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The Risky Business of Synthetic Highs

Project CBD

Super-potent research cannabinoids have escaped from the lab.

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Federal Lawmakers Fast-Tracking Legislation That Seeks to Further Facilitate Cannabis Research

NORML

The Act provides the office of the US Attorney General with a 60-day timeline to either approve or deny the applications from scientists wishing to engage in clinical trials involving the use of cannabis by human subjects. The post Federal Lawmakers Fast-Tracking Legislation That Seeks to Further Facilitate Cannabis Research appeared first on NORML.

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Learning from Las Vegas: 5 lessons from 5 years of legal weed in Sin City

Leafly

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.

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August Recess is Coming! Should You Meet Your Reps at Home?

Americans for Safe Access

With just a few weeks left of summer, Congress is taking its annual August Recess break. Often when advocates think of meeting their representatives they imagine needing to travel to Washington, DC and meet with them in the halls of Congress. The August Recess break is the perfect opportunity for cannabis advocates, like you, to schedule meetings with your representatives and senators in their home office.

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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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Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels

The Fresh Toast

Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels. "We noted over time that some marijuana was more potent than others, despite being labeled with similar amounts of THC," said the plaintiffs. The post Medical Cannabis Businesses In Arkansas Sued For Inflating THC Levels appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2022 horoscopes

Leafly

August is upon us and your horoscope is here to help guide you. Check out which strains to smoke for your star sign on Leafly. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Marijuana Linked to Safer Driving Conditions

CannaMD

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.

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Cannabis laws in South Carolina

The Cannigma

Medical: Illegal Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: N/A. Is weed legal in South Carolina? No. South Carolina does not have legal cannabis for adult use or medical purposes. . Qualifying medical patients can purchase and consume medicinal CBD oil that contains less than 0.9% THC and more than 15% CBD. This is slightly higher than the federal standard for CBD products, which must have no more than 0.3% THC.

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NORML Remembers Tom McCain

NORML

With profound sadness, Peachtree NORML announced the passing of Tom McCain, the Executive Director Emeritus and long-time board member. The post NORML Remembers Tom McCain appeared first on NORML.

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Ice T wins license to bring Medicine Woman dispensary to Jersey City

Leafly

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.

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7 Fruity Strains-High in Limonene and Terpinolene

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis strains offer a variety of aromas, flavours, and expressions. Through these variables we make our own choices and develop our own preferences. It is the unique combination of terpenes that gives each of the strains their similar, but different aromatic profiles. Today we explore the uplifting and refreshing, fruity-based terpenes. The post 7 Fruity Strains-High in Limonene and Terpinolene appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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The Week in Weed: July 29, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Lots of federal news this week! The legalization bill got a hearing in the Senate. The House passed a bill allowing cannabis ads. And a marijuana research bill might actually makes its way to the President’s desk. As for state news, South Dakota saw its medical cannabis market open.

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Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot

NORML

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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Is weed or alcohol more addictive?

Leafly

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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Cannabis for chickens: The latest revolution on the farm?

Alchimia

A medical cannabis farm in northern Thailand has been feeding its free-range chickens cannabis instead of antibiotics , an experiment that has yielded some very promising results and one that aims to provide a solution for consumers who don’t want to eat chicken meat full of hormones and antibiotics. In this case, the recent availability of cannabis in Thailand was the driving force behind the project.

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Wrigley Wins Trademark Case Against Edible Cannabis Candies

Cannabis Law Report

Law Street Media reports. On Tuesday, the Central District of California issued a final judgment in the case of WM. Wrigley JR. Company v. Conde et al holding that Stephen Matta violated Wrigley’s trademarks. . Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Roberto Conde et al, 5_21-cv-00777, No. 85 (C.D.Cal. Jul. 19, 2022). According to the order, Wrigley is a global leader in confections, and markets and sells dozens of well known and famous brands including Skittles and Starburst.

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Cannabis Use Has Risen With Legalization and COVID-19 Lockdowns

Veriheal

A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) suggests that cannabis consumption levels soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns and wide-ranging legalization. The findings were published in the organization’s annual World Drug Report. “Cannabis legalization appears to have accelerated the upwards trends in reported daily use of the drug,” reads an excerpt from the Vienna-headquartered office’s report.

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Sweet Talk nano gummies are instant day brighteners you can take anywhere

Leafly

Sweet Talk’s colorful cannabis confections are fast-acting, temptingly tasty, and game-changing nano gummies. The post Sweet Talk nano gummies are instant day brighteners you can take anywhere appeared first on Leafly.

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Is rosin an extract or separation?

Cannabis Life Network

It seems simple; Oxford defines extraction as “the act or process of removing or obtaining something from something else.” And rosin is a cannabis concentrate made using heat and pressure. But rosin falls into the extract category while hash is a separation for reasons not found in the lay dictionary. A chemistry textbook instead defines […].

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Genius! …. Canadian cannabis company Tilray posts $434 million net loss for 2022

Cannabis Law Report

How whathisname Simon can tool around lecturing all of us on the industry just amazes me. We wish we could lose so much money and still get onto the telly telling people how it is. What does this actually mean? On a Thursday conference call with analysts and investors, Tilray CEO Irwin Simon attributed the impairment charge to “both market conditions and the work that we have done to optimize our operations.”.

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Does cannabis impact the effectiveness of birth control?

Veriheal

Smoking cigarettes or other devices containing nicotine can negatively interact with contraceptives (birth control pills) by increasing the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart attacks. While cannabis does not contain nicotine, some may wonder whether cannabis can also interact with or impact the effectiveness of birth control. Unfortunately, there is no simple response to whether cannabis does impact contraceptives since the plant is so complex and research on the matter is limited.

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Brittney Griner testifies as Biden considers trading Russian prisoner to free her

Leafly

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.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Gold Rush

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis dispensaries are popping up in Thailand as the country experiences a cannabis gold rush. The kingdom decriminalized cannabis last month. Thai residents can now grow at home and sell paraphernalia from pop-up stalls on the street. Thailand’s Cannabis Gold Rush Thailand’s cannabis gold rush is thanks partly to the government removing the substance from […].

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Hilary Bricken Named Top California Cannabis Lawyer by the Daily Journal

Canna Law Blog

Harris Bricken is proud to announce that the Daily Journal named our own Hilary Bricken , as one of the “ Top California Cannabis Lawyers of 2022. ” Hilary is one of the premier cannabis business and regulatory attorneys in the United States. She is licensed to practice law in California, Washington, and Florida. As chair of Harris Bricken’s Regulated Substances practice group, she helps cannabis companies of all sizes with their cannabis-related business and regulatory needs.

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What is herbalism and how does cannabis fit in? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis is often described as a “magic plant”, but it’s not the only one with seemingly magical medicinal qualities – far from it. The practice of using the healing properties of plants is called herbalism, and it’s the oldest form of medicine in the world. What is herbalism? Herbalism is the practice of applying pharmacognosy : the study of plants and other natural substances as medicine.

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The beginner’s guide to weed lounges: legal public sesh spots

Leafly

We are entering a weed lounge Renaissance. Here are the best cannabis consumption lounges in the US, along with tips for visiting them. The post The beginner’s guide to weed lounges: legal public sesh spots appeared first on Leafly.

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Rhode Island’s Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

Governor Dan McKee signed Rhode Island’s legalization of cannabis into law on May 25, 2022. Although, the State has had medical cannabis since 2006. The new law allows residents over 21 years old to possess and consume cannabis recreationally. Accordingly, some medical regulations are updated, including how to administer medical cannabis to children.

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Rapid Growth of the Adult-Use Market Is Underscored by New Opinion From Michigan Court of Appeals

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On July 14, 2022, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in Cary Investments, LLC v City of Mount Pleasant —their second interpreting the application and licensing process within the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA). Cary Investments, LLC is of critical importance for all licensees and prospective licensees who may find themselves facing a competitive or limited municipal license application process, as it details when a denied applicant must file an ap

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How to Amend Cannabis Contracts

Canna Law Blog

Most cannabis businesses have to amend written cannabis contracts on a regular basis. And many of them do it all wrong. Today, I’ll look at some of the key issues cannabis businesses must consider in amending cannabis agreements. First off, any halfway decent cannabis contract will have an amendments provision. These clauses only permit amendment or modification (1) in a written form (2) signed by both parties.

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Live resin is the best thing to happen to delta-8

Leafly

Family-owned Flying Monkey is one of the producers going the extra mile to give cannabinoid-rich hemp the attention & care it deserves. The post Live resin is the best thing to happen to delta-8 appeared first on Leafly.

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