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What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

Americans for Safe Access

As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. That’s a remarkable increase in both the use of the term, as well as the amount of online material about medical use. comes with the territory.

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Medical Marijuana Month: 13 FAQs About Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or new to the industry, you likely have some questions about the plant and the process. If you aren’t sure whether cannabis is right for you, speak to your doctor about your options. However, eight states have legalized recreational use of cannabis and 33 states have passed medical marijuana laws.

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How Hemp-CBD Companies Should Think About Trademark Strategy

Canna Law Blog

Nothing in that guide was earth-shattering, given that the USPTO reiterated what we already knew and have written about for years: that “[u]se of a mark in commerce must be lawful under federal law to be the basis for federal registration under the U.S. Cannabis sativa L. Trademark Act.” with more than 0.3%

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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

MMJ Recs

As its medicinal benefits earn heightened recognition, marijuana continues to become more accepted across the United States. Various state laws are gradually beginning to embrace the plant as a recreational pastime, too. Chronic pain marijuana strains span across sativa, indica, and hybrid breeds. Afghan Kush. Harlequin.

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What’s the Difference Between CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis, and Marijuana?

LifeCannMD

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more. But what is CBD, and why is everyone talking about it?

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Intoxicating Hemp Product Laws are More Complicated Than They Seem

Canna Law Blog

Boyd Street Distro (we wrote about that case here ). The Ninth Circuit is the appellate court for a group of western states and its rulings have no binding precedential value elsewhere. Imagine a state law that said you did not have to comply with a federal law. And what state are we talking about?

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Qualifying For A Medical Cannabis Card In Texas

Canna Care Docs

We’ll help you make an informed decision about the Texas medical program! About the Compassionate Use Program (CUP). The Texas medical cannabis program, called CUP , is a little different from most states’ programs in that it limits THC content. Low-THC products derive from the cannabis sativa plant that contains 1% THC or less.