Project CBD
MARCH 18, 2019
It’s no secret that many cancer patients are using cannabis to help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects of chemotherapy. Less well known is the fact that extensive preclinical research shows that plant cannabinoids – most notably, tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) and cannabidiol ( CBD ) - produce antitumor responses in various animal models of cancer.
NORML
MARCH 28, 2019
In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. Currently, thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access to the banking industry and are unable to accept credit cards, deposit revenues, or write checks to meet payroll or pay taxes because federal law discourages financial institutio
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Cannabis Chronicles
MARCH 29, 2019
PORTLAND — Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBD, a compound in hemp that many see as a health aid. But now, a few months after Congress placed the marijuana look-alike squarely in safe legal territory, the hemp industry has been unsettled by an unexpected development.
Leafly
MARCH 22, 2019
That doesn't mean it's dead. But it does leave advocates with a tougher road ahead. The post Cannabis Out! New York Drops Legalization From Budget Bill appeared first on Leafly.
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.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 28, 2019
Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate Add Tom Brokaw to the growing number of public celebrities embracing medical marijuana. Long an American symbol of stalwart and at times fussy newsmen, Brokaw is in remission from multiple myeloma. The post Tom Brokaw Comes Out As Medical Marijuana User And Advocate appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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Project CBD
MARCH 8, 2019
In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment.
NORML
MARCH 20, 2019
A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk. NORML has previously written on the data showing a multi-directional association between cannabis and psychiatric illnesses, and we have cautioned that those predisposed to psychosis or other disorders may be at higher risk for adverse events.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 27, 2019
Recently the United States Post Office (“USPS”) issued an advisory on “Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD.” Those criteria are as follows: 1. A signed self certification statement, subject to the False Statements Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001). Statements must be printed on the mailer’s own letterhead, must be signed by the mailer, and must include the text “I certify that all information furnished in this letter and supporting d
Leafly
MARCH 25, 2019
The cannabis industry was built on the backs of people who look nothing like those who are on the front street of its success. It’s time for that to change. The post How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too? appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 5, 2019
Diabetes And Marijuana: Here’s What The Plant Can Do To Help The cruel fact seems to be that habitual cannabis users take in more calories and yet are less inclined toward obesity and diabetes. The post Diabetes And Marijuana: Here’s What The Plant Can Do To Help appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
MARCH 19, 2019
The Cannabidiol (CBD) industry is so hot right now that everybody from Martha Stewart to Montel Williams is trying to get in on a piece of the action. Now the creator of the original Jelly Belly jelly bean can be added to the list of CBD industry hopefuls. Candy maker David Klein, the self proclaimed Candyman, created the Rolls-Royce of jelly beans in 1976, and now that CBD is no longer restricted in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act, he had the idea to combine the two to mak
Project CBD
MARCH 18, 2019
In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, Project CBD director Martin A. Lee interviews Kelly Dunn & Josh Sarvis, British Columba regenerative farmers, about how using sustainable and regenerative growing practices can bring out the highest quality product.
NORML
MARCH 5, 2019
The state-licensed cannabis industry gained over 64,000 new employees in 2018, and now employs over 200,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Whitney Economics and the online content provider Leafly.com. Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 2, 2019
On February 27, 2019 both the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) provided new insights and guidance related to their proposed regulatory processes for hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. I will summarize these agency statements below, and give some context for what hemp and CBD businesses can expect in the near term.
Leafly
MARCH 22, 2019
The nation's largest drugstore chain is selling CBD products in 8 states. Meanwhile, independent CBD stores are being raided by police in Texas. The post CVS Ignores DEA, Says It’s Already Selling CBD Products appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 1, 2019
THC Benefits That Have Nothing To Do With Getting High If THC is busy getting us high and CBD is busy healing, does one really need the mind-altering effects of THC to heal? The post THC Benefits That Have Nothing To Do With Getting High appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
MARCH 10, 2019
A Missouri man suffering from stage-four (IV) pancreatic cancer endured a police raid on his hospital room Thursday, as officers searched his belongings for cannabis. As far as Nolan Sousley was concerned, he was about to have his best night of rest in recent memory because he could go to sleep knowing he was surrounded by medical professionals that could save his life if his health took a turn for the worse while he was asleep.
Project CBD
MARCH 26, 2019
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NORML
MARCH 18, 2019
A.1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. Over the past twenty years, many New Yorkers have been negatively affected by the harms of prohibition in New York. With people of color accounting for nearly 85% of those arrested annually, the MRTA directs the benefits of taxing and regulating marijuana to these communities.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 25, 2019
We advise some of the largest companies in the U.S. on hemp-derived cannabidiol (hemp-CBD) products. Those companies are filled with lawyers, and the lawyers have many specializations. Most of them, however, have little or no familiarity with hemp-CBD, and that is why they reach out and hire us. In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace.
Leafly
MARCH 21, 2019
Prohibition jacked the price of cannabis up by a factor of ten. Need proof? Look at what happens when prohibition ends. The post Portland’s $6 Eighth-Ounces Are the Future of Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 1, 2019
THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant CBD gets all the hype, but tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-A) is another cannabinoid that has yet to get the attention it truly deserves. THC-A presents an option that is similar to CBD but better! The post THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
MARCH 5, 2019
Cannabidiol ( CBD ), the non-psychoactive cannabinoid praised for medicinal powers like reducing the severity and frequency of seizures in children suffering from rare and otherwise untreatable forms of epilepsy, may not be the most medically beneficial molecule found in cannabis, according to new data. The U.S. government and people who are uncomfortable with the high that is produced by the main psychoactive cannabinoid occurring in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have accepted CBD with
Medicinal Genomics
MARCH 27, 2019
Editor’s Note: This following blog is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Terpenes & Testing Magazine. View the full article. . It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is currently facing an IP land grab for highly-prized cannabis genetics. In particular, the Biotech Institute’s patent on all cultivars carrying the genes for both CBDA and THCA production with a specific terpene profile has stirred up quite a bit of controversy amongst cultivators
NORML
MARCH 11, 2019
49 years ago, Keith Stroup founded NORML to end marijuana prohibition. Now, 10 states and DC have legalized the adult-use of marijuana, and more than two-thirds of the country has legalized medical cannabis. We’ve moved mountains, thanks to good people like you. Our birthday wish this year is simple: let’s legalize America. Today, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the progress we’ve made and stand strong with us in the fight for freedom.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 24, 2019
Hemp CBD cookies, anyone? Our California hemp lawyers have been getting pummeled with questions about the legality of industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) ever since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in January (and especially since our recent hemp and Hemp CBD webinar ). One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether CBD is a lawful additive in foods.
Leafly
MARCH 22, 2019
Patients have been waiting nearly four years. But one company finally has the go-ahead to grow cannabis. The post Louisiana Takes a Step Toward Finally Delivering Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 13, 2019
Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible Liver disease occurs when the liver experiences a high amount of tissue scarring and cell death. Here's how medical marijuana can help. The post Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
MARCH 25, 2019
Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Gov. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law. In doing so, medical cannabis patients are finally legally permitted to smoke dried cannabis flower if their doctor recommends that specific method of administration.
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 21, 2019
Tecentriq assumes pole position with FDA approval but Keytruda looms in triple negative breast cancer, says GlobalData. On March 8, the FDA granted the accelerated approval of Roche’s programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor Tecentriq in combination with Abraxane (protein-bound paclitaxel) for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
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