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Oregon: New Rules Increase the Amount of Cannabis Adults Can Purchase Per Transaction

NORML

The updated purchasing rule, which increases the quantity of cannabis flower a customer can buy per transaction from one ounce to two ounces, took effect on January 1. The post Oregon: New Rules Increase the Amount of Cannabis Adults Can Purchase Per Transaction appeared first on NORML.

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The Curious Case of CBN & Sleep

Project CBD

A molecular biologist deconstructs a cannabis industry myth about CBN as a sleep aid.

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How to make firecracker edibles

Leafly

Fast and easy edibles do exist. They're called firecrackers, and they are the cannabis edible that can be made in a jiffy. The post How to make firecracker edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study

The Fresh Toast

CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study. A new study focused on glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and fastest growing forms of brain tumors, reveals that CBD is a beneficial form of treatment. The post CBD Restricts Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients, Finds New Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Update: Ballot Initiative and Referendum Efforts

NORML

Update: Ballot Initiative and Referendum Efforts. View a map of signing locations. Learn about volunteer opportunities. . The post Update: Ballot Initiative and Referendum Efforts appeared first on NORML.

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No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what that study actually found

Leafly

Pump the brakes before cannabinoids become the next Ivermectin. The post No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what that study actually found appeared first on Leafly.

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At What Age Should You Really Start Using Cannabis?

Cannabis Life Network

With the legalization of cannabis and the growing online sales, many worry that despite age limits, cannabis might be more easily accessible to individuals under the legal age. Some may argue that cannabis can be beneficial in different medical and therapeutic ways, but there can be more harm than help when it comes to the […]. The post At What Age Should You Really Start Using Cannabis?

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State Policy Update (1/14/2022)

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation in Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Alaska. The post State Policy Update (1/14/2022) appeared first on NORML.

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Curaleaf director, others sue Oregon CBD startup for $60 million

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz Report. Investors who include Curaleaf Holdings Executive Chair Boris Jordan filed a $60 million lawsuit alleging they were induced into funding an Oregon CBD startup based on false and misleading information. The lawsuit, filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, lists seven investment funds as plaintiffs against Oregon entrepreneur Nitin Khanna and others, according to the Portland Business Journal.

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Last Prisoner Project urges NJ governor to free cannabis prisoners

Leafly

Will Governor Murphy step up and stop the suffering caused by the failed War on Drugs? The post Last Prisoner Project urges NJ governor to free cannabis prisoners appeared first on Leafly.

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JPMorgan Chase Imposes Limits on Purchases of Cannabis-Related Stocks

Veriheal

Since Nov. 8, prime brokerage clients affiliated with JPMorgan Chase & Co. have been unable to purchase some cannabis-associated securities. The news, which was officially announced in a letter, confirmed that the bank would no longer be granting new acquisitions or “short” positions in cannabis-focused businesses. However, the letter also noted that clients who already maintain such positions will be able to liquidate them. “J.P.

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Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow

NORML

Despite over 60 percent of Texas voters supporting marijuana legalization, advocates continue to face an uphill battle in the legislature. In response, activists in Texas are now expanding their efforts to focusing on implementing reforms at the local level. The post Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow appeared first on NORML.

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Spotify Shuts Down Trademark For ‘Potify’ Weed Delivery App

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Billboard announcement on the story which is found behind a paywall. Spotify has won a legal ruling blocking a smaller company from securing a federal trademark on “Potify” – the name of an online platform that connects users to marijuana dispensaries. [link]. — billboard (@billboard) January 11, 2022.

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15 strains and songs for reaching your 2022 goals

Leafly

Use this song and strain playlist to set intentions and motivate yourself in 2022! Smoke the strains and tune in for the jams. The post 15 strains and songs for reaching your 2022 goals appeared first on Leafly.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

TheAnswerPage

Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com. Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? Well, if your answer is ‘no,’ you are definitely not alone. As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to ans

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Does Weed Interact With Any Medications?

Leafwell

If you consume cannabis, there are certain medication interactions that you need to be aware of. Although these potential interactions can be negative, it is worth remembering that, in some instances, cannabis may help replace the need for more addictive or damaging prescription drugs. Here are some medical cannabis and possible drug interactions to avoid, or consider carefully and monitor closely.

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Nipping It In The Bud?…. Curaleaf settles 10 lawsuits over wellness drops tainted with THC

Cannabis Law Report

The Oregonian reports. One of nation’s largest marijuana companies has settled 10 lawsuits over wellness drops it sold in Oregon that were contaminated with a jumbo dose of THC , the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Massachusetts-based Curaleaf has acknowledged that employees at a Portland facility somehow confused its Select brand of CBD-based wellness drops, which are made from hemp but don’t usually contain intoxicating properties, with THC-based drops.

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Mississippi legislators ready to legalize medical marijuana over governor’s veto

Leafly

Senators passed joints and bags of hemp around the capitol building while debating daily patient limits. The post Mississippi legislators ready to legalize medical marijuana over governor’s veto appeared first on Leafly.

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The Best Activities for Your First Psychedelic Trip

Cannabis Life Network

With 2021 just behind us, many people may be thinking about trying new things this year. For instance, those already familiar with cannabis may want to take the next step with psychedelics. Whether you will be trying MDMA or LSD for the first time, there are a host of fun activities for your first trip […]. The post The Best Activities for Your First Psychedelic Trip appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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How Cannabis Helps HIV Patients

Leafwell

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that damages the immune system and inhibits the body’s ability to fight infection and disease. It is an infection that is normally transmitted sexually, but it can also spread from a mother to a child during pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Another common form of HIV transmission is when contact is made with infected blood.

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H&R Block Nab Tilray’s In House Counsel For Themselves

Cannabis Law Report

H&R Block Inc has recruited its new top lawyer from Tilray Inc, hiring Dara Redler, the Canadian cannabis producer’s interim chief legal officer. Bloomberg report that the reason they’ve taken on Dara Redler is to fight a lawsuit over the company’s name against billionaire Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc but we wonder if they don’t have a longer term plan in mind and are banking on Washington actually doing something about Federal cannabis legislation by year’s end.

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Balanced THC:CBD weed to help find your Zen

Leafly

For those who don't always want THC heavy-hitters, we see you! Check out these balanced cannabis products with equal(ish) ratios of CBD to THC. The post Balanced THC:CBD weed to help find your Zen appeared first on Leafly.

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Turns Out Cannabinoids Are Responsible for Our Runner’s High

Cannabis Life Network

Recently, a group of scientists found out that our body’s natural cannabinoids are responsible for our runner’s high. For the longest time, we thought that endorphins caused “runner’s high” — that feeling of bliss when we run. But research in the past two decades revealed that endocannabinoids might be the primary cause of this high instead.

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New York Cannabis: $200 Million for Social Equity

Canna Law Blog

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social and economic equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis licenses. Governor Hochul made the announcement during her State of the State address last week, on January 5, 2022. It is really easy to talk about prioritizing cannabis social equity applicants in state licensure.

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Ascend vs Medmen – Initial Broadsides Now Followed With Lawsuit Announcement

Cannabis Law Report

It’s short and sweet. Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (“AWH” or the “Company”) (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH ), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, announced it has filed a complaint commencing a lawsuit in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in New York County against MedMen NY, Inc. and MM Enterprises USA , LLC (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF ) (“MedMen”) in which AWH is seeking an order compel

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What veterinarians really think about pot and pets

Leafly

Cannabis is legal in Canada for people, not pets. We asked veterinarians what they think about wellness weed for animals. The post What veterinarians really think about pot and pets appeared first on Leafly.

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Can CBD Products Help with Addiction?

Cannabis Life Network

As the pandemic continues to spread, the number of drug and alcohol abuse has skyrocketed. With new COVID-19 variants coming to the surface, people are uncertain about what the future holds for their jobs, health, relationships, and financial status. The pandemic has caused a global mental health crisis. With continuous social distancing and the number of […].

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How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System?

Leafwell

Marijuana can stay in your system for as little as a few hours to as much as a few months. The amount of time marijuana stays in your system depends on factors such as dose, consumption method, and health. If you take a drug test, the type of test will also factor into how long cannabis stays in your body. Learn precisely how long you can expect marijuana to stay in your system and what to.

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Oregon Hemp: New Rules (Part 3)

Canna Law Blog

The end of 2021 was marked by significant regulatory changes adopted by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (the OLCC ), including new rules for hemp and cannabinoids. Today I will cover a few of the big changes affecting artificially derived cannabinoids, including CBN and Delta-8 THC. In the big picture, Oregon stakeholders knew new regulations would be adopted in December 2021, but most hoped for less stringent final rules.

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Nation’s Largest Cannabis Delivery Marketplace Eaze Launches First Dispensaries in San Diego and Santa Ana, California

Cannabis Law Report

Eaze Dispensary stores expand the company’s retail footprint, bringing consumers the brands they love in person and to their doorstep. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eaze, the nation’s largest cannabis delivery marketplace, today announced the launch of its first Eaze Dispensary store, located in San Diego, CA, and the acquisition of a second dispensary in Santa Ana, CA.