Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While some cannabis studies show therapeutic benefits and some show harms, others show no effects at all.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, our laws and regulations are recognizing this fact and evolving their policies accordingly.". The post Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers’ Compensation Insurance appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Detroit legend was freed in 2020, and now he's all about 'The 8th,' a new cannabis brand named after the 8th Amendment. The post White Boy Rick comes out swinging for cannabis and ‘The 8th’ Amendment appeared first on Leafly.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

One in five caregivers of children with autism give them CBD as a form of treatment, and 31% started CBD treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Autism Parenting Magazine. Of the CBD used by the respondents, 76.3% was described as CBD only (less than 0.3% THC), 13.7% as a CBD/THC combination, and the remaining 10% use “other” formulations such as a combination of CBD/THC and the FDA-approved cannabinoid-based medicine Epidiolex.

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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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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For the second time, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to help resolve an ongoing legal battle between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various cannabis businesses in Colorado. The Court’s justices have repeatedly declined to hear the appeals from Eric Speidell, owner of the Green Solution , as well as Denver-based cannabis company Standing Akimbo and various other legally operating businesses.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Temperate climates with clean grids grow the greenest green. The post Where is growing weed most environmentally sound? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

We all know this but it is good to see that the reporting, if anything, on the issue is growing. AP write. “Because peak water demand for cannabis occurs in the dry season, when streamflow is at its lowest levels, even small diversions can dry streams and harm aquatic plants and animals,” a study from the center said. Some jurisdictions are fighting back.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in legalized marijuana. Cannabis banking hitches a legislative ride on the National Defense Authorization Act. Chicago’s new zoning restrictions allow more dispensaries. Michigan considers tightening restrictions on caregivers. Adult-use marijuana could become legal in Italy. And finally, is the NJ Weedman about to go legit?

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law. The post Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

LOWD CEO Jesce Horton talks to Leafly about resilience, growing in Oregon, and innovation in the weed industry. The post Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, cultivator, innovator appeared first on Leafly.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

If your first experience with alcohol was a night spent chugging a gallon of rotgut, people would probably understand if you became a teetotaler. But what about with cannabis? In the absence of guidance or know-how, can people get turned off for good? “For me my biggest fear is always that someone will try cannabis once and have a really bad experience with it and then never be open to trying it again,” Andrea Meharg, the cannabis science education partner at the Cannabis Coaching Institute and

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

LA Cannabis News reports. A Los Angeles Fire Department captain severely burned in a May 2020 explosion inside a downtown L.A. warehouse has sued the owners of the building and a vaping supply shop housed there, accusing them of hazardous activity, premise liability and negligence. Victor Aguirre and his wife, Claudia Aguirre, filed suit Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court against property owner Steve Sungho Lee and his various companies along with the operators of Green Buddha and

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

NORML Supports Swift Enactment; Stresses Need for Further Federal Reforms Washington, DC: The NDAA funding… The post House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Move over cotton candy and hog races because there’s a major new attraction coming to the California State Fair in 2022. Today, officials announced details for a first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition and award event, set to debut next July at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California. Dried, cured cannabis bud entries are due starting […].

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon is pouring millions into lobbying for federal cannabis legalization, employees barred from working at Amazon for their cannabis use have been invited to reapply, and medical patients in Connecticut are about to start their own cannabis gardens. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Amazon Joins Cannabis Legalization Efforts. In a move to make its hiring process easier and more inclusive, Amazon is once again advocating for federal cannabis legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

New York City sued a clothing designer on Tuesday, saying his use of the brand name “New York Cannabis” and logos similar to the city’s on merchandise including shirts, hats and cannabis pouches infringes the city’s trademarks and amounts to counterfeiting. Robert Lopez – who himself has filed many complaints against clothing companies for allegedly infringing his “Lower East Side” trademark – was accused by the city in Manhattan federal court of making “

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK. . The post Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Calm down. You're not poisoned. You're high. This is what happens when people can't buy safe, regulated products. The post Delta-8 THC poisonings? The CDC’s warning isn’t what you think appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cannabis reform is booming in Italy. A ballot campaign launched by several pro-cannabis organizations and political parties in the country last week earned the required 500,000 signatures to continue down the road to cannabis decriminalization. The campaign needed to gather at least 500,000 supporting signatures by Sept. 30 in order to qualify for a popular referendum, in which Italian citizens vote “Yes” or “No” for decriminalizing cannabis cultivation for personal use.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Phil Shaer, the chief legal officer for Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth, will leave the company next month, according to a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “ On September 14, 2021, Mr. Phil Shaer notified Canopy Growth Corporation of his intention to resign as the company’s chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In response to the public outrage regarding the suspension of American athlete Sha'Carri Richardson for testing positive for cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will be reevaluating its policies. The post World Anti-Doping Agency To Review Marijuana Policies appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The former mayor of Fall River, Mass., convicted of taking bribes for cannabis licenses, had a wild day in court. The post Judge reveals surprise twist in cannabis bribery case appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Could cannabis legalization in Italy be on the horizon? A new proposal seeking to legalize cannabis for personal use while easing criminal penalties is making waves in the country of love. In just a week, #referendumcannabis garnered well over 500,000 online signatures. It’s the first referendum to ever do so fully online, writes a post […].

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Here’s the press release. Greencare (AQSE: GRE), the investment company focused on investing in medicinal cannabis, CBD and related wellness areas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Monica Formenti to the Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Ms Formenti qualified as a Lawyer in 2009 in Milan, Italy, and has practiced corporate and commercial law for a number of multi-national organisations since then.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

NORML maintains that the NDAA is an appropriate vehicle for the SAFE banking provisions. According to the American Legion, nearly 1 in 4 veterans report consuming cannabis. Most do so because of its therapeutic effects to mitigate symptoms of a physical or mental ailment. The post NORML Sends Letter In Support Of The SAFE Banking Act Being Attached To The NDAA appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Hollywood couldn't handle grandma and her cats getting baked, so 10,420 NFT buyers financed the new comedy. The post How Mila Kunis got ‘Stoner Cats’ made with NFTs appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Note: Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances such as Iboga but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies. Iboga is a botanical substance that is used for ritual and ceremonial purposes in certain African cultures.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The wonderfully named Badger Herald reports. ‘It’s painfully obvious that we’re the only state in our region that hasn’t legalized medicinal marijuana, so it makes sense that there’s this huge market for delta-8,’ District 4 alder says. From head shops to grocery stores , many Madison businesses have found recent success selling delta-8-hemp — a substance found in small quantities in cannabis plants.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you use vape cartridges even semi-frequently, you’ve likely lost, broken, or worn out the 510-threaded battery. Check out our picks for quality weed cartridge batteries to invest in. The post A buyer’s guide for weed cartridge batteries appeared first on Leafly.

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