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Annoyed By Cannabis Smell – She Sued Her Neighbor & Won

Cannabis Law Report

The Washington Post reports A D.C. judge has ruled that a man who smokes medical marijuana in his apartment must stop after a neighbor complained that the odor from his marijuana crept into her home and caused a nuisance.

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Top Nine Benefits of Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

What are the top nine benefits of medical cannabis? According to the Canadian government, there aren’t any. And uttering anything contrary to this opinion is against the law. As Canada’s cannabis regulations state: It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the promotion could create the impression that health or cosmetic benefits may be derived f

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Florida Passes Hemp Bill Without THC Cap

Veriheal

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive compound that is responsible for the “high” associated with marijuana. And while hemp and marijuana are essentially from the same plant, their difference is in their legal status based on the concentration of THC. Hemp typically contains 0.3% or less THC and produces no intoxicating effect. As such, it is primarily grown to harness its potential health benefits.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

Project CBD

Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways. 1,2 Today we focus on spicy-peppery beta-caryophyllene (BCP), one of the most common cannabis terpenes, which acts on several targets that impact the endocannabinoi

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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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Survey: Older Adults Hold Positive Attitudes Toward Cannabis

NORML

Eighty-three percent of participants said that cannabis is “less harmful to a person’s health compared to alcohol” and 67 percent said that it is a “highly important treatment for older adults.” The post Survey: Older Adults Hold Positive Attitudes Toward Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Another strong month for Illinois recreational cannabis sales

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced recreational cannabis sales totals for May 2023. After recording strong monthly sales totals for March and April, Illinois recorded its third-most monthly sales total since legalization. May totals reached $132,777,299.46, surpassing all other months, except March 2023 ($134,790,381.77) and July 2020 ($135,658,291.46).

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U.S. Long Jumper Gets Stripped of Title After Testing Positive for THC

Veriheal

Tara Davis-Woodhall, a 23-year-old U.S. long jumper, was stripped of the national indoor title she obtained in February after testing positive for THC. As announced by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), she has been suspended for a month. The sample was collected on Feb. 17 at the 2023 USA Track and Field (USATF) indoor championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after she had won the long jump title with a record of 6.99 meters.

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Rhode Island: Courts Expunge Over 20,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions in Six Months

NORML

“Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.” The post Rhode Island: Courts Expunge Over 20,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions in Six Months appeared first on NORML.

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Hawai?i Attorney General prevails in federal challenge to hemp regulations

Cannabis Law Report

The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi entered judgment in favor of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and the Director of Health in a lawsuit challenging the Department’s regulations prohibiting the sale of Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC products processed from hemp.

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Review: Sonny G Rosin Cart by Verano

Illinois News Joint

As the market share of solventless extractions continues to grow, one of the most widely available options for experiencing rosin is the humble vape cart. Many consumers will have their initial encounter with solventless concentrates through these convenient battery-powered devices. Bearing this in mind, I recently visited Zenleaf Prospect Heights and picked up a Verano Sonny G Live Rosin Cart to sample.

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Failure to Hire Claims Go Up In Smoke for Pot-Using New Jersey Job Applicant

The Blunt Truth

On May 25, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey granted an employer’s motion to dismiss a putative class action in Zanetich v. Wal-Mart Stores E., Inc. Addressing an issue of first impression, the Court held that job applicants do not have a private right of action under the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (the “CREAMMA”), the state’s recreational marijuana law.

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Missouri: Courts Expunge Over 40,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions Ahead of Legal Deadline, But Some Counties Remain Non-Compliant

NORML

“It is clear that many counties have made no serious effort to comply with the requirements of the Missouri Constitution," Missouri NORML Coordinator Dan Viets said. “It should not be necessary to seek a court order in order to force our courts to comply with the Missouri Constitution, but if that is what is required, we may pursue that option." The post Missouri: Courts Expunge Over 40,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions Ahead of Legal Deadline, But Some Counties Remain Non-Compliant appeared firs

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Rhode Island: Courts Expunge Over 20,000 Cannabis -Related Convictions in Six Months

Cannabis Law Report

NORML Report Tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders have had their marijuana convictions expunged by the courts in recent months in compliance with provisions of the state’s adult use cannabis legalization law. Following an executive order issued by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A.

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My experience at the Illinois Cannabis Conference

Illinois News Joint

A good indicator for gauging the state of a regulated cannabis industry is the attendance at the business-to-business conferences. The 2023 Illinois Cannabis Conference provided a clear sign that Illinois is poised for growth. During my two days at the Schaumburg Convention Center , I immersed myself in the conference, represented Illinois News Joint , and took notes of some highlights.

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Cannabis and Its Health Benefits: What You Should Know – Part 2

United Patients Group

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and its health benefits are becoming more widely recognized in modern times. Part 1 of this series discussed how cannabis can improve sleep, reduce inflammation, and alleviate anxiety. In this article, we will explore additional health benefits of cannabis, including mindfulness and being in the moment, pain management, mental health management, body weight management, and the many benefits of CBD.

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New Federal Bill Appropriates Millions Toward University-Sponsored Cannabis Research

NORML

"This bill will facilitate trusted university partners to engage in the kinds of research that will best equip state and federal lawmakers and regulators to develop effective cannabis policies based on public health and safety, will allow consumers to make more informed choices, and will help train the next generation of cannabis researchers." The post New Federal Bill Appropriates Millions Toward University-Sponsored Cannabis Research appeared first on NORML.

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From Legal & Tax Publishing To Drug Detection: Wolters Kluwer acquires U.S. AI-enabled drug diversion detection software

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wolters Kluwer Health today announced it has signed and completed the acquisition of Invistics Corporation (Invistics), a U.S.-based provider of cloud-based, AI-enabled software for drug diversion detection and controlled substance compliance. Invistics will join the company’s Clinical Surveillance, Compliance & Data Solutions unit, part of Clinical Solutions.

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My experience at Higher Love 2023

Illinois News Joint

High-Minded Events has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of Illinois cannabis events. I have attended multiple HME events, and I can confidently say that each has been meticulously organized and extremely enjoyable. That was why I was thrilled to receive an invite to Higher Love , HME’s Pride Month kick-off event celebrating the intersection of the LGBTQ community and cannabis culture.

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Colorado’s Online Cannabis Market, Florida’s Legalization Push, & a Psilocybin Drug Under Development

Veriheal

Colorado is boldly moving to bring cannabis sales online, Florida’s attorney general put a damper on the state’s legalization push, and a Massachusetts biotech company began developing a psilocybin-based drug. Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news. Colorado’s Online Cannabis Revolution Colorado is bringing its wildly popular cannabis industry online!

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State Policy Weekly Update 6/7/2023

NORML

Highlights include: CA, LA, NV, NY, OH, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/7/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Wild Montana and the Montana Wildlife Federation file suit saying Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen using “legislative trickery” that doesn’t allow for wildlife funding from cannabis taxes as previously agreed

Cannabis Law Report

It is all very complicated and the Daily Montanan explains it with clarity. Essentially it appears that cannabis tax funds are being shovelled in the wrong direction and a number of parties aren’t happy Here’s the introduction to the piece A second lawsuit challenging how Senate Bill 442 was handled by Gov.

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Review: French Toast White Chocolate Crunch Bar by NGW

Illinois News Joint

Ratio cannabis edibles, which combine THC and CBD, have gained acclaim for their ability to provide balanced effects, offering relief without intoxication, making them particularly useful to medical patients. Producers are now seeking to further drive this value by incorporating minor cannabinoids such as CBN and CBG, which can introduce novel and intriguing experiences.

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ACLU Backs Afroman: Police Sue Rapper Over Use of Footage From Botched Cannabis Raid on His Home  

Veriheal

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its Ohio chapter have stepped in to support rapper Afroman in a civil lawsuit filed against him by seven police officers. The officers are angry over Afroman’s use of surveillance footage from their failed marijuana raid on his home in his new music video. Afroman, who rose to fame with his 2000 hit single “Because I Got High,” has long been associated with cannabis use and culture.

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High-dose edibles from Betty’s Eddies, Bubby’s Baked & InHouse are here

Leafly

40mg high-dose edibles of all your favorite flavors from Betty's Eddies, Bubby's Baked, and inHouse are now available in Maryland. The post High-dose edibles from Betty’s Eddies, Bubby’s Baked & InHouse are here appeared first on Leafly.

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RAW Rolling Papers Parent Wins $1.5M in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against OCB Makers

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report A federal judge this week ordered Republic Brands, the makers of OCB rolling papers, to pay $1.5 million to HBI International, the parent company behind RAW rolling papers, for copyright and trade dress infringement. A federal judge on Monday ordered Republic Brands, makers of OCB rolling papers, to pay $1.

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Review: Huckleberry, Marionberry, and Sour Cherry Gummies by Wyld

Illinois News Joint

In 2019, in what seems like a lifetime ago, I purchased my first legal gummies during an annual writers’ conference in Portland. I remember being flabbergasted as an Illinoisan suddenly in a state where smoking weed was legal and blatant (I mean, on-the-streets in-front-of-cops blatant). I had no idea about cannabis brands or what to purchase from a dispensary half the size of a mobile trailer.

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Minnesota Legalizes Marijuana For Recreational Use

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products. Impact on Businesses The law creates licenses for 15 types of cannabis businesses, each of which will be subject to an application process, application fees, license fees, and renewal fees.

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We visited America’s cutest gay pot shop—Flore

Leafly

Inside the new Castro District cannabis boutique—Flore. The post We visited America’s cutest gay pot shop—Flore appeared first on Leafly.

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Foley Hoag Adds New Partner Schultz to New York Cannabis Practice

Cannabis Law Report

Jeffrey Schultz has joined Foley Hoag LLP as a partner in its Business Department and Cannabis Industry practice, where he will focus on corporate and securities law matters, early company financings, and state-law cannabis regulatory matters. He is resident in the firm’s New York office.

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Is Cannabis a Placebo?

Cannabis Life Network

Is cannabis a placebo? What does that even mean? A placebo is traditionally a pill that has no active ingredients. Drug researchers will split test subjects into a group that receives the actual substance and another group that gets a placebo, or “sugar pill.” If the group receiving the real substance does better than the placebo group, the researchers conclude the medicine works.