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Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers’ Compensation Insurance

NORML

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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Not So Fast: Null Results in Cannabis Science

Project CBD

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

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White Boy Rick comes out swinging for cannabis and ‘The 8th’ Amendment

Leafly

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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1 in 5 caregivers treat their autistic children with CBD, survey finds

The Cannigma

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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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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Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week

NORML

Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis. The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, cultivator, innovator

Leafly

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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Czech president expected to sign 1% THC Rule Into Law

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Today reports. Czech President Miloš Zeman is expected to sign a bill that would set the limit for THC in industrial hemp at 1.0% and significantly loosen up rules regarding THC in finished hemp products. The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies, the Parliament’s lower house, this week turned back a challenge from Senate critics who tried to strike the limit re-set, passing a package of amendments that would also improve the availability of medical marijuana, and make it easier to get a lic

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Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers

NORML

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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What are cannabis coaches and how can they help close the cannabis education gap?

The Cannigma

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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California State Fair’s new cannabis competition for 2022 is gonna be lit

Leafly

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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AP Report “Illegal marijuana farms take West’s water in ‘blatant theft'”

Cannabis Law Report

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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House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA

NORML

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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The Week in Weed: September 24, 2021

The Blunt Truth

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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Delta-8 THC poisonings? The CDC’s warning isn’t what you think

Leafly

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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LAFD captain sues over vape shop blast injuries

Cannabis Law Report

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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Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House

NORML

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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Weekly Cannabis Roundup September 24

Veriheal

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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Judge reveals surprise twist in cannabis bribery case

Leafly

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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New York City sues ‘New York Cannabis’ designer over trademarks

Cannabis Law Report

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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World Anti-Doping Agency To Review Marijuana Policies

NORML

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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Italy Gets One Step Closer to Decriminalizing Cannabis

Veriheal

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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How Mila Kunis got ‘Stoner Cats’ made with NFTs

Leafly

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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Canopy Growth’s Chief Legal Officer, Phil Shaer, To Depart Company October

Cannabis Law Report

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 Sends Letter In Support Of The SAFE Banking Act Being Attached To The NDAA

NORML

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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Italy to hold cannabis decriminalization referendum in 2022

Cannabis Life Network

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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Where is growing weed most environmentally sound?

Leafly

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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Italian Lawyer Joins Greencare Capital PLC as a Non-Executive Director

Cannabis Law Report

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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Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors

NORML

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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An Expert Weighs in on the Value of Iboga Treatment

Veriheal

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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A buyer’s guide for weed cartridge batteries

Leafly

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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