NORML

AUGUST 2, 2022

"Saddling people with the lifelong collateral consequences of even a low-level marijuana arrest or conviction is unjust and provides no legitimate benefit to society. Facilitating the expungement of minor federal marijuana offenses is a necessary step that will allow impacted people to reach their full potential.". The post Congress: Lawmakers File Bipartisan Legislation to Facilitate the Expungement of Federal Marijuana Violations appeared first on NORML.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 2, 2022

A class action lawsuit challenging health insurance companies’ refusal to cover the costs of medical cannabis has been moved to federal court, for now. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district court judge to order New Mexico healthcare insurance companies to cover the costs of medical cannabis for members.

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CannaMD

AUGUST 4, 2022

As medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance across the United States and beyond, patients are increasingly turning to cannabis-based therapies as a complement or alternative to prescription pharmaceutical drugs. While this trend is seen as a step in the right direction by many in the medical community, concerns remain over the current disconnect between patients […].

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 4, 2022

With August Recess starting, Congress members are leaving DC and returning home for a month of work. This is the perfect opportunity to meet with them and tell your story about how important medical cannabis is to you. Last week we posted a blog on how to schedule an August recess meeting , so take a look if you missed it. Talking to a member of Congress or their staff should not be a scary thing - YOU are the expert in this conversation!

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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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NORML

AUGUST 4, 2022

Officials in the United States should do all they can to free Griner, but just as important, end the hypocrisy of acting repulsed by her sentencing while maintaining marijuana criminalization at home by bringing our domestic marijuana policies in line with our nation’s stated principles of liberty and justice. The post NORML Comments on Sentencing of Brittney Griner in Russia appeared first on NORML.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 5, 2022

No matter what the internet (or Snoop Dogg) tells you, no matter what videos are trending on social media, putting cannabis in the microwave is totally unnecessary. Yes, you can microwave your weed. But like many things you’re able to do, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. 1. Will putting your cannabis in the microwave ruin it? Possibly not- if you know the wattage of your microwave and the amount of time you can leave weed in there without it burning.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 4, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have news on state ballot initiatives in Missouri and Arkansas. Cory Booker may be willing to support cannabis banking. And finally, the DANK Research bill made its debut on Capitol Hill. missouri. Will Missouri voters be deciding on legal cannabis in November?

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NORML

AUGUST 1, 2022

“These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. Lawmakers are to be commended for putting politics aside and taking these important steps forward.”. The post Louisiana: Changes in State’s Marijuana Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

AUGUST 4, 2022

Have you ever wondered what to watch while high? We've curated tv shows from all your favourite streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix. The post THC-vision: The best TV shows to watch stoned appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why Brittney Griner And Other Athletes Use Weed For Pain. It's usually when players retire that they come clean about their drug use, claiming that marijuana helped them calm down and manage pain. The post Why Brittney Griner And Other Athletes Use Weed For Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

Some cannabis dispensaries across the United States are struggling to stay in business. Meanwhile, cannabis storefronts selling hemp-derived THC in other states are having to halt online orders in order to keep up with the volume of sales coming in. Navigating the cannabis industry can be a very tricky task. When floating on the sea of green, one must constantly be ready for change.

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NORML

AUGUST 3, 2022

Advocates on behalf of the ballot measure are now anticipated to take the matter before the state Supreme Court. The post Arkansas: Election Officials Deny Certification of Proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

AUGUST 4, 2022

Want to know which stoner movie is the most popular where you live? Check out the data, and a handy map, from the good folks at Cycling Frog edibles. The post Behold: This US map reveals the top stoner movies in all 50 states appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 2, 2022

A committee representing Health Canada released a review on the safety and efficacy of CBD. Comprised of nine volunteers, the committee was established in 2019 with four objectives regarding cannabis. Pharmacies in Canada may sell over the counter CBD packaged in a box. But don’t expect Canadian gas stations to sell CBD anytime soon. Canadian […].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This tension in laws is also present in the issue of marijuana use by patients in hospital settings. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

A final judgment recently rendered in WM. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Roberto Conde, et al. , is nothing short of a cautionary tale and a powerful reminder to cannabis companies: Parody is NOT a defense to trademark infringement in this type of commercial context. The parties. We all know Wrigley – it’s a titan in the food industry and offers a range of products like gum, mints, and candies, including Skittles, Starburst, and Lifesavers.

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Leafly

AUGUST 4, 2022

The WNBA star can appeal, but a prisoner swap now appears to be her best shot at freedom. The post Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison for drug possession and smuggling appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 3, 2022

British Columbians are killing BC Bud by buying from licensed retail stores. Of course, it isn’t entirely their fault. Only a few BC Bud growers can get past the bureaucratic hurdles the federal and provincial governments have set up. Going from underground to above-board isn’t as easy as applying for a permit. Farmers have to […].

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The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 4, 2022

Where Do Most Physicians Turn To For Cannabis Education? A recent survey confirms that cannabis education is not available in mainstream medical schools at either undergraduate or graduate levels. The post Where Do Most Physicians Turn To For Cannabis Education? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

On August 4, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden published a formal statement concerning the sentencing of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner. Griner was just sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony and fined one million rubles. We’ve written about Griner’s case before ( here and here ), but to summarize, she could be spending the next decade locked up in Russia for accidentally bringing cannabis vapes into the country.

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Leafly

AUGUST 4, 2022

Cash rules everything about mainstream America’s sudden acceptance of weed—and from boardrooms, to courtrooms, to living rooms, Berner is at the intersection of it all. The post Cookies & Cream: Berner is first cannabis CEO to cover Forbes appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 3, 2022

Nicotine promotes focus and, unfortunately, cardiovascular stress. A recent study discovered that a terpene known as beta-caryophyllene prevents aortic damage caused by nicotine. And it did so by activating a cannabinoid receptor. Nature provides solutions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should roll a spliff. The study exposed mice to vaporized nicotine. (1) Researchers sacrificed […].

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Sensi Seeds

AUGUST 4, 2022

Cannabis genetics offer an assortment of fragrances, flavours, and articulations. Through these factors we go with our own decisions and foster our own inclinations. The remarkable mix of terpenes gives every one of the strains their comparable, yet unique fragrant profiles. Today we explore the wide-ranging but easily recognizable Skunk terpene profiles.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

Listen up friends. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) plans to drop the hammer on bad actors in the regulated Oregon market. Or so the Commission announced in a stern news release on Friday, July 29 (the “Release”). The Release is titled “Commissioners plan to tighten ‘change of ownership’ option.” For good effect, it is subtitled “Bad actors won’t get an easy off-ramp to sell their business.

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Leafly

AUGUST 1, 2022

There is no link between cannabis use and violence. But that isn't stopping Fox News from reviving the old Reefer Madness canard. The post Tell the truth, Fox News: Cannabis use doesn’t cause violence appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 4, 2022

This is not your grandparents’ marijuana. You’re going to hear that a lot if you haven’t already. Substitute grandparents for parents, and the meaning is the same. In the “good ole days,” like the 1960s and 70s, cannabis contained no more than 2% THC. By the 1990s, it was 4%. But now, in the legal […]. The post This is not your grandparents’ marijuana appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sales and Operational update. LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 2, 2022 / Love Hemp Group PLC (AQSE:LIFE) (OTCQB:WRHLF), the brand-led consumer goods company focussed on CBD health and wellness solutions, is pleased to give an unaudited sales and operational update for the full year FY 22 financial period. Key Highlights. Sales of £3.6m are down 16% from prior year at £4.3m.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 30, 2022

When going into business—whether cannabis or otherwise— the first step is to create a business entity. (This seems obvious but still eludes many in the cannabis industry.) One of the principal purposes of establishing a business entity to limit the personal liability exposure of the founders. Typically, the business entity itself and not the investors, owners, or managers of the entity, is liable for the debts of the business in nearly all circumstances.

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Leafly

AUGUST 2, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul enacted the ban on virtually all cannabis and tobacco consumption in public parks and beaches in New York. The post PSA: New York bans smoking in public parks and beaches appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 5, 2022

Competition in the rolling paper industry is stiff. Companies have designed and produced paper for smoking since the 1700s. Machines still pump out, interweave, and stack sheets of paper. More recently, the rolling paper industry is driven by hemp and convenience, albeit cones are seldomly infused with hemp-derived terpenes. Falling behind without hemp Hemp was […].

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