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Cannabis culture and industry fire it up for Super Bowl LVII

Leafly

Rapper Redman headlines a 3-day smokeout near State Farm Stadium. The post Cannabis culture and industry fire it up for Super Bowl LVII appeared first on Leafly.

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Benefits of Cannabis for Inflammation and Pain

United Patients Group

Benefits of Cannabis for Inflammation and Pain Introduction Inflammation and pain are two of the most common health issues that many people face. Inflammation can lead to a wide range of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, arthritis and cancer. It is an important aspect of the immune system’s response to foreign substances like bacteria or viruses.

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New study says weed doesn’t cause a hangover, questioning drug tests on workers

Leafly

Findings from a new study call into question employer policies on testing workers for drugs: If workers don’t experience lingering effects of THC, why should employers care what workers do the night before a shift? The post New study says weed doesn’t cause a hangover, questioning drug tests on workers appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Cannabis Growers Have Privacy Rights: Federal Court

Cannabis Life Network

A Canadian federal court has ruled that medical cannabis growers have privacy rights. This ruling comes after a lengthy battle where a couple of journalists tried to get Health Canada to disclose the location of medical cannabis growers. Once upon a time, the government regulated medical cannabis through the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR).

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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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Cannabis Litigation: The Importance of Litigation Holds

Canna Law Blog

We regularly cover litigation on the blog, but today we’re going to cover how to prepare for cannabis litigation that may or may not come. And while it’s always important to have effective systems in place, it becomes even more paramount when our clients realize how involved the discovery process is in the American litigation system. If implemented properly, a proper litigation hold can save a lot of expense and headache down the line – for our clients and for us.

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The Good, The Bad, and the Disappointing: Takeaways of the 2022 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

After 25 years of the state cannabis policy experiments, there is no denying that the national acceptance of cannabis has changed. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that one in three Americans are utilizing medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, all but two U.S. states and most of the territories have passed laws creating some form of access to cannabis products, and public support for medical cannabis remains at an all-time high.

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Curaleaf Controversies

Project CBD

Curaleaf, the world’s largest cannabis company, is mired in scandals involving Russian oligarch money, product safety violations, and unfair labor practices.

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Is Lion’s Mane becoming more popular than CBD oil?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Lion’s Mane is a type of edible mushroom growing in popularity worldwide. Learn everything about this supplement and how it.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/7/2023

NORML

Highlights include: DE, GA, HI, IA, MD, MN, MO, NB, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, SD, TN, WA, and WV. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/7/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Bloomwell Group Closes Multi-Million Euro Growth Capital Round With Leading US Venture Capital Investors

Cannabis Law Report

FRANKFURT-based medical cannabis holding company Bloomwell Group (“Bloomwell,” “Bloomwell Group,” or the “Company”) has closed a significant multi-million Euro funding round led by Artemis Growth Partners (“Artemis”), a premier American investment fund specializing in impact investing across global cannabis markets.

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These states could legalize marijuana next in 2023

Leafly

As many as 9 states could pass legalization laws this year. First up: Oklahoma, where voters will have their say on March 7. The post These states could legalize marijuana next in 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Lebanon to add recreational marijuana sales on November 2024 ballot

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) – Lebanon is adding marijuana to the ballot again. After Missouri voters decided to okay recreational marijuana.

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Federal Court Rules Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers Is Unconstitutional

NORML

"[T]he mere use of marijuana carries none of the characteristics that the Nation’s history and tradition of firearms regulation supports," the Court determined. "The mere use of marijuana does not indicate that someone is in fact dangerous" or has a "proclivity for violence." The post Federal Court Rules Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers Is Unconstitutional appeared first on NORML.

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Colorado: MED Publish their inaugural Newsletter – Congratulations!

Cannabis Law Report

Congratulations on the newsletter. Pit they couldn’t have thought of a slightly more original name! Here it is in all its glory Dear Stakeholders, Welcome to the MED’s first e-Newsletter! We are excited to share this publication with you.

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A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief

United Patients Group

A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief The use of cannabis to treat chronic pain is becoming increasingly popular among patients seeking alternative treatments for their symptoms. With the legalization of cannabis in many states and countries, it is easier than ever for those suffering from chronic pain to access the medical benefits of cannabis.

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CBD Releaf Center

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

CBD Releaf Center Original Author Link click here to read complete story.

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Discreetly Dank: ‘How stoned sex helps me deepen my pleasure’

Leafly

Our Volume 6 writer details how stoned sex helps them tune in to deeper levels of pleasure with their partner. The post Discreetly Dank: ‘How stoned sex helps me deepen my pleasure’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannaray’s £18.6m RTO Deal With Cellular Goods Scrapped Over ‘Decrease In Share Price’

Cannabis Law Report

BusinessCann YESTERDAY morning Cellular Goods informed investors that its proposed £18.6m reverse-takeover deal with Cannaray has been scrapped. In a brief RNS, the CBD retailer said it had ‘terminated negotiations in relation to the transaction’, first announced in September last year.

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California’s Plan to Save Its Rec. Market, Australia Makes Psychedelic History, Experts Say Pennsylvania Close to Legalization

Veriheal

California is looking to bolster its struggling cannabis market, Australia made psychedelic history, and Pennsylvania inched toward recreational legalization. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. California Puts a Spin on Cannabis Cafes California is well on its way to becoming the Amsterdam of the West. Late last week, Assembly Member Matt Haney introduced legislation that would make it easier for cannabis dispensaries to sell food, drinks, and tickets to events.

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The CBD can treat all kinds of health problems but it’s not a cure-all according to a pharmacologist

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S.

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Amsterdam to ban cannabis use on streets of Red Light District

Leafly

The country known for cannabis tourism is cleaning up the streets of its famous tourist destination. The city will also limit alcohol sales. The post Amsterdam to ban cannabis use on streets of Red Light District appeared first on Leafly.

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BusinessCann Report: Love Hemp ‘Rigorously Refutes’ Allegations Of Fraud Levelled By Former Managing Director

Cannabis Law Report

LOVE Hemp has responded to damning allegations made publicly by its former managing director Philip Small, who left the company in November 2022. The Aquis-listed CBD retailer, which has seen its shares suspended since May, issued an RNS on Monday, January 30 stating it ‘rigorously refutes’ the numerous accusations.

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Answer of the Day for Feb 10, 2023

TheAnswerPage

Does abrupt discontinuation of CBD use lead to a withdrawal syndrome? No. In a 2020 study evaluating abuse liability of CBD, it was found that “abrupt withdrawal of CBD after four-weeks of use (750 mg twice daily taken orally) did not result in any symptoms of physical withdrawal.” Kirkland AE, Fadus MC et al. A scoping review of the use of cannabidiol in psychiatric disorders.

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Kansas Legislature introduces two new marijuana bills

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas’ current marijuana laws could soon be changing. Kansas lawmakers are considering two new cannabis bills introduced.

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CBD for Diabetes, What are the benefits?

United Patients Group

CBD for Diabetes, What are the benefits? Introduction Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your metabolism and the way your body processes food. It can cause high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance, resulting in excess sugar in your bloodstream. There are 3 main types of diabetes (Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant)) along with a handful of different types of diabetes, but they all share the same symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination and

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French Mayor Says. Let’s Give Cannabis A Go

Cannabis Law Report

Good luck with that , we say! Avis de bon sens rendu par le Cese.

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Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture

Leafly

For more than a century, Harlem has helped define New York City’s world famous cannabis scene. From 1920s Jazz pioneers to the legal legends of today, Leafly honors the neighborhood’s deeply rooted influence on pot culture. The post Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD: here’s what science says about its real health benefits

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S.

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New Trial Suggests Powerful Psilocybin May Ease Stress Before MRIs

Veriheal

Have you ever had to have a medical procedure, such as an MRI scan, that involves lying still in a tiny, confined place while loud noises roar around you? Although many rely on imaging scans to diagnose illnesses and get treatment of various kinds, getting into the enclosed chamber can be stressful. Now, Australian researchers think they may have found an answer: taking psilocybin before MRIs.

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Canada: Federal Court rules location data of large medical cannabis growers can’t be disclosed

Cannabis Law Report

Canada’s Globe & Mail reports on their court case A years-long access-to-information battle between journalists and Health Canada over data on the locations of large-scale medical cannabis growers has concluded with a Federal Court judge ruling that even city or town information could risk identifying patients and is therefore protected from disclosure.