Medicinal Genomics

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Eurofins Scientific , a global leader in bioanalytical testing, today announced a partnership with Medicinal Genomics Corp. (MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, to introduce a next generation high-density SNP chip for cannabis and hemp genotyping, breeding, and pathogen testing.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Boldly going where no cannabis has gone before, Front Range Biosciences and SpaceCells USA Inc. announced plans to send cannabis to the International Space Station, aboard the SpaceX CRS-20 cargo flight scheduled for March 2020. No no, we’re not about to recreate the Pink Floyd laser light show, in zero gravity, 350 kms about the Earth, and […].

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Leafly

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In a landmark decision, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has approved two CBD drugs for the first time. The post NHS approves CBD drugs for the first time appeared first on Leafly.

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Project CBD

DECEMBER 11, 2019

What would you do if you were faced with the incurable symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? One woman’s journey led her to a life-changing experience with cannabis.

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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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Leafly

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Major leaguers aren't currently tested. The new policy would affect all professional players. The post Report: Baseball drops cannabis testing of minor leaguers appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A preliminary study continues to support evidence that CBD can be used as an alternative method to treat different kinds of seizures. Continue reading CBD Might Help Treat Seizures Triggered By Rare Genetic Disorder at The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

On November 5, 2016, Maine’s voters legalized recreational, or adult-use, marijuana. At the time, the state’s legalization bill was one of the most progressive, which included protections for home growers, preservation of one of the nation’s best medical marijuana programs, and a social consumption clause that would’ve made Maine one of the first states to host licensed cannabis bars and lounges.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Authored By: Mark Taylor. Britain heads to the polls today to vote in what has been billed the ‘Brexit election’, with the Conservative party widely tipped to win a majority despite a last-minute tightening of the polls. Although there are more newsworthy issues riding on the outcome, the UK’s cannabis scene has found some cause for cheer, and may ultimately benefit regardless of the eventual victor.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major League Baseball announced Thursday, in a joint drug agreement between the MLB and the players’ association, that it will start testing for opioids and cocaine, but only players who do not co-operate with their treatment plans will be subject to discipline. Additionally, in a significant shift, cannabis will be removed from the list of […].

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Leafly

DECEMBER 13, 2019

New Statistics Canada report shows the country failed to hit sales projections as illicit economies managed to stay alive in key markets. The post Stats Canada report: $908M worth of cannabis sold in first year of legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We recently explored the rare phenomenon that causes cannabis to induce profuse vomiting and excruciating pain, a condition that has been tagged Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS.) It is hard for some to believe this can happen, calling it refer madness; alternatively, some reports now claim Canada’s legal cannabis relieves CHS. Bogus! That’s nothing but more […].

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states. Well, we say legal, but in fact marijuana is still defined as a Schedule 1 drug, making it an illegal substance under federal law. Luckily, though, each state has been given leeway in deciding how marijuana – both medical and recreational – can be grown and used. So you can rest assured that if you know the rules that apply in your particular state, and you obey them, there won’t be any feds knocking at your door.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Health Canada conducts random cannabis sampling in the regulated market. The post Only 5% of Canadian cannabis tests positive for pesticides appeared first on Leafly.

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LIWTS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Every cannabis user - recreational or therapeutic - has their own preferred consumption method. Most will enjoy experimenting with the various ways of getting THC and CBD into the body. But most will also instinctively go back to one tried, tested and trusted method on a day-to-day basis. Of the dozens of different ways of [ ] The post Ingestion Vs Inhalation: What’s the Difference?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Last month, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen delivered a now widely shared keynote speech at an Anti Defamation League event in New York, in which he spared no harsh words for social media companies who he claims provide a platform for hate speech and the proliferation of fake news. In his speech, Cohen offered sharp criticisms for social media executives’ weak justifications for allowing this to occur, and offered suggestions on how to clean up the mess he claims they created.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Bioscience Institute lists no executive officers and no corporate address. But it owns potentially valuable cannabis patents. The researchers who work for them don't want to talk about it. The post This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. A team of investigators assessed whether licensed retail cannabis facilities would sell to pseudo-underage buyers who failed to show proof of age.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2019

We’re trying hard to even contemplate one Australian politician who might do the same. And yes that is the Thai PM in the picture. Prayut argued in favor of the therapeutic use of cannabis, stating that it represents a potential treatment option for low-income people in particular. According to The Nation Thailand, he also demonstrated marijuana products, inhaling an oil and applying some to the back of his ears.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In part four of this series, Canadian cannabis warrior Abi Roach discusses Ontario cannabis regulations, the retail landscape, and more. The post Where are they now: Abi Roach, Hotbox Café appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Originally posted 6th May 2019, Updated on 11st December 2019. At some point, we’ve all cracked open a bud or stuck our nose into a bag of cannabis and inhaled that beautiful, tell-tale sign of marijuana. Whether it’s just a fun way to pass the night for recreational users, or a way to get immediate relief for medicinal users, we can tell a lot about a certain strain just by sniffing.

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CannaTech

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In our blog today we welcome Alvit LCS Pharma CEO Yona Levy with valuable insight on how to build a successful cannabis company. In addition to Yona’s 5 years at the helm of Alvit, Yona also has over 20 years of experience in business management and investment banking. Mr. Levy is the founder of Levy Capital Group, a boutique investment house that specializes in providing investment opportunities in the U.S. and Israeli markets to both large Israeli banks and high net worth individuals.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update. Litigation Update: JustCBD Files Motion to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit. CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Backstabbing partners, secret financial backers, hired-gun geneticists: Welcome to Leafly's series on the new cannabis patent war. The post Leafly investigation: Inside the billion-dollar race to patent cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Authored By: Teri Buhl for Cannabis Law Report. A real estate entrepreneur from Texas, Robert W. Mertz , is being accused of civil theft and conspiracy for keeping hundreds of thousands of dollars from the sale of unhealthy hemp clones to a Colorado farm and then using that money to improve his hemp farm infrastructure so the two year old farm could be flipped and sold.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A state panel met but was unable to make any actual recommendations for adding more qualifying conditions to the list of reasons approved patients can use medical cannabis. The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Advisory Board heard thoughts and recommendations from a handful of medical cannabis patients on Tuesday on how to improve the Medical Cannabis Program.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2019

As we have written about previously , we represent a property owner and retailer in an appeal against Kern County pending in the Fifth Appellate District (County of Kern v. Alta Sierra Holistic Exchange Service, Case No. F077887). The legal landscape for cannabis regulation in Kern County has been in flux since 2009, when the County enacted an ordinance allowing medical cannabis dispensaries to operate in unincorporated areas of the County.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Old-school California growers are prepping for a patent war against global agricultural giants. The post Cannabis farmers scramble to protect heirloom seeds from Big Ag appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

With the implementation of SB 420 and an expedited process for expunging marijuana crimes, the Oregon Cannabis Association and the Multnomah Public Defenders Office are joining together to sponsor a free expungement day. People with prior convictions that can be expunged will be teamed with lawyers to help them navigate the process. Along with the expungement clinic, a job fair sponsored by NuLeaf Project , Goundworks Industries (owners of Serra, Electric Lettuce and Pruf Cultivar), and GreenFor

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LIWTS

DECEMBER 7, 2019

You’d be forgiven for thinking that in order to successfully cultivate cannabis outdoors, you’d need a significant amount of space to get the job done. After all, most outdoor cultivation guides tend to target growers with larger gardens, greenhouses and so on. But what if the only outdoor space you have is a compact terrace [ ] The post Six Tips for Cultivating Cannabis on a Terrace or Balcony appeared first on Legalize it.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This is the first in a three-part series addressing why companies making and sell hemp-derived CBD products ought to be concerned about state consumer protection laws and offering a few thoughts on how to mitigate the risk of running afoul of those laws. This week we will look at Oregon, followed by Washington, and California. Please note that these laws are complex, so this is just a broad overview.

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