How Cannabis is Transforming Oklahoma
Project CBD
JULY 31, 2019
In 1997, Will Foster, then 38, was sentenced to 93 years in an Oklahoma state prison for growing a small cannabis garden in a locked bomb shelter under his home in Tulsa.
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Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Not Linked to Adult Brain Structure
Leafly
JULY 31, 2019
An Arizona State University examined 200 brain scans from adults who used cannabis in their youth. They found 'no lasting effects.'. The post Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Not Linked to Adult Brain Structure appeared first on Leafly.
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Cannabis and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Compelling Evidence
Cannabis Cheri
AUGUST 1, 2019
Pin This! Guest post by Lanny Swerdlow, RN, LNC. When it comes to cannabis and Alzheimer’s disease, marijuana can not only help treat the symptoms of this devastating disease, it just might prevent it from ever happening in the first place! Dementia is a degeneration of brain function causing memory loss, decline in reasoning skills, along with intellectual deterioration resulting in the inability to carry out the activities of daily life.
New York Decriminalizes Marijuana
WeedAdvisor
JULY 30, 2019
New York decriminalized marijuana on July 29 th , as explained by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. During his campaign, Governor Andrew Cuomo pledged to legalize the drug. Unfortunately, his bill did not garner enough support, stopping that promise in its tracks. However, this did not deter Cuomo from pushing for some marijuana reform in New York.
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.
Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Access to Begin Next Week
NORML
AUGUST 2, 2019
Qualified patients are anticipated to finally begin accessing medical cannabis products next week, according to a statement issued by regulators at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). Lawmakers initially approved the establishment of the state’s medical cannabis access program in 2015, but its rollout has faced numerous delays.
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What is CBG (cannabigerol)?
Leaf Science
AUGUST 1, 2019
If you think the world of cannabis-based words and abbreviations is a confusing one, then you are not on your own. From sativas to percolators to tetrahydrocannabinols, unless you are fully ingrained within the culture, these terms are possibly going to fly right over your head. The most important words within the cannabis dictionary are cannabinoids.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Introduces Cannabis Research Bill
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 1, 2019
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the second highest ranking Democratic senator, introduced a bill on Wednesday aimed at lifting barriers to research into marijuana. The legislation would not federally deschedule cannabis but would instead move it from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. It would also assign research objectives to several federal health and science agencies.
Study: Adolescent Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Structural Brain Differences in Adulthood
NORML
JULY 30, 2019
The use of cannabis during adolescence is not associated with structural brain differences in adulthood, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Investigators from Arizona State University and the University of Pittsburgh assessed the impact of adolescent cannabis exposure on brain morphology in adulthood.
Are We Turning CBD Into ‘Snake Oil’?
Leafly
AUGUST 1, 2019
CBD (cannabidiol) has become a trend before scientists have even fully figured out how it works with our bodies. What will that mean for its future medical use and perception? The post Are We Turning CBD Into ‘Snake Oil’? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Industry: The Latest Takeaways
The Blunt Truth
JULY 30, 2019
Last week, several members of Seyfarth’s cannabis practice attended CannaVest West and the Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. Industry expert panels discussed market trends, private equity, venture capital, family offices, and banking, as well as commercial real estate, which I had the opportunity to moderate. Of interest to TBT readers, a few key takeaways from the event include: Investment Opportunities – many industry experts accept as a given the fact that institutional capital will remai
Haaretz Analysis Israel Health Ministry Pushing to Subsidize Cannabis for Autistic Children, Adults With medical marijuana prices expected to soar, ministry aiming to set price limits for treatment, but it remains unclear who would cover costs
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 30, 2019
The Israeli Health Ministry is spearheading a move aimed at setting a maximal price for medicinal cannabis for children and adults with autism, who are treated with this drug on a regular basis. The target is 500 shekels ($142) a month. This comes on the heels of an earlier announcement by the ministry, relating to people requiring 30 to 50 grams cannabis a month.
Court: DEA Must Explain Its Failure to Act Upon Pending Marijuana Cultivation Applications
NORML
AUGUST 2, 2019
A federal court has ordered the Drug Enforcement Administration to respond to a lawsuit charging the agency with failing to move forward with a 2016 policy to expand the total number of federally licensed marijuana cultivators. In August 2016, Drug Enforcement Administration officials adopted a policy “to increase the number of entities registered under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to grow marijuana to supply legitimate researchers in the United States.” To date, however, the
Medical Marijuana Expected Tuesday at Louisiana Dispensaries
Leafly
AUGUST 2, 2019
Patients in Louisiana have been waiting years for medical marijuana, after lawmakers created the regulatory framework for dispensing therapeutic cannabis in 2015. The post Medical Marijuana Expected Tuesday at Louisiana Dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.
Seven Things Foreign Companies Should Consider When Investing in US Cannabis
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 1, 2019
Our cannabis business attorneys see more and more deals where foreign individuals or companies want to invest in or acquire licensed cannabis businesses. It’s often easy for foreign companies to assume that because cannabis is state-lawful, it is similar to any other investment. This couldn’t be farther for the truth. Even for local companies, the cannabis industry is much different from any other industry.
UK: Anti-drug vigilantes smash up CBD food supplement shop
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 29, 2019
In what appears to be a case of mistaken identity, confused anti-drug vigilantes have trashed a shop selling cannabidiol products and tagged “STOP THE DRUGS” across its windows. The manager of No.1 CBD LTD in Blackpool was horrified to turn up to work one morning this week and find her store with broken windows and covered in spray paint. The vandals had emblazoned the words “stop drugs” in big red capitals across the glass shop front.
NORML Remembers Dr. Mark Kleiman
NORML
JULY 29, 2019
NORML regrets the passing of Prof. Mark A. R. Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. Unlike many of us at NORML, Dr. Kleiman’s advocacy for ending marijuana prohibition did not stem from a deep appreciation of either personal freedom or equal rights; rather, he approached the issue primarily from a public safety a
Is Vertical Growing the Future of Cannabis?
Leafly
AUGUST 2, 2019
As the cannabis industry expands, producers look to make growing more efficient. This new technology may be the answer. The post Is Vertical Growing the Future of Cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
Oregon Limits the Import and Export of Hemp and Hemp Products
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 2, 2019
A few weeks ago, we explained what Oregon’s “total THC” testing requirement is and why it matters from a contractual point of view. Today, we further explore this issue and discuss how it is affecting industry players’ ability to export and import hemp and hemp products to the Beaver State. Back in 2018, Oregon law makers passed Senate Bill 1544 (later codified in ORS 475B ), which prohibits the exportation and importation of marijuana items in the state.
CBD And Genetic Testing Provide Hope For ‘Intractable’ Epilepsy In Children
The Fresh Toast
JULY 31, 2019
CBD derivatives have been shown to be effective in reducing seizures, but it was not until last year that the FDA approved a CBD drug for childhood epilepsy, called Epidiolex. Continue reading CBD And Genetic Testing Provide Hope For ‘Intractable’ Epilepsy In Children at The Fresh Toast.
Protecting Future Generations: The Second Chance for Students Act
NORML
JULY 30, 2019
In an attempt to address one of several collateral consequences associated with a marijuana-related charge, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) has introduced the Second Chance for Students Act. If passed by Congress, the bill will allow students convicted of simple marijuana possession to maintain access to financial aid for six months while they complete an approved drug rehabilitation program. “One mistake shouldn’t mean the end of a student’s education,” Congressman Fos
USA Today Report: Cannabis Consumers Reduce Use of Pills, Booze
Leafly
JULY 29, 2019
Among those surveyed, 49% reported reducing over-the-counter painkiller use since starting cannabis, and 52% reduced prescription drug use. The post USA Today Report: Cannabis Consumers Reduce Use of Pills, Booze appeared first on Leafly.
Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Connecticut
Canna Law Blog
JULY 28, 2019
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
Judge Says Woodstock Festival Is Allowed Create Own Cannabis Brand
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 30, 2019
MRR. reports. A judge says the owners of the Woodstock music festival name can license it to create a marijuana brand marking the 50th anniversary of the famed gathering. U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe (GAHR’-duh-fee) on Monday rejected a claim that the deal would infringe on the name of another company, Woodstock Roots. Gardephe concluded the nature of the planned Woodstock-branded recreational marijuana and a competitor’s cannabis-related smoking paraphernalia are different.
Cannabis, Alzheimer’s And Hope Are On The Horizon
The Fresh Toast
JULY 31, 2019
At the very least, cannabis can soothe agitation in later stage patients and calm anxiety. Continue reading Cannabis, Alzheimer’s And Hope Are On The Horizon at The Fresh Toast.
New York Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession Starting Aug. 27
Leafly
JULY 29, 2019
It'll be a $50 ticket for holding less than one ounce, $200 for one to two ounces of cannabis. The post New York Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession Starting Aug. 27 appeared first on Leafly.
The Worst Cannabis Hazards (Still) around in California
Canna Law Blog
JULY 30, 2019
Commercial cannabis licensing in California kicked off on January 1, 2018. A few days later, former U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, rescinded all former Department of Justice guidance on federal enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act in states with legal cannabis. The industry reaction in California that day was all over the place, and chaos and uncertainty was in the air.
MJ Biz Free Report: Women & Minorities in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 1, 2019
Women & Minorities in the Cannabis Industry. Join MJBizDaily as we explore, promote and encourage diversity in the cannabis industry. This free report , featuring the latest research and analysis from MJBizDaily, serves as a reality check and helps bring clarity and understanding of the forces that drive swings in racial and gender employment across the cannabis landscape.
5 Benefits of CBD Oil
Otherside Farms
AUGUST 1, 2019
The annual sale of CBD Oil in the United States is projected to exceed $1.8 billion by 2022. As one of the most actively used ingredients of marijuana, Cannabidiol has several benefits and uses. Based on this, it’s little wonder that the use of CBD Oil has been on the rise for the last few years. . Here we look at some of the biggest benefits you’re likely to experience from using the oil from Cannabis.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Market Is Booming—Thanks to New York
Leafly
JULY 31, 2019
A cannabis retailer near the Massachusetts–New York border says New Yorkers make up more than half of its customers. Other shops are seeing similar patterns. The post The Massachusetts Cannabis Market Is Booming—Thanks to New York appeared first on Leafly.
Washington Cannabis: Crimes That Affect Your License Application, Maintenance, and Renewal
Canna Law Blog
JULY 31, 2019
Most of us do not intend to break the law, but occasionally we may be caught on the wrong side of law enforcement. Both felony and misdemeanor crimes can derail an individual’s or company’s initial marijuana license application or renewal process. The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (the “WSLCB”) utilizes a point system, and if a true party of interest (“TPOI”) in a cannabis business accumulates too many points based on criminal activity, that can jeopardize the company’s ability to obtain,
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