Leafwell
MARCH 11, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is still a big mystery in many ways. How it works and what effect it has on the body is not precisely known, partially because far more clinical trials need to take place before we can say anything for sure, and partially because research on cannabinoids – even the non-psychoactive/non-intoxicating ones – is still restricted in many parts of the world.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 15, 2019
Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines One of the most ancient medical uses of cannabis was headache relief and migraines. But support from modern science has been thin—until this year. The post Science: Why More Marijuana May Equal Fewer Migraines appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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Leafly
MARCH 15, 2019
When it comes to microdosing, more than size matters. Arizona's Darwin Brands explain how their team customizes cannabis oil with microdosing in mind. The post Finding the Right Mix for Microdosing appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2019
49 years ago, Keith Stroup founded NORML to end marijuana prohibition. Now, 10 states and DC have legalized the adult-use of marijuana, and more than two-thirds of the country has legalized medical cannabis. We’ve moved mountains, thanks to good people like you. Our birthday wish this year is simple: let’s legalize America. Today, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the progress we’ve made and stand strong with us in the fight for freedom.
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.
Cannabis Chronicles
MARCH 15, 2019
Emerald Enterprises, the owner of now-closed Sticky’s Pot Shop, has reached an agreement to pay fines stemming from defying Clark County’s ban on recreational marijuana retailing in unincorporated parts of the county. Sticky’s owner John Larson must pay a civil penalty of $112,500 to the county under the stipulated judgment filed in Clark County Superior Court.
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Leafly
MARCH 14, 2019
Even as they've developed side by side, state-legal cannabis markets have evolved considerable differences in product pricing. The post Where’s the Cheapest Cannabis? A State-by-State Comparison appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration sought public comments specific to whether changes ought to be recommended regarding imposing international manufacturing and distributing restrictions, under international treaties, on certain drug substances. Per the FDA: FDA, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, invites interested persons to submit comments on the notifications from the United Nations concerning these drug substances.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 13, 2019
Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible Liver disease occurs when the liver experiences a high amount of tissue scarring and cell death. Here's how medical marijuana can help. The post Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 9, 2019
There’s no question that cannabis remains a rocky, emerging industry even though entire countries and more than 30 U.S. states now have cannabis legalization or “medicalization” The reasons why though stem from a variety of sources–federal prohibition, the patchwork quilt of regulations from state to state, the array of personalities coming into the industry from black and gray markets, the bad behavior and fraud that abounds with the constant changes in state and local c
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2019
Years after voters approved a medical marijuana law in the state—and following a high-profile lawsuit—patients will finally have access to smokable cannabis flower. The post ‘About Damn Time’: Smokable Cannabis Coming to Florida appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 12, 2019
After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. Some highlights include expedited expungement for past misdemeanor marijuana convictions, a three-percent tax to be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist, and provisions to incentivize socio-economic, racial, and gender equity in the state’s
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 12, 2019
Here’s The Science On Why Marijuana Makes You Sleepy About 40 million Americans have some sort of sleep issues and marijuana can help, but first, let's explain exactly why does marijuana make you sleepy. The post Here’s The Science On Why Marijuana Makes You Sleepy appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 9, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis lawyers are heading to Brussels next week to challenge a recent decision by the European Union to reclassify food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) and prohibit their sale. While the rest of the western world moves towards an acceptance of cannabis products either medically or recreationally, the European Union pushed back in February, updating a cla
Leafly
MARCH 11, 2019
Medical marijuana laws don’t pair well with the US healthcare system. That’s especially true in Missouri, where medical laws don’t kick in until after Aug. 4. “What would you do, man?”. The post Missouri Police Searched a Hospitalized Cancer Patient for Cannabis. Here’s Why appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
On March 13, members of the Florida state House of Representatives voted 101 to 11 to approve legislation (Senate Bill 182) to re-legalize the inhalation of herbal cannabis formulations for medical purposes. The bill was unanimously approved by the state Senate last week, and will now be transmitted to Governor Ron DeSantis. Seventy-one percent of Floridians voted in 2016 to amend the state’s constitution to allow for the use of medical marijuana.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 14, 2019
In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important There is very little in the universe that is more brutal than a wicked case of insomnia. Marijuana works, but only if used correctly. The post In The Battle Against Insomnia, Marijuana Type Is Important appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 15, 2019
The new law will set up guidelines for inventory testing and tracking, advertising, packaging and labeling, among other things. It also allows employers to fire medical marijuana users in certain “safety-sensitive jobs” who test positive for cannabis use. Here are additional details, according to The Oklahoman : Products will be tested for pesticides, THC, terpenoid potency and heavy metals.
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2019
Can’t fully get rid of that cannabis strain you grew for so long? Learn how to store seeds and pollen to clear space in your garden and hang onto those favorite genetics for another day. The post Preserving Cannabis Genetics: How to Collect and Store Seeds and Pollen appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act ( HR 1687 ) is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 11, 2019
Why Are Cannabis Terpenes So Very Important? People usually associate terpenes only with the fragrance and flavor of a marijuana strain in question, but the reality is quite far from it. The post Why Are Cannabis Terpenes So Very Important? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
MassRoots
MARCH 14, 2019
The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. Located in East Fultonham in Muskingum County, Grow Ohio is officially the first producer to be awarded a license to manufacture popular cannabis products like edibles, tinctures , transdermal patches, and topical salves, creams, or lotions in the Buckeye State.
Leafly
MARCH 15, 2019
Former US House Speaker John Boehner appeared on behalf of Acreage Cannabis, prompting a small backlash against "corporate cannabis.". The post SXSW Cannabis Headliner Draws Crowds and Protest appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 12, 2019
This week, the Minority Cannabis Business Association unveiled their Municipal Ordinance model on how localities can administer new business licenses in a fashion that promote minority entrepreneurs and ensure that the emerging industry will not be dominated by a flood on new investors who have not been harmed by the consequences of prohibition. As states continue dialing back their war on marijuana consumers, it is important that those who were most negatively impacted by our oppressive prohibi
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 15, 2019
More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana Marijuana contains several monoterpenoids – small, aromatic molecules – that have a wide range of activities including pain and anxiety relief and that work by inhibiting TRP channels. The post More Than Just THC: A Pharmacologist Looks At The Untapped Healing Compounds Of Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 10, 2019
Here’s the Abstract. Hemp in the United States: A Case Study of Regulatory Path Dependence. Trey Malone Kevin Gomez. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy , ppz001. , [link]. Published 08 March 2019. Abstract. The Agricultural Act of 2014 allowed for federally funded research on hemp for the first time since 1937. Since 2014, pro-hemp legislation has received increasingly bipartisan support, culminating with the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, which would remove industrial hemp from its cur
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2019
The Lone Star State is so strict that only epilepsy patients can obtain CBD oil. But some companies are investing for the long haul. The post Here’s What Medical Cannabis Looks Like in Texas appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 15, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has reintroduced H.R. 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannab
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 14, 2019
The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need An in-depth CBD User’s manual for new and established patients that addresses key questions about cannabidiol and cannabis therapeutics. The post The Only CBD User’s Manual You Need appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 12, 2019
In keeping with last week’s cannabis patent litigation update , it’s important to discuss a landmark decision that was made by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) on claims involving a cannabis patent just two months ago. On January 3, 2019, the PTAB published its Final Written Decision in the case, Insys Development Co, Inc. v.
Leafly
MARCH 11, 2019
The best Austin hotels, munchies, bars, tours, and more for friends of the herb. The post The Cannabis Fan’s Guide to Austin, Texas Tourism appeared first on Leafly.
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