Leafly
JULY 18, 2019
Some pundits claim cannabis causes psychosis. Scientists aren't so sure. A new study asks why, after years of research, the relationship remains so uncertain. The post Why Don’t We Know More About Cannabis and Psychosis? appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
JULY 15, 2019
The National Institute of Drug Abuse announced plans to grow the largest crop of research marijuana in five years. Continue reading Is The Federal Government Finally Serious About Marijuana Research? at The Fresh Toast.
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Cannabis Chronicles
JULY 19, 2019
Recent customers at Main Street Marijuana in Vancouver’s Uptown Village neighborhood have likely noticed a new set of signs prominently displayed in some of the store’s display cases. They’re hard to miss: a giant red OK logo on a black background. The signs come from an industry-led program called OK Cannabis, which offers testing services to detect pesticides and heavy metals in cannabis end products — the type of fully processed and packaged goods that consumers will find on store shelves.
Project CBD
JULY 17, 2019
Transcript: [This activist is the reason you know about CBD. Now he’s telling the history behind the cannabinoid.
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.
NORML
JULY 17, 2019
Members of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs are scheduled to hear testimony next week regarding the need to provide greater access to financial services for state-licensed marijuana-related businesses. The Senate hearing , titled “Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives,” will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at 10am est.
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Canna Law Blog
JULY 15, 2019
Currently, seven of Canada’s top ten cannabis patent holders are major multi-national pharmaceutical companies, according to a joint research project by Washington D.C.-based New Frontier Data and London-based cannabis bio-technology firm, Grow Biotech. The list includes Ciba-Geigy AG (Switzerland) with 21 patents; Pfizer Products (United States) with 14; and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden) with 13.
MJ Business Attorneys
JULY 18, 2019
Amidst unclear rules and regulations surrounding CBD imports, Guam has ended its extrajudicial seizure of CBD products entering the country. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced on Friday that the products that have been intercepted and held by the territory’s Customs and Quarantine Agency will be released. The Agency began seizing cannabidiol products shipped to the territory in February after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp and hemp pro
NORML
JULY 18, 2019
Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. The Senate hearing , titled “Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill,” is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 25, at 9:30am est. Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture, the US Food & Drug Administration, and the National Hemp Association are among those who will testify
Leafly
JULY 16, 2019
In Humboldt County, civil codes and $10k-a-day fines are working where SWAT raids failed. The strategy is about to go statewide. The post In California’s Cannabis War, Civil Is the New Criminal appeared first on Leafly.
Greencamp
JULY 17, 2019
After many years of suffering from terrible pains with each passing month, I finally tried marijuana for menstrual cramps – Continue Reading. The post Cannabis for Menstrual Cramps: Can Cannabis Help Women with Painful Periods? appeared first on Greencamp.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 15, 2019
Here are the Cannabis Compliance and Regulation courses launching on the Green Flower Media platform. . HLG Course Descriptions: Historical Perspectives – Garrett Graff, Esq. Securing State Licenses and Local Permits – Craig Small, Esq. HLG. . Corporate Formation – Larry Mishkin, Esq. Banking, Accounting and Tax – Steve Schain, Esq.
NORML
JULY 16, 2019
Federal agents seized fewer total marijuana plants in 2018, but made more arrests for cannabis-related offenses, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. According to figures published in the DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Statistical Report, the agency and its law enforcement partners confiscated an estimated 2.82 million marijuana plants nationwide in 2018.
Leafly
JULY 19, 2019
Learn more about what to look for when shopping for a clean, high-quality cannabis oil, and explore questions to help your budtender guide you to your next favorite concentrate. The post How to Identify and Shop for High-Quality Cannabis Oil appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
JULY 16, 2019
In Dallas, a yoga studio offers CBD-infused kombucha. In Philadelphia, a decorated chef serves an elegant CBD-infused four-course meal to a nattily dressed group of fifty. In Kentucky, the Peaches & CBD Cream burger competes in Lexington Burger Week. A vendor at an arts festival in Colorado offers CBD Hot Dogs from his hot dog cart. In Minnesota, a brewer offers a pint of craft beer that contains 13mg of CBD.
Leaf Science
JULY 18, 2019
Marijuana edibles are a tasty alternative to smoking or vaporizing cannabis. Made by infusing marijuana with food, edibles are one of the most popular ways of consuming cannabis. Many people prefer edibles because they are easier to ingest and offer a longer, more relaxing effect. Keep in mind, however, that the “high” or effects from edibles can be difficult to predict.
NORML
JULY 16, 2019
Things are heating up in Kansas City! We are happy with the outcome of Kansas City’s Council vote to reduce the buffer zone from daycares, churches and schools to 300ft. We appreciate the Councilmembers hearing our testimony and taking our concerns into consideration. We look forward to working with them again in the future. Thank you to newly elected Mayor Quinton Lucas for working with us on this.
Leafly
JULY 15, 2019
Lagunitas’ Hi-Fi Hops takes first place in a blind taste test of five cannabis drinks. The post Beer Brewers on New Cannabis Beers: ‘They Should Just Stop’ appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 19, 2019
On June 26, 2019 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas invalidating a two-year residency requirement for Tennessee retail liquor stores. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has a similar six-month durational-residency requirement required for any person applying to be a true party of interest (TPOI) in a marijuana business.
The Blunt Truth
JULY 18, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Now that the public comment period for the Food and Drug Administration’s new CBD rules has closed, the agency is planning to release regulations by late summer or early fall of this year. Any clarity for this industry would be welcome news indeed.
NORML
JULY 15, 2019
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation into law establishing procedures permitting those with prior, low-level marijuana convictions to petition the court to have their convictions annulled. House Bill 399 provides an opportunity for those convicted of offenses involving the possession of three-quarters of one ounce of cannabis or less to seek an annulment.
Leafly
JULY 15, 2019
Mids become magic with these practical tips for transforming bad strains into good—or at least better—experiences. The post What to Do With Disappointing Weed appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 17, 2019
Cannabis companies in regulated states like California often find themselves needing to report to their licensing agency or the municipal government that gave them permits when it comes to pretty much any change in their business, owners, or financiers. These communications typically include: Requesting to modify business operations or their premises.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 15, 2019
Owning a business is never easy. But one thing U.S. businesses enjoy is the ability to deduct certain expenses, providing a notable tax break once the IRS comes to collect its due. Unfortunately – according to the Los Angeles Times – this is not the case for cannabis retailers. Thanks to an antiquated law that the IRS is all-too-happy to enforce, taxes on legal marijuana dispensaries are astronomical.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 13, 2019
Here’s their introduction. A new law passed by the state legislature in May will allow medical marijuana patients to purchase from any dispensary in the state, ending the frustrating practice of “tethering” each patient to a single dispensary. Patients now will be able to purchase up to five ounces of cannabis per month, but the tax will bump from 2% to 4%.
Leafly
JULY 17, 2019
With the passing of the Farm Bill, hemp production is on the rise. That's good news, but troubling for marijuana growers. The post Hemp Cross-Pollination Could Damage Cannabis Crops—Here’s How to Prevent It appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JULY 16, 2019
We think Rockefeller was on to something. “A friendship founded on business is a good deal better than a business founded on friendship,” said John D. Rockefeller. In our experience, this adage applies with force in the cannabis industry where –because of its black-market origins – people became accustomed to business arrangements founded on a handshake when recourse from the legal system was not an option.
Cannabis Life Network
JULY 18, 2019
NEW YORK, July 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via OTC PR WIRE — GenTech Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS: GTEH) (“GenTech” or the “Company”), an emerging leader in the high-end CBD food and drinks marketplace, is excited to announce plans for the establishment of its second CBD-infusion Café location in Red Bank, NJ. Located along the bank […].
Marijuana Seeds NL
JULY 15, 2019
CBD is making a comeback. Some people might say it never really went away. CBD is short for Cannabidiol, an active ingredient found in the marijuana species. High CBD strains are now very much in demand. Possibly their most obvious use is for CBD oil. Continue reading → The post Top 10 High CBD Strains of 2019 appeared first on MSNL Blog.
Leafly
JULY 19, 2019
The Democratic presidential candidate stands and delivers on a difficult question in a tough room. The post Kirsten Gillibrand Explains Cannabis Privilege and We’re Here for It appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 19, 2019
A common argument we often hear (and use) is that the health risks of cannabis are much less than those associated with tobacco and alcohol. The question, then, is just how important is this to the average consumer? Alcohol and tobacco are widely consumed and accepted in our society to some degree. But apparently this does not mean marijuana will eclipse them both.
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