Leafly
MARCH 8, 2020
All of a sudden Gov. Andrew Cuomo has higher priorities and travel limitations. The post Capitol Confidential: COVID-19 could derail New York cannabis legalization appeared first on Leafly.
CannaMD
MARCH 8, 2020
In January of 2020, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology published a review titled Marijuana Use in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease. The study touched on a number of both general and specific concerns related to marijuana’s potential role in a range of cardiovascular disorders, but ultimately offered no specific and definitive conclusions.
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NORML
MARCH 12, 2020
On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. “Our veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country, the absolute least we owe them is to ensure they are taken care of when they return to civilian life,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traum
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2020
In a $1.2 billion state industry, fewer than 1% of license holders are minority entrepreneurs. A new program aims to improve things. The post Washington state legislators finally create a cannabis equity program appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Project CBD
MARCH 10, 2020
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Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Project CBD
MARCH 10, 2020
Fibromyalgia is an intractable condition defined by chronic, widespread pain and debilitation. But a recent study published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology demonstrated that cannabis can be used effectively to remedy these problems, at least by some patients.
Americans for Safe Access
MARCH 9, 2020
There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. Despite this, cannabis retains its Schedule I status under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning the federal government considers it to be a dangerous, highly addictive substance with no medical value.
The Joint Blog
MARCH 10, 2020
According to a new study published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, the adjunctive use of marijuana is associated with opioid-sparing effects and overall improvements in symptom management in those suffering from cancer pain. The study is titled The efficacy of medical marijuana in the treatment of cancer-related pain. For the study, researchers examined trends in opioid consumption and symptom control in cancer patients who did and did not consume marijuana for medical purposes.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2020
Earl Blumenauer is a member of Congress representing Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District. As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Currently, VA healthcare providers, however, are prohibited from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a state-legal medical cannabis recommendation, forcing milit
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
MARCH 10, 2020
Should medical cannabis producers continue to get a tax break? That’s the question the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has asked the state’s high court. On behalf of TRD, the state’s Attorney General’s office filed a petition Monday with the New Mexico Supreme Court asking for clarification about whether medical cannabis is exempt from gross receipts tax, like prescription drugs.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 7, 2020
CBD. It’s everywhere. You see it in advertisements all over your social media. You might see it at your local pharmacy. You’ve likely gotten some spam emails trying to sell you some sort of CBD product. Even Groupon has savings on CBD products that you shop for online or locally. This can cause a great deal of confusion for people, especially when they have been told to try CBD for their back pain, or use CBD for their migraines, upset stomach, IBS , diabetes and so forth.
CannaMD
MARCH 8, 2020
As one of Florida’s largest networks of medical marijuana doctors , CannaMD constantly meets patients concerned about the state and federal conflict regarding medical marijuana – and what this conflict means when it comes to purchasing firearms and applying for a concealed weapons permit. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Nicole “Nikki” Fried , oversees the state department tasked with issuing concealed weapons permits.
Leafwell
MARCH 11, 2020
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. Research even into non-psychoactive/non-intoxicating cannabinoids is restricted in many parts of the world. Yes, we have studies, but many of them are animal or in vitro.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 11, 2020
Medical marijuana has a lot of benefits. But before you dive headfirst into the world of MMJ, it’s a good idea to know what to be on the lookout for. Perhaps one of the biggest questions people have is “What’s the best THC level for medical marijuana?”. But before that question can be answered, you must first understand what THC is, how it works, and what effects it can have on you and the condition you want to treat.
NORML
MARCH 13, 2020
House lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation facilitating the automatic expungement of past, low-level marijuana-related convictions. Legislators decided 116 to 15 in support of House Bill 83 , which mandates , “All court records and police records relating to any … charge of possession of marijuana, … where marijuana is the only charge, the case shall be automatically expunged on or before October 1, 2022.” “Our current law enforcement approach
Leafly
MARCH 10, 2020
Learn more about the link between cannabis and psychosis, and harm reduction strategies for 'lower risk cannabis use.'. The post Cannabis and mental health: Harm reduction strategies appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 7, 2020
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) continues to drag its feet in forging a clear path for the sale and marketing of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products, foreign agencies and industry players are leading the way by adopting their own sets of regulations. Last week, giant beauty retailer Sephora announced it was now enforcing standards specifically tailored for all Hemp CBD products found on its shelves to ensure these products meet the company’s high-quality standards.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 11, 2020
48 hours away from starting, the 17th edition of Spannabis, one of the world’s largest cannabis trade shows, has been forced to postpone its 2020 event in Barcelona, Spain. “As you may know, this morning, the President of the Generalitat of Catalunya [have] announced extraordinary measures to respond to Covid-19 coronavirus disease,” Spannabis explain in […].
NORML
MARCH 11, 2020
House lawmakers today advanced legislation, HB 550 , greatly expanding the pool of marijuana offenders eligible for civil penalties. Under the measure , which passed the House by a vote of 93 to 44, offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis will be reclassified as a civil, rather, than a criminal violation — punishable by a fine only, no arrest and no criminal record.
Leafly
MARCH 13, 2020
Learn about how cannabis can help with glaucoma, a common eye condition affecting about 3 million Americans. The post Can cannabis help with glaucoma? appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 9, 2020
As usual, we’ve been monitoring both brewing and active trademark disputes in the cannabis space, and the most recent example involves the institution that is the Girl Scouts. For background, here are some of the other disputes we’ve covered in the past: Kiva Lawsuit Highlights the Cannabis Industry’s Ongoing Trademark Troubles. Cannabis Trademark Litigation: Web Platform Liability (Mr.
Medicinal Genomics
MARCH 10, 2020
Cannabis testing labs are being presented with a wide variety of microbial testing solutions, each claiming they can shorten test times, increase sensitivity, and lower costs. Given microbial testing is currently the bottleneck in lab turnaround time, products claiming faster results are particularly tempting. However, labs should be wary. We understand enrichment is a tempting corner to cut, especially considering we have observed enrichment bias when studying culture-based enrichment (McKernan
NORML
MARCH 7, 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Don’t forget to sign up for our email list, and we will keep you posted as these bills and more move through your home state legislature and U.S.
Leafly
MARCH 11, 2020
In the search for America’s best pot brownie, we infused Martha Stewart’s cakey, frosted brownie recipe with cannabis cooking oil – and it was amazing. The post How to make the best cannabis brownies: Martha Stewart’s “to-die-for” pot brownie recipe appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 12, 2020
This will be interesting to see if he gets anywhere with his proposal. We think it fairly unlikely. The BJP’s Prasenjit Chakraborty stated in his letter to Modi that the nation can profit from scientific utility of hashish, or ‘ganja’. Because the Tripura authorities continues its crackdown on hashish, a state BJP chief has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in search of legalisation of the drug throughout the nation for medicinal and industrial functions.
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 12, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. FEDERAL NEWS. The big news this week was the FDA’s report to Congress on CBD. The report did not set out a timeline for usage guidelines, citing the need for more data. Commissioner Stephen Hahn did indicate he thought it would be a “fool’s errand” to ban over-the-counter sales.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 8, 2020
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.
Leafly
MARCH 10, 2020
Leafly's guide on cannabis oil vape cartridges will give you everything you need to know to get started vaping. The post What is a cannabis vape cartridge? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 13, 2020
As a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, provincial health officials have banned all gatherings and events of 250 people or more. Shortly afterwards, a statement released by 420 Vancouver organizers announced that the 2020 celebration would not take place this year. Following that lead, on Vancouver Island, the 420 festivities in Victoria have […].
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 10, 2020
CBD continues to flourish in the markets despite lack of federal regulations, and we’ve identified some significant events that indicate there’s no sign it’s stopping. Topical CBD Pain-Relief Receives FDA Product Listing Certification. Elixicure, an over-the-counter (OTC) CBD-infused topical pain-relief cream marketed for treating inflammation, aches, and pains, has received product listing certification from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
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