Mind-Blowing New Platform Lets Users Explore Cannabis Chemical Data to Get Smart
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APRIL 11, 2019
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BUG OFF! A True Story About CBD & MRSA
Project CBD
APRIL 9, 2019
As you gaze upon these words, dear reader, a horde of alien marauders are ransacking all corners of the globe, chewing through the latest pharmaceutical defenses and leaving behind a gruesome trail of dead and weakened victims. According to a recent report by the World Health Organization ( WHO ), ferocious tribes of bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi are on the rampage, and some are proving virtually invincible to the so-called “last resort” antibiotics.
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McConnell Offers Congressional Hemp Bill to Fix ‘Glitches’
Leafly
APRIL 9, 2019
“I'm prepared to do my job. all the way into the end zone if it requires additional legislation,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, a major hemp-producing state. The post McConnell Offers Congressional Hemp Bill to Fix ‘Glitches’ appeared first on Leafly.
New York City: Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation
NORML
APRIL 11, 2019
Members of the New York City Council approved a pair of municipal bills this week limiting situations where those seeking employment or on probation may be drug tested for the past use of cannabis. Council members overwhelmingly voted in favor of a municipal proposal (No.1445) barring employers from drug testing certain job applicants for the presence of marijuana.
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.
US AG William Bar Indicates A Preference To Enactment Of STATES Law Rather Than Current Situation
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 11, 2019
Marijuana Moment reports. Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday that he would prefer that Congress enact legislation allowing states to legalize marijuana instead of continuing the current approach under which a growing number of states have ended cannabis prohibition in conflict with federal law. The attorney general added that the Justice Department is actively reviewing legislation that would accomplish that, and he discussed the department’s current approach to marijuana enforcemen
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Downtown Los Angeles Cannabis Tourism City Guide 2019
Leafly
APRIL 11, 2019
Grab some Jungle Boys buds, explore Ganja Yoga, then treat yourself to In-N-Out — taste the L.A. life. The post Downtown Los Angeles Cannabis Tourism City Guide 2019 appeared first on Leafly.
States Enact Legislation Facilitating Expungement For Low-Level Crimes
NORML
APRIL 10, 2019
Governors in two western states have signed legislation into law to facilitate the process of permitting those past criminal convictions to have their records expunged. In Utah, Republican Gov. Gary Herbert signed House Bill 431 : The Clean Slate Act into law. The measure creates a process for the automatic expungement and deletion of certain criminal convictions, including misdemeanor convictions for the possession of a controlled substance.
Topical CBD: The FDA Stance on Hemp Derived CBD In Cosmetics
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 10, 2019
In the last few weeks, two major drugstores publicly announced that they will start carrying products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Both CVS and Walgreens announced that CBD topicals would be available in their stores, in a select number of states. Notably, both drug store chains limited products to non-ingestible topicals.
The Status of CBD
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 11, 2019
With passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the framework was put in place for states to pass laws legalizing the production and distribution of industrial hemp. But what does that mean for CBD and products containing CBD? A search for “CBD” on the website of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) brings up a list of warning letters that have been issued to companies.
Wisconsinites Want Legal Cannabis, Not Higher Gas Taxes. Who Knew?
Leafly
APRIL 10, 2019
A new poll found 59% support for legalizing marijuana and 83% support for medical marijuana. Higher gas taxes? Not so much. The post Wisconsinites Want Legal Cannabis, Not Higher Gas Taxes. Who Knew? appeared first on Leafly.
Report: Adult Use Legalization Associated With Increased Home Values
NORML
APRIL 12, 2019
The passage of statewide adult use marijuana laws is associated with an immediate uptick in housing prices, according to an assessment published by the online service Clever Real Estate. The study determined: “States that legalize recreational cannabis see an immediate bump in home values following legalization, even without retail dispensaries opening up.
Interpretation of updated medical cannabis law could allow all inmates access
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
APRIL 8, 2019
Just days after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed broad changes to New Mexico’s medical cannabis into law, there are already questions surrounding whether inmates serving out sentences are allowed to use medical cannabis. Senate Bill 406, which the governor signed last week, included protections against job termination and loss of child custody for merely being a patient in the program.
Opinion: There’s a Better Way to Tax Legal Cannabis
Leafly
APRIL 12, 2019
How cannabis is taxed can determine whether legalization sinks or swims. It's about time for a better system. The post Opinion: There’s a Better Way to Tax Legal Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Recap: Medical Cannabis Hearing Held at the Texas State Capitol
NORML
APRIL 12, 2019
Many Texans spent a long day at the Capitol to offer thoughtful and powerful testimony on the seven bill addressing medical cannabis, including our priority legislation HB 1365 authored by Rep Eddie Lucio III. The Subcommittee heard from pain specialists, Rice’s Baker Institute, Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas, Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition, and more – all in support of medical freedom for Texas patients.
Senators Wyden and McConnell Press for Hemp Industry Banking Services
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 6, 2019
Unfortunately still the position for most banks and hemp. Shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing industrial hemp, we predicted that banking services for hemp businesses would be slow going. That has proven to be the case. For this reason, a bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), sent individualized letters to four federal banking and financial regulatory institutions on April 2, 2019, pleading them to prevent bankin
Surprise! Florida’s Bungling Its Medical Marijuana Program Once Again
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 11, 2019
Surprise! Florida’s Bungling Its Medical Marijuana Program Once Again This week the House pushed a bill that would place a THC cap on smokable marijuana for patients, which led to “fiery exchanges with veterans and patient advocates who accused a legislative leader of relying on faulty research." The post Surprise! Florida’s Bungling Its Medical Marijuana Program Once Again appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Smoke Up and Drive for Science—Volunteers Needed
Leafly
APRIL 9, 2019
Researchers in Colorado are looking for volunteers to toke and turn.and drive, swerve, brake, and park. Are you ready to take on the simulator for science? The post Smoke Up and Drive for Science—Volunteers Needed appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis statistics since legalization
Cannabis Life Network
APRIL 7, 2019
Some staggering statistics are coming out of Canada currently. Cannabis stocks are leading the charts. An overwhelming percentage of cannabis sales are still going to the black market. Men hold a much higher rate of boardroom seats in the Canadian cannabis market than women. Ontario dispensaries saw great success on their opening day- over 6 […].
Dear Cannabis Business Owners: Clear Your Marks Before Investing in Branding
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 9, 2019
It has become an unfortunate trend for clients to come to me seeking trademark and brand protection advice after spending large sums of money on brand design, often having engaged with third-party designers, only for us to find out that their mark may infringe on the rights of a third-party. I really cannot stress this point enough: Conduct a trademark clearance search BEFORE you invest in the development of your brand.
The Problem With Combining Cannabis Products And Prescription Medications
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 12, 2019
The Problem With Combining Cannabis Products And Prescription Medications Since cannabis remains a Schedule I illegal substance in the U.S., very little legal research is conducted about its many cannabinoids and its interaction with other medications. The post The Problem With Combining Cannabis Products And Prescription Medications appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
High-Tech Greenhouses: Grow Quality Marijuana More Efficiently
Leafly
APRIL 11, 2019
With high-tech greenhouses, you can tame even the harshest of outdoor climates for growing marijuana and produce top-quality buds at a fraction of the cost. The post High-Tech Greenhouses: Grow Quality Marijuana More Efficiently appeared first on Leafly.
420 Vancouver 2019 – Cypress Hill headlining historic 25th anniversary
Cannabis Life Network
APRIL 8, 2019
This year’s 420 Vancouver will be historic for many reasons. Not only does 2019 mark the 25th anniversary of Vancouver’s world-famous 420 protest and festival (protestival?), it’s the first 420 Vancouver since Canada legalized cannabis last October. With so much to celebrate, it’s hard to think of a better headliner than Cypress Hill, one of […].
Prop. 65 Potentially Expanding to Cover More California Cannabis Products
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 11, 2019
Prop 65 just goes and goes… We’ve written time and again about the looming terror of Prop. 65 violations for cannabis businesses when it comes to packaging and labeling their products with the correct safe harbor language. The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (a/k/a Prop. 65), requires the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other types of reproductive harm.
Everything You Need to Know About The Terpene Limonene
The Fresh Toast
APRIL 8, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About The Terpene Limonene Have you ever taken a whiff of some Lemon OG and asked yourself how those dense green nuggets of ganja smell like lemon Pledge? That’s the limonene you’re smelling. The post Everything You Need to Know About The Terpene Limonene appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
How Cannabis Legalization Sparked Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential Bid
Leafly
APRIL 8, 2019
The Democratic contender got his start on the El Paso, Texas, city council. When O'Rourke opened a legalization debate, a Congressman quashed it. So Beto primaried him. The post How Cannabis Legalization Sparked Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential Bid appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Driving Sober – Punishments & Prohibitons
Cannabis Life Network
APRIL 11, 2019
A number of tough new cannabis impaired driving laws kicked into effect only a few months ago, and already, some Canadians are feeling the burn. Nova Scotia motorist Michelle Gray has been making headlines over the last week thanks to her debacle at the roadside, which occurred after she identified herself as a medical cannabis […]. The post Cannabis Driving Sober – Punishments & Prohibitons appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.
Oregon Hemp: Another Round of ODA Rules
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 8, 2019
Hemp production is incredibly hot right now in Oregon. Since 2015 the number of licensed hemp growers has climbed from 13 to 584 (with much of that in the past two years) and hemp acreage has rapidly expanded to 11,000 acres. In 2019, we expect to see this dramatic escalation continue for several reasons, including: 1) recent changes ushered in by the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing industrial hemp, 2) intense nationwide demand for CBD and hemp-based products , and 3) migration from the Oregon Liq
NYC One Step Away From Banning Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests
The Blunt Truth
APRIL 10, 2019
While it has been a challenge for employers to keep up with the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws spreading across the nation, employers have taken some comfort in that most of these states still grant employers the right to maintain a drug-free workplace and take action against those who test positive for marijuana. Yet, the tide seems to be shifting, with more courts granting pot smokers certain rights and finding that employers are required to comply with federal and state
Cannabis Enters the Kentucky Governor’s Race
Leafly
APRIL 8, 2019
Democratic challenger Adam Edelen offers a plan to decriminalize personal possession. More than 11,000 Kentuckians were convicted under prohibition last year. The post Cannabis Enters the Kentucky Governor’s Race appeared first on Leafly.
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