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The Option of Bankruptcy Grows Clearer for Hemp Businesses

Canna Law Blog

As we’ve written about before , bankruptcy hasn’t been a viable option for cannabis businesses, including ancillary businesses that derive any portion of their revenue from cannabis. That was expected to change for hemp and CBD businesses after the 2014 Farm Bill, and especially after hemp was legalized as a commodity under the 2018 Farm Bill (and removed from the Controlled Substances Act).

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Which States Have Medical Marijuana Card Reciprocity?

Leafwell

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, first we must ask (and answer), “What is medical marijuana card reciprocity?” Medical marijuana card reciprocity is when a medical marijuana program in one state recognizes the validity of a medical marijuana card and certificate from another state. It’s essentially a state saying, “Your state’s medical marijuana program and laws are equal to our own.

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Can Marijuana Or CBD Help Acne?

The Fresh Toast

Can Marijuana Or CBD Help Acne? In some studies, THC appears to ease inflammation inside and outside the body, therefore decreasing the threat of acne. The post Can Marijuana Or CBD Help Acne? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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15 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Cannabis

LIWTS

We’re gradually reaching a point where cannabis is becoming an everyday part of mainstream culture in the United States. It’s no longer a niche product that’s difficult to get hold of, nor is there any real taboo or stigma surrounding the subject in general. That is, unless you happen to live in the few remaining [ ] The post 15 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Cannabis appeared first on Legalize it.

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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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Hemp & Native American Sovereignty

Project CBD

Native American farmers are asserting their sovereign right to cultivate industrial hemp and THC -rich cannabis on Indian lands.

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Madison, Wisconsin, will stop arresting people for marijuana possession

Leafly

It's still illegal throughout the state, but Wisconsin's great college town has decided to stop arresting people for small amounts of cannabis. The post Madison, Wisconsin, will stop arresting people for marijuana possession appeared first on Leafly.

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Lawsuit alleges Folium Biosciences dumped up to 300,000 gallons of ethanol on land surrounding hemp extraction facility

Cannabis Law Report

A Colorado CBD wholesale company is accused of dumping large amounts of ethanol into the ground outside a leased factory space and also into the … Read More. The post Lawsuit alleges Folium Biosciences dumped up to 300,000 gallons of ethanol on land surrounding hemp extraction facility first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Growing a Cannabis Economy on White Earth

Project CBD

Ojibwe tribal leader Winona LaDuke advocates for cannabis cultivation as part of an Indigenous Green New Deal.

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New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests

NORML

A1897 / S2535 would remove penalties for the possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and the distribution of up to one ounce. The post New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis taxes save 350 jobs in Chicago

Leafly

Legalizing marijuana doesn't just create new jobs. It saves existing ones, too—ask 350 municipal workers in Chicago. The post Cannabis taxes save 350 jobs in Chicago appeared first on Leafly.

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Anxiety Amid the Pandemic: How Cannabis and Realm of Caring Can Help with Heather Jackson, RoC Co-Founder and Board President

Cannabis Law Report

I remember several milestones. I remember when we hit serving 4000 individuals and families and thinking that is 100 times what we used to serve … Read More. The post Anxiety Amid the Pandemic: How Cannabis and Realm of Caring Can Help with Heather Jackson, RoC Co-Founder and Board President first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Reviving Hemp in Menominee Country

Project CBD

Native American farmers are asserting their sovereign right to cultivate industrial hemp and THC -rich cannabis on Indian lands.

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North Carolina: Governor’s Task Force Recommends Liberalizing State’s Marijuana Penalties

NORML

"it is time for North Carolina to start having real conversations about a safe, measured, public health approach to potentially legalizing marijuana.". The post North Carolina: Governor’s Task Force Recommends Liberalizing State’s Marijuana Penalties appeared first on NORML.

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Key details in New Jersey’s marijuana law could be decided this weekend

Leafly

Want to grow cannabis at home? Call your state legislator about it today—or it might be too late. The post Key details in New Jersey’s marijuana law could be decided this weekend appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 3 of 3: Anxiety

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In part of one of this series, we analyzed the discussions surrounding using cannabis for mental health. In part two, we took a deep look at using cannabis for depression. In part three, we will analyze the available research concerning cannabis and anxiety. Can you use cannabis for anxiety? The answer may surprise you. If you are interested in trying cannabis for anxiety, it’s vital to understand the research behind the connection between cannabis and anxiety.

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CLR Interviews Jonathan Jacobs Co- Founder of the Canadian Cannabis Dispute Resolution Centre

Cannabis Law Report

Last week we spoke with Jonathan Jacobs co- founder of the Canadian Cannabis Dispute Resolution Centre the world’s first dispute resolution centre for cannabis issues … Read More. The post CLR Interviews Jonathan Jacobs Co- Founder of the Canadian Cannabis Dispute Resolution Centre first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Federal Report: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Among Youth Decline Sharply in Legalization States

NORML

"Adolescent treatment admissions for marijuana declined in most of states. The mean annual admissions rate for all states declined over the study period by nearly half.". The post Federal Report: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Among Youth Decline Sharply in Legalization States appeared first on NORML.

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The Roll-up #172: Free the Old Guy, Part II: He’s Coming Home

Leafly

Richard DeLisi was sent to prison decades ago, caught in a marijuana sting operation. He'll finally walk free next month. We talk to one of the lawyers who helped make it happen. The post The Roll-up #172: Free the Old Guy, Part II: He’s Coming Home appeared first on Leafly.

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Secrets to Crafting Cannabis and CBD Drinks at Home

Cannabis Life Network

THC/CBD Infused Beverages: The Basics There’s an art to crafting delicious drinks for your friends, clients or family. When it comes to creating cannabis-infused beverages, mixologists such as my self are tasked with a heightened challenge of inviting an ensemble of phytocannabinoids and terpenes to enhance the profile of the drink. While working with these […].

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THC May Prevent Colon Cancer

CannaMD

CannaMD has reported on the ways that medical marijuana may provide relief for those suffering from IBD and Crohn’s disease. Now, the latest research indicates that THC, which is a major marijuana cannabinoid, may also help prevent colon cancer. This is an important finding, as colon cancer is the second deadliest and third most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 25 for women.

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Everything you need to know about Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana is one of the most sought-after plants in the history of humanity. With the United States legalizing the use of medical marijuana in many … Read More. The post Everything you need to know about Marijuana first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Get BOGO deals from five CBD this holiday season

Leafly

Stuff those stockings with buy-one-get-one free CBD + THC products from five. The post Get BOGO deals from five CBD this holiday season appeared first on Leafly.

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Vancouver Mayor proposes motion to decriminalize all drugs

Cannabis Life Network

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart made an announcement today, proposing the decriminalization of all drugs. The Mayor announced his intention to propose this motion to the City Council at next Tuesday’s meeting. If the motion is passed, the city will seek a Section 56 Exemption from the federal controlled drugs and Substances Act; making Vancouver the […].

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup November 20

Veriheal

This week in cannabis news, cannabis wins the US 2020 Elections, Virginia is quickly blazing through cannabis reform and the longest-serving cannabis prisoner is set to be released. Video Transcript. Cannabis is the clear winner of the US 2020 Elections . and the longest-serving cannabis prisoner will be released. This is Lo with Veriheal keeping you up to date with the latest in cannabis news.

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It’s True. There’s Such A Thing As A “Psychedelic” Law Firm !

Cannabis Law Report

Back in 2015 when CLR first started publishing on cannabis lawyers there were many sniggers, phones being hung up on us and even from time … Read More. The post It’s True. There’s Such A Thing As A “Psychedelic” Law Firm ! first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Sesh

Leafly

The Stocking Sesh section of the Leafly 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is full of stocking stuffers for $50 or less. The post 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Sesh appeared first on Leafly.

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Cooking With Cannabis 101 – Cinnamon Buns With Cream Cheese Icing

Cannabis Life Network

Welcome back to another episode of Cooking with Cannabis 101, this week we’ll be going over how to make cannabis cinnamon buns with cream cheese icing. For this recipe, we’ll be using Cannabis Butter. To learn how to make Cannabis Butter, click here. We’ll start the recipe off with the sweet dough. 1 Tbsp Instant […]. The post Cooking With Cannabis 101 – Cinnamon Buns With Cream Cheese Icing appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stoc

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Michigan Sets the Stage to Slash Cannabis Convictions

Veriheal

Michigan, nicknamed “The Wolverine State”, is next to clear some past cannabis convictions. Apparently, the only convictions being cleared are those that occurred on or after December 6, 2018. The Detroit Free Press was quoted saying that Michigan lawmakers had approved a proposal that would “create a process to streamline expungement of marijuana offenses if the activity that led to the conviction would have been legal under the recreational marijuana law. ” One of the s

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Masha Belinson Thinks That ‘From Stigmatized to Essential, Cannabis is Moving Up.’ That’s a Good Thing.

Cannabis Law Report

From state to state, licensed cannabis and hemp businesses are required to test according to state guidelines and be transparent about their testing results. Laboratories … Read More. The post Masha Belinson Thinks That ‘From Stigmatized to Essential, Cannabis is Moving Up.’ That’s a Good Thing. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The Leafly 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Leafly

It's the most wonderful time of the weirdest year ever. Give your friends and family the cannabis gifts and accessories they've been wanting with the Leafly 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. The post The Leafly 2020 Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on Leafly.

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