Project CBD

AUGUST 6, 2019

The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society ( ICRS ) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. Over 200 scientists from around the world attended the four-day conference, which included 65 oral presentations and nearly 200 posters covering a wide range of topics – with the caveat that researchers had to present new, unpiblished data.

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Leafly

AUGUST 8, 2019

Canadian athletes need to be careful not to confuse legalization of cannabis in Canada with permission to use cannabis in sport. The post Cannabis in Sports: Unpacking Exemptions for Therapeutic Use appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug. The two-year experiment is being overseen by the French Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM), which drew up a 13-name committee to explore the possibilities of reform in one of Europe’s largest markets in December 2018.

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

Democratic Gov. John Carney has signed legislation amending criminal penalties for juveniles who violate the state’s marijuana possession laws. Senate Bill 45 eliminates criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses (up to one ounce) for those under the age of 21. Instead, juvenile offenders will face a fine-only civil penalty.

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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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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 8, 2019

In a rather unexpected turn of events, one Democratic representative from Florida filed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. While it is a good step forward, the move seems politically jarring. Florida is not exactly a cannabis-friendly state, dragging its feet to role out medical marijuana long after it was legalized. Even then the rules are very restrictive.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2019

Each Saturday, we have been running a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Over the past five weeks, we covered Joe Biden , Bernie Sanders , Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg.

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Leafly

AUGUST 5, 2019

CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is one of many molecules derived from cannabis. Learn more about this little-known cannabinoid and its potential promise in medicine. The post What Is CBDV (Cannabidivarin) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafly.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2019

Every year the ASA team and I spend a considerable amount of time formally comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States. In 2019 this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories. The nearly 200-page report we created provides a detailed analysis of the state of medical cannabis programs around the country.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 6, 2019

The 29th annual International Cannabinoid Research Society ( ICRS ) symposium, which convened last month in Bethesda, Maryland, featured new developments in CBD science that have far-reaching implications for many areas of medicine. Just over 500 participants from around the world attended the four-day conference, which included 65 oral presentations and nearly 200 posters covering a wide range of topics – with the caveat that researchers had to present new, unpublished data.

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

Every August, members of Congress head home from the swampland of Washington, DC back to their home districts. That can only mean one thing – town hall season is upon us. This provides a unique opportunity for constituents to engage face-to-face with their members of Congress and hold them accountable for their actions in Washington. We are so close to ending prohibition and it is imperative that we keep pushing forward toward a sensible marijuana policy.

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Leafly

AUGUST 8, 2019

It's not just legalization, say researchers—it's access to legal cannabis dispensaries that helps the most. The post Study Finds Cannabis Dispensaries Reduce Opioid Deaths by 21% appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2019

Utah is a unique state for a variety of reasons, but recently it gained additional notoriety because the “world leader in essential oils” (based on global revenue), Young Living Essential Oils, announced it acquired Colorado-based Nature’s Ultra. Nature’s Ultra owns more than 1,500 acres of hemp farms in Colorado and produces “natural, organic, vegan approved, and gluten free” CBD oil with 0.0% THC. 0.0% THC is the key.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 8, 2019

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ll start our news coverage in Louisiana , where medical marijuana has cleared the final hurdle and is shipping out to dispensaries. It’s been a bumpy ride to the sales counter, so any optimism about the success of the program is cautious.

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

Working at NORML is kind of like going on a Tinder date; you have no idea what you’re getting into until it’s much too late. When I landed my job with NORML, I had pretty “high” expectations and, luckily, I was not let down (unlike ALL of my online dating experiences). I guess you could say that NORML was a love match for me… Here’s why– My first big project involved lobbying for the Blumenauer-McClintock-Norton amendment to the House CJS Appropriations

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Leafly

AUGUST 8, 2019

From finding the brain region that gets you high to more benefits of CBD, we round up the most intriguing studies in cannabis science from the first half of 2019. The post The Latest in Cannabis Research: Winter/Spring 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2019

Just a few weeks ago, Curaleaf Holdings (“Curaleaf”) announced that it would pay $875 million, mostly in stock, to acquire a Chicago based cannabis company, Grassroots. (See here.) This followed news in May that Curaleaf had reached a nearly $1 billion all-stock deal with one of Oregon’s biggest cannabis companies, Cura Partners, Inc. (See here ). These deals made Curaleaf one of the world’s largest marijuana companies, if not the largest.

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The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 9, 2019

Although most Americans have not yet heard of CBN, some reports indicate the cannabis component is on its way to becoming the next rockstar cannabinoid of the legal weed movement. Continue reading CBD Might Not Cause You To Fail a Drug Test, But CBN Might at The Fresh Toast.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 6, 2019

On July 29, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed state legislation that further decriminalizes the possession of cannabis. The bill, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-Bronx), was passed by the New York State Assembly just over a month before it was signed, receiving 39 to 20 votes in the State Senate and 94 to 44 votes in the State Assembly.

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Leafly

AUGUST 6, 2019

“There is a national game plan by the bigger companies to dominate 100% of the American space, to monopolize as much as possible,” said the shop's co-owner. “City councils, mayors, local congressmen—everyone’s affected by the will of the bigger companies. The post Boston’s First Licensed Cannabis Shop Is a Big Win for Equity appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

Last month, South Carolina’s Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office issued a letter to the Chief of the state’s Law Enforcement Division. The letter responded to a number of questions raised by the Chief regarding hemp. South Carolina, like many other states, regulates the cultivation, handling, and processing of hemp. It distinguishes between raw hemp and “hemp products.” Hemp products in South Carolina are defined as: All products with the federally defined THC lev

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Otherside Farms

AUGUST 9, 2019

While some have recognized for decades the benefits that chemicals such as THC and CBD provide, the general public is increasingly becoming aware of the multitude of uses for these supplements. From treating anxiety to regulating appetite, these ingredients promote a host of health benefits for people of all ages and conditions. Yet less attention is given to the benefits that CBD can provide to our non-human friends – in particular, dogs.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2019

A rather worrying report via Vice who report, “Dispensaries are adopting in-store surveillance systems to protect profits. Experts warn it’s a ‘slippery slope’ to discrimination.” Privacy issues and cannabis, are, without a doubt, on the rise. Mason Marks law professor at Gonzaga University writes… As you approach the machine, in-store cameras feed images to algorithms that analyze your appearance to determine if you might be carrying a weapon, and compare you

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Leafly

AUGUST 8, 2019

Sanders, a longtime legalization advocate, said that as president, he would bypass partisan bickering in Congress and legalize cannabis through an executive order. The post Bernie Says He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2019

As we predicted , litigation concerning hemp production continues to rise. At this point, it is the rare week that we do not see at least one new lawsuit on the state or federal docket– and that is just in Oregon. Given the extraordinary growth in hemp licensure and cultivation nationwide, it seems the courts will have their hands full for the foreseeable future with hemp industry litigation.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 7, 2019

By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel. Larry Smart, professor in the Horticulture Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, in a greenhouse examining industrial hemp. Photo Credit: Justin Muir/Cornell University. The kick-off of the first U.S. industrial hemp germplasm repository, or seed bank, was recently announced by New York State Senator Charles Schumer.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Brian Cusack. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Brian Cusack Managing Director Dr. Hemp Me writes, “The issue of legalisation of cannabis and its derived products has been under discussion for decades in Italy. However, with each passing year, the legal status of cannabis and CBD products only gets murkier.” .

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Leafly

AUGUST 8, 2019

Here's why consumers should come to their senses and move beyond THC. The post 40% THC Flower?! How Lab Shopping and THC Inflation Cheat Cannabis Consumers appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2019

Many people think owning and operating a cannabis business is a dream job. The reality is that any dream job can quickly become a nightmare when your business gets pulled into a dispute. Failing to resolve disputes early can be shockingly expensive. Discovery — of documents and by depositions — is usually costly, and risky too. For example, a court recently fined a company $50,000-a-day for failing to produce all the voluminous documents its opponents demanded.

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The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 9, 2019

New research shows recreational marijuana laws reduce annual opioid deaths by 20-35%. Continue reading Why Recreational — Not Medical — Marijuana Access Reduces Opioid Overdoses at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Steve Schain , Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Steve Schain: Hoban Law Group. In a July 24, 2019 dated guidance, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) announced it will be randomly collecting and testing hemp variety samples from 25% of licensed hemp growers for tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) content.

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