Project CBD
MARCH 7, 2025
A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. 13 by the San Diego/Imperial Counties Joint Labor Management Cannabis Committee made up of representatives of UFCW Local 135 , and local companies March & Ash and Embarc.
NORML
MAY 5, 2025
"The findings highlight the distinct patterns of pulmonary and cardiovascular manifestations associated with smoking and marijuana use. In general, marijuana users do not appear to develop emphysema or pulmonary hyperinflation." The post Analysis: Cannabis Smoking Not Linked To Increased Risk of Emphysema, Other Tobacco-Related Harms appeared first on NORML.
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Canna Law Blog
APRIL 28, 2025
Cannabis businesses are usually structured as limited liability companies (LLCs)and for good reason. LLCs offer far more flexibility than corporations, which are bound by rigid governance rules. To take advantage of this flexibility (and for many other reasons), LLC ownerscalled members need a well-drafted operating agreement. Below, we look at a few critical reasons why cannabis LLCs shouldn’t operate without one.
Canna Care Docs
JUNE 5, 2025
The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. While adult-use cannabis has dominated headlines in recent years, the medical program continues to serve tens of thousands of patients across the Commonwealth.
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.
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 17, 2025
Press Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2025 Contact: e. steph@safeaccessnow.org Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections Chesterland, OH —Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and Veterans Initiative 22 are convening an emergency town hall today to address a critical threat to federal protections safeguarding medical cannabis patients.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 24, 2025
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2025 reached $147,485,559.04. For the second-straight month (and only third time since legalization), March sales totals decreased from the previous years monthly totals. Following February 2025 totals that dropped nearly $5 million from February 2024 totals, the March 2025 sales finished $1.4 million below March 2024 totals of $148,872,065.12.
Medicinal Genomics
MARCH 12, 2025
A recent episode of the CannMed Coffee Talk Podcast included an interview with Dr. Punya Nachappa, an associate professor at Colorado State University specializing in plant-insect interactions. The conversation revealed groundbreaking insights into hop latnet viroid (HLVd) including the viroid’s transmission, signs of resistance in hemp varieties, and potential mitigation strategies.
Connor & Connor PLLC
MAY 12, 2025
Starting a cannabis business can be both exciting and challenging. With the rapid expansion of the cannabis industry, entrepreneurs face a range of legal and regulatory hurdles that can make the process daunting. However, having an experienced cannabis lawyer by your side can significantly streamline the process and minimize risks. Lawyers specializing in cannabis law are well-equipped to handle the specific challenges of obtaining a business license and growing your operation.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 10, 2025
Compelling rock ballads from the '70s and '80s reveal the hidden stories of brotherhood forged through life on the road.
Otherside Farms
MAY 6, 2025
The explosion of interest in hemp cultivation across the country isn’t surprising given the plant’s versatility. Hemp, a resilient crop, yields products ranging from textiles and biofuels to popular wellness items like hemp gummies. Today, growers who master the cultivation process can tap into a thriving market by producing premium hemp suitable for gummies and other CBD-rich edibles.
Project CBD
APRIL 17, 2025
Consider it a testament to the ubiquity and flexibility of the endocannabinoid system: we can inhale medicinal cannabinoids via combustion or vaporization; ingest them via food or drink; and absorb them directly through the skin, the bodys largest organ. This latter category is broader and more complex than many of us give it credit for. Inside the mouth, it includes both buccal (between the gums and cheek, as with a lozenge) and sublingual (under the tongue, as with a tincture) modes of absorpt
NORML
APRIL 30, 2025
"In a healthy democracy, those with competing visions on public policy vie for voters support and abide by their voting decisions. However, it is becoming clear that those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation altogether." The post Nebraska: Attorney General Continues To Push Back Against Adoption of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law appeared first on NORML.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 12, 2025
Floridas cannabis and hemp industries are undergoing significant regulatory shifts. From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, heres what you need to know about the latest developments in the Sunshine State. 1. Legislative efforts to regulate hemp products Senate Bill 1030 proposes tighter restrictions on hemp-derived products, including a ban on Delta-8 THC and smokable hemp extracts in Florida.
Canna Care Docs
MARCH 27, 2025
The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. Initially launched with the intention of providing compassionate care for patients with chronic conditions, the program is now struggling to maintain its foothold amid shifting industry dynamics.
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 4, 2025
Many medical cannabis patients have become accustomed to our second-class status in this country, navigating life decisions through a series of obstacles and hurdles invisible to most. However, 4th of July celebrations, with themes of personal freedoms —Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are a harsh reminder that we have been left out of those American promises.
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon?
Illinois News Joint
MAY 9, 2025
Earlier today, Illinois Senate Bill 0042 passed the Judiciary-Criminal Committee and now returns to the House floor for a second reading and more debate. SB0042, sponsored by Sen. Rachel Ventura , removes the requirement that cannabis within any area of a motor vehicle must be in an odor-proof container. This minor change of wording in the Vehicle Code could have bigger implications for future Illinois Supreme Court rulings.
CannaMD
MARCH 9, 2025
Tinnitus, that annoying and often persistent ringing of the ears. Can marijuana help? If you are short on time, the quick answer is. maybe. It's a topic that has received considerable attention but fewer definitive answers. A 2020 survey of research literature cites more than 300 studies devoted to the relationship of cannabis to tinnitus. The bad news: a majority of the studies cited report that marijuana is not likely to reduce those ringing sensations.
Connor & Connor PLLC
APRIL 9, 2025
Since cannabis remains federally illegal, many banks, who run on a risk-based assessment, refuse to do businesses with cannabis companies. With 24 states, Washington D.C, and Guam having fully legal operating cannabis markets under their own laws, banks are put in an awkward position because of the inconsistencies between state and federal law. In 2021, only 518 of the almost 5,000 commercial banks in the U.S. have reported servicing the cannabis industry.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 5, 2025
Discover powerhouse karaoke anthems that showcase your vocal range, from Whitney's soaring ballads to Queen's legendary high notes.
Miss Marijuana
JULY 7, 2025
Thinking about trying medical marijuana? You’re not alone. Lots of people are using it to help with pain, stress, and other health problems. But did you know medical marijuana can have side effects? Some are small, like feeling dizzy or sleepy. Others can be bigger, like having trouble remembering things. Whether you’re new to medical marijuana or just want more info, it’s important to learn about these side effects.
Project CBD
JULY 14, 2025
A recent clinical trial raises questions about the safety of widely consumed CBD capsules, gummies, edibles, oils and lotions that are omnipresent in the United States and many other countries. But pioneer cannabis clinician Bonni Goldstein, MD, cautions patients and physicians not to overstate the findings of the new FDA study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
NORML
MARCH 17, 2025
"Just as patients taking traditional medications do not face punishment in the workplace unless their on-the-job performance is impaired, those who use medical cannabis during their off-hours should not face sanctions solely because of their status as a medical marijuana patient." The post Maryland: Senate Advances Bill Protecting Certain Public Employees From Being Fired Over Medical Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 30, 2025
Know the red flags and find them. Our cannabis business attorneys regularly handle transactions involving the purchase and sale of licensed cannabis businesses. These deals often move fast, with brokers rushing both sides toward closingfrequently without regard for applicable diligence and cannabis regulations. The worst-case scenario is when a company comes to us after executing a seller drafted purchase agreement without having done any due diligence on the purchase.
LifeCannMD
JUNE 23, 2025
As a miami cannabis doctor practicing here in South Florida, I get asked about Florida’s medical marijuana laws almost daily. Patients come to me confused about what’s legal, what’s changing, and what their rights actually are. Let me clear up the confusion and give you the straight facts about our state’s medical cannabis program.
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 3, 2025
Special guest Crista Egger updates us from the frontline! Crista Eggers is deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska. Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two. After exhausting all medications and available treatment options for Colton, his doctors mentioned medical cannabis treatment.
Veriheal
MARCH 27, 2025
In January, a bill was introduced regarding Iowas medical cannabis program, allowing vaporized cannabis to be added to the state-approved Tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) products list. This bill was advanced out of a House subcommittee. If passed, vaporizable dried raw cannabis would be included with the products available to Iowas medical patients. Iowas medical cannabis program is one of the most limited throughout the country.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 28, 2025
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Division of Cannabis Regulation published a notice to inform all licensed transporting organizations about potential modifications that can be made to transporter operation and security plans. First is the ability to operate physical transfer sites that allow for the transfers of cannabis containers to different vehicles at a secured location.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 17, 2025
Court: Disposing of Legal Cannabis Can Be a Criminal Offense 2025-06-08 | The Bavarian Supreme Regional Court clarified that even after partial legalization, cannabis-related conduct may still be punishable—for instance, if cannabis is discarded in public, according to the website Anwalt. In a case involving a defendant fleeing from police and discarding 11.
Connor & Connor PLLC
JULY 15, 2025
Over the course of the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, the legislature passed 7 bills impacting cannabis establishments in the State. A multitude of modifications have occurred, some regarding the Cannabis Compliance Board’s oversight, as well as the establishment of many definitions which could impact cannabis companies’ operations. This is not a complete overview of the legislative changes and the below does not contain all items related to cannabis establishments in the State of Nevada.
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