Canna Law Blog
MAY 22, 2020
Cannabis isn’t federally legal. Companies who operate in the cannabis space really only have the protection of the state’s laws in which they operate. Even full compliance with state laws is no shield to federal penalties or enforcement. Also, there is always a risk that cannabis contracts may not be upheld in court because they involve a federally illegal substance.
MedicalJane
MAY 21, 2020
Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) have conducted a series of recent studies testing the effectiveness and safety of consuming cannabis, but this is the first study they have conducted measuring the therapeutic potential of hemp oil with low THC levels. The UNM researchers set out to examine the effectiveness of consuming “legal” hemp oil extracted from the whole Cannabis plant.
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Leafly
MAY 20, 2020
A new survey finds that most residents in adult-use states applaud the end of prohibition. The post Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MAY 19, 2020
Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation
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.
MedicalJane
MAY 20, 2020
California Gov. Newsom issued an executive order today that extends some critical deadlines that have been impacted by COVID-19. One of these extensions affects the expiration dates of some medical marijuana cards held by patients in California. Medical marijuana identification cards issued under Health and Safety Code section 11362.71, which would otherwise have expired between March 4, 2020, and any day within 60 days from the date of the executive order (May 20, 2020), shall remain valid for
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Leafly
MAY 20, 2020
Cannabis sales tax revenue’s importance swells amid pandemic. The post Cannabis legalization revenue helps fight COVID-19 on Skid Row appeared first on Leafly.
CannaMD
MAY 19, 2020
In a working draft of research prepared by Canadian scientists, study authors claim that their findings are “crucial for the future analysis of the effects of medical cannabis on COVID-19.” As Florida’s leading medical marijuana physicians , CannaMD breaks down the most important facts from this headline-grabbing study – including what we know and, perhaps more importantly: what we still don’t know about cannabis and the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
NORML
MAY 20, 2020
The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. A pair of researchers from Temple University assessed annual drug treatments admissions among youth for the years 2008 to 2017. Investigators reported: “Over all states in the analysis, the rate of adolescent treatment admissions for marijuana use declined significantly over the
Canna Law Blog
MAY 19, 2020
Several months I wrote an article about CBD and false advertising under the Lanham Act and noted an important case on the docket of the U.S. Supreme Court concerning damages in trademark cases, Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc. (Supreme Court Docket No. 18-1233). As you may recall, the Lanham Act, also known as the Trademark Act of 1946, is the principal federal statute that governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.
MassRoots
MAY 20, 2020
Ohio’s recreational cannabis initiative has been delayed due to coronavirus social distancing measures, and the petition’s language is also undergoing revisions at the request of Ohio’s Attorney General. Despite these setbacks, the movement is not dead in the Buckeye State. During the election season, petitioners rely on interaction with the public to inform voters on ballot initiatives and to collect signatures.
MedicalJane
MAY 21, 2020
Although medical cannabis has technically been legal in Missouri for over a year and cards have been issued, patients are still waiting desperately for dispensaries to open across the state. On November 8, 2018, Missouri became the 31st state to legalize medical marijuana. Missouri residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of Amendment 2 , with 65.59% of the vote — more than 1.5 million votes.
NORML
MAY 22, 2020
Republic Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. In his veto message, the Governor wrote: “The language in the bill makes substantial policy changes to the medical marijuana program that were not fully scrutinized through normal legislative procedures before the bill was received by my office in the middle of the night Saturday.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 21, 2020
On May 20, 2020, Marijuana Moment reported on a new development on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) position on hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD). The article centers on the following tweet from the FDA: Summitt Labs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of KORE ORGANIC Watermelon CBD Oil Due to High Lead Results [link] pic.twitter.com/1SlB9mnhLI. — U.S.
NORML
MAY 21, 2020
2020 Virginia General Assembly. Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 20, 2020
A new study shows that daily cannabis consumption may have little effect on the ability of patients behind the wheel. The study , published in … Read More.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 16, 2020
On January 21, 2020, a man in Washington State was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus after he traveled to China. This was the first confirmed case in the United States. A little over a month later, on February 29, a man in Washington died from what we were now calling COVID-19. This was the first reported COVID-19 death in the United States, though we would later learn that two residents of a nursing home in Washington State had died a few days before and a man in California’s autopsy l
Leafly
MAY 19, 2020
Some companies are starting to manufacture rare cannabinoids through yeast fermentation—a process that has been used for decades in the medical field. What will cannabis consumers think? The post Yeast fermentation may be the answer to creating rare cannabinoids appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MAY 19, 2020
The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. A team of researchers affiliated with Berry College in Georgia compared rates of hotel occupancy in Colorado and Washington post-legalization as compared to trends in other non-legal states.
Project CBD
MAY 20, 2020
the uneven progress of cannabis policy reform and economic prospects in Oceana
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 22, 2020
In a press release …… The Governor urged the 33 rd Legislature to act quickly on his proposed Cannabis Act legislation in order to shore … Read More.
Leafly
MAY 18, 2020
12 firefighters were injured in an explosion at a butane wholesaler serving the illegal market. The post Los Angeles explosion shows perils of illicit cannabis market appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
MAY 21, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The news getting the most attention this week is the reopening of Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana shops, scheduled for May 25. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized the cannabis banking provisions in the latest stimulus bill, while state Attorneys General wrote a letter supporting them.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 21, 2020
Trying edibles for the first time can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Everyone is different… thus, there are no blanket rules, only guidelines. In my professional career, I have had the privilege of working for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, a 24-year-old, medical cannabis compassion club. Every day, the staff at the […].
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 22, 2020
The SA Mail & Guardian reports. Delays in passing new laws governing the possession and use of cannabis, caused by the Covid-19 lockdown, have placed … Read More.
Leafly
MAY 18, 2020
Some people smoke to get creative, some smoke to get a bunch of stuff done, but most folks smoke to chill out. Here are 5 strains to help you relax. The post 5 weed strains to help you chill out appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
MAY 19, 2020
While it has been a challenge for employers to keep up with the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws spreading across the nation, employers have taken some comfort in that most of these states still grant employers the right to maintain a drug-free workplace and take action against those who test positive for marijuana, including rejecting job applicants testing positive for drugs.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 19, 2020
Have you ever wondered how to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language? If so, you are not the first! Thankfully, the American Sign Language is way ahead of us and has created a number of signs for the stoner community. This is awesome news for everyone! For those who sign regularly and […]. The post How to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 22, 2020
You’ll always find us checking their list of updates to see if we have missed anything. The NE States Maine Feds withdraw mental health grants … Read More.
Leafly
MAY 22, 2020
The author of 'High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users' discusses pleasure, ritual, and altered consciousness. The post Why do humans use drugs? A conversation with ‘High’ author Ingrid Walker appeared first on Leafly.
CannaTech
MAY 17, 2020
When Rylie Maedler addresses an audience there’s rarely a dry eye left in the room. By the end of her story, Rylie has gotten under your skin, into your heart and settled in your memory. Rylie was scheduled to be with us in Tel Aviv, but with the event being delayed, we wanted to catch up with her and see how she’s doing and what initiatives she’s taken on since we saw her six months ago in Cape Town.
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