny citizenship for small-time marijuana offences, such as possession. Under the current rules, marijuana possession would mean the individual lacks “good moral character,” putting immigrants at risk of deportation and stopping prospective citizens in their tracks.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Here’s the full NORML report. Congressman Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), the Assistant Speaker of the House cosponsored the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3884 , which would end the prohibition of marijuana and creates a pathway for states to implement their own reforms, and introduced legislation, the Remove Marijuana from Deportable Offenses Act to end the practice of deporting immigrants for cannabis-related offenses.
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.
The Fresh Toast
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
A brain protein associated with depression and Alzheimer's in young marijuana users has now also been linked to stress and anxiety. . Continue reading Study: Young Marijuana Users Develop Brain Protein Linked With Stress And Anxiety at The Fresh Toast.
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The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Let’s start with banking. Both the House and the Senate have bills that got a lot of press this week. Votes could come very soon for both pieces of legislation. Ironically, one of the sponsors of the Senate bill is Mike Crapo, from Idaho, whose state is still dealing with a lawsuit over hemp.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Pro tip: Only buy from state-licensed stores, and give the packaging and label extra scrutiny. The post How To Spot a Fake Vape Cartridge appeared first on Leafly.
Otherside Farms
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Tobacco smoking or smoking anything, for that matter, is something that people grow addicted to and merely saying that it is bad and needs to be given up does not suffice when it comes to quitting it. And it is hard and needs unprecedented strong will power and devotion, which most people lack and also people tend to break down and ultimately give in to the power of smoking over again.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
We want to see the fruits of your harvest! Tag us at #LeaflyGrows with your best homegrow pictures! The post Show Off Your Grow: Share Photos From Canada’s First Legal Harvest appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The Ontario Securities Commission has accused the former chief executive and two vice-presidents of a supposed upstart pot company that raised more than $10 million of defrauding its investors. It’s the first time the provincial regulator has claimed fraud in Canada’s burgeoning cannabis sector. According to the detailed statement of allegations released late Friday afternoon, the scheme dates back to January 2014, when Benjamin Ward, Peter Strang and Silvio Serrano allegedly made numerous false
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Liberals reticent to take credit for creating a thriving new job market. The post Candidates Expected to Go Quiet on Cannabis Ahead of Federal Election appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Nobody ever said it was going to be easy ! MM write. “We are concerned that if the House approves this bill, it will undermine broader and more inclusive efforts to reform our country’s marijuana laws,” the groups wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) in a letter on Tuesday. Hoyer’s office confirmed to Marijuana Moment last week that the House planned to vote on the cannabis financial services legislation by the end of the month.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. ("Supreme Cannabis" or the "Company") (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), announced today the release of its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The post Supreme Cannabis Q4 and 2019 Financial Results appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
NORML report…… Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an order on Tuesday providing explicit protections for certain District employees who consume cannabis while away from the job. The new rules apply to all District government agencies under the direct administrative authority of the Mayor. Under the rules, many would-be employees will no longer face pre-employment drug screenings.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
It’s been nearly a year since Canada lifted the federal ban on cannabis, but many issues around the production, distribution, sale and use of the plant remain hazy at best. Questions around personal cultivation, where to consume and the legal status of CBD and edibles are still looming. There’s still a lot of work to […]. The post From Colombia with Love: Commendable Cannabis Approaches from around the World appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Here’s the report… Authorities say the two men served as “middlemen” for Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia as he accepted cash bribes in exchange for issuing official letters needed to obtain the licenses. At least four marijuana business owners paid a total of $600,000 in bribes, authorities say. Full story. Two plead guilty in Massachusetts marijuana license extortion case.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
CannTrust Holdings Inc.’s licenses to produce and sell cannabis were suspended Tuesday by Health Canada, the latest setback for the pot firm which has been under investigation by regulators for cultivation in unlicensed rooms. The Vaughan, Ont.-based company said it received a notice of licence suspension from the federal regulator indicating its authority to produce cannabis, other than cultivating […].
TheAnswerPage
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Contact Us. Activate Key. Login. 0. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. 0. was successfully added to your cart. Cart. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. Today’s Answer of the Day. Leah Roach. September 20, 2019. What is the pharmacological profile of buccally administered cannabinoids? With buccal administration, a mix of cannabinoids can be sprayed on to the oral mucosa and the medicine is absorbed through the mucous membranes.Peak pl
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
In the US, millions are convicted with marijuana-related crimes. For this reason, they have an impaired ability to apply and obtain loans, housing and jobs. But today, there can be good news for them as bold and new moves are being taken by legislators who are trying to address past marijuana-related crimes. Now, California county prosecutors can use a program to reduce or even erase about 220,000 cannabis convictions following voters legalizing the drug in 2016.
The Joint Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
According to a new, detailed report by the Associated Press, a significant number of CBD vaping oils on the market also contain synthetic marijuana, and some contain no CBD at all. Jay Jenkins tells the AP that he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD. “It’ll relax you,” the friend assured. The vapor that Jenkins inhaled didn’t relax him, and after two puffs he ended up in a coma.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Authors: Christopher M. McHugh and Andrew J. Goodwin. SEIGFREID BINGHAM, PC. Kansas City, Missouri, August 30, 2019. If Missouri is like other markets, long term success in the medical marijuana business will be driven largely by how well companies develop and market their brands. Missouri has yet to impose many of the limitations on marijuana advertisement that have been seen in other states, like limitations/restrictions on billboards, digital, print and radio advertisement, to name a few.
The Joint Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Presidential candidate and former Texas Congressmember Beto O’Rourke announced today that he supports a program in which the federal government issues “Drug War Justice Grants” for those who were formerly or are currently incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana-related offenses. The program is part of O’Rourke’s plan to legalize marijuana: It would be funded by the taxes he would place on marijuana sales.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
ABC. Vaping illnesses continue to spread as THC risks revive marijuana legalization debate. [link]. WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) — As the number of cases of lung illnesses associated with vaping continues to rise, advocates on both sides of the marijuana legalization debate have seized upon the possibility that Americans were sickened by illegal products containing tetrahydrocannabinol to bolster their arguments.
The Joint Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The use of CBD has skyrocketed amongst everyday Americans. With CBD therapy becoming less taboo and more commonplace, even people in lower levels of companies have started reaping CBDs benefits. Everything from CBD flowers to CBD-infused bottled water has become readily available in various locations from gas stations to head shops to high-end stores.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
MJ Biz. How state cannabis regulatory agencies across the U.S. have responded to the vaping health crisis. Colorado State Govt – Office Of Communications. Six cases of vaping-related lung illness in Colorado. DENVER: Colorado currently has six cases of the severe lung illness associated with vaping, though the specific cause of the illness is still unknown.
The Joint Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
If you’re interested in using cannabis, you should know certain things like its benefits, differences between THC and CBD and consumption methods/cannabis products that you might want to choose from to find what is best for you. Keep reading below and discover. Why We Need To Use Cannabis? You may be wondering why you need cannabis. What are its benefits waiting for you?
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Cannalysis , a testing company for cannabis, has raised $22.6 million in a new round of financing as it prepares to bring a new test for vaping additives to the market. The test, which the company is preparing to unveil later this week, will test for the presence and amount of Vitamin E acetate, a chemical compound that may be linked to the vaping related illness that has swept through the U.S. in the past month.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
It can be difficult forecasting your business’ future in the rapidly evolving hemp industry. From the signing of 2018’s Farm Bill legalizing industrial hemp at the federal level, to the rise of CBD as a purported wündercure, hemp has rapidly become the hottest commodity around. But between the big headlines, hemp industry players have grappled with unclear legal frameworks and a spate of million-dollar lawsuits.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
BPH Energy (ASX: BPH), a diversified holding company that has a 26 per cent interest in Advent Energy. Additionally, the company has two biotechnology plays currently in the commercialisation stage. These include Cortical Dynamics’ Brain Anaesthesia Response Monitor, a device that measures a patient’s brain and electrical activity to indicate the effect of drugs administered during surgery; and the HLS5 Tumour Supress Gene; a genetic marker for early and accurate cancer detection.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. wants to be one of the “key players” in the North American cannabis market by using its position in Canada, where the use of this substance for recreational purposes is legal, to achieve this goal. But the expertise to be developed by the operator of convenience stores and gas stations will […].
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