Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

By: Jessica Wasserman, Esq. As part of the ongoing vaping illness issue, on Friday the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strengthened its warning to consumers and issued a statement advising consumers to avoid all THC containing-vaping liquids. The Center for Disease Control (CDC), the federal agency that is on the front lines for any threat to public health, works closely with FDA and state health departments to gather data and then communicates risk to the public.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Substantial claims, mistargeted research, and biased studies. These are characteristics of the muddy waters comprising cannabis research, but one tale remains stuck. Cannabis induced psychosis seems to be discussed without a proper analysis time and time again. So what is really going on? Refer madness – or awareness? Before answering that, let’s look at what […].

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NORML

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Some four in ten adults who reported using both marijuana and opioids within the past year acknowledge either decreasing or ceasing their consumption of opioids as a result of substituting cannabis, according to an analysis of survey data published in the journal PLOS One. A team of investigators affiliated with the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center assessed the prevalence of self-reported cannabis substitution in a nationally representative sample of pain patients.

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Project CBD

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Two compounds that target the endocannabinoid system are currently in development to treat scleroderma – and they’re already in clinical trials. Pharmaceutical researchers have their sights set on developing a drug that bypasses CB1 while boosting CB2. Referred to as a “selective CB2 agonist ,” such a compound would appear to have potential as a treatment for scleroderma.

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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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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

On Friday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order No. 19-09 (the “Order”), which directs the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to “take immediate action to address the vaping public health crisis.” In one sense, the Order is narrower than many people feared and expected : specifically, it bans only “flavored vaping products” and not all vaping products.

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Incorporating cannabis into your wellness regime may be the difference between a good day and a bad one, a good night’s rest or an awkward tossing and turning to keep your wrists in position. Continue reading Using Cannabis To Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at The Fresh Toast.

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 11, 2019

While muscle stiffness affects an estimated 90% of MS patients, a study of medical marijuana has shed light on how cannabinoids in marijuana may alleviate spasticity. Continue reading A Multi-Faceted Approach To Treating Multiple Sclerosis With Marijuana at The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The enactment of statewide legislation permitting adult cannabis possession and sales is not associated with any significant or long-term uptick in criminal activity, according to data published in the journal Justice Quarterly. Investigators affiliated with the Department of Justice and Criminology at Washington State University assessed trends in monthly average crime rates in Colorado and Washington following legalization compared to various control states.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The 2019 Canadian federal election is looming, and with each passing day it seems that the polls are looking tighter and more volatile. With many Canadians still undecided on who to vote for, and with so much noise and unclear messaging, it can be difficult to pin down the political party that best aligns with […]. The post Canada Votes 2019: The Federal Parties and their Cannabis Policies appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The recent string of vaping illnesses reported in the United States led to a knee-jerk reaction by legislators to either ban or restrict all vaping products. Now, an entire industry is teetering on the verge of destruction. But this is hardly surprising. Banning or maintaining the illegality of something perceived as dangerous is usually the default when it comes to public health and safety (with some exceptions).

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Leafly

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Two Ukrainian associates of Rudy Guilani have been indicted in a scheme to obtain cannabis licenses in Nevada illegally. The post Indicted Ukrainians sought Nevada cannabis licenses in all the wrong ways appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization laws is not associated with any significant increase in cannabis-related activity in neighboring states and counties, according to a federally funded report published by the nonprofit Justice Research and Statistics Association and first reported by MarijuanaMoment.net. The study , entitled “Measuring the Criminal Justice System Impacts of Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization Using State Data,” assessed the impact of adult-use

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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 8, 2019

With more and more countries around the globe legalizing cannabis , there is a growing need for scientific studies designed to research the physical impact on the human body. This includes the oral health effects of the plant. Even countries that haven’t fully legalized marijuana report higher cannabis prevalence than ever before. What we know at the moment is that marijuana users tend to get sick more often than those who aren’t using , but what about the impact of marijuana on oral health?

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2019

A few weeks ago, I wrote a Hemp/CBD litigation forecast in which I predicted that at some point a CBD company will make use of the Lanham Act by claiming that a competitor is engaging in false or misleading advertising. (See here ). In that post I promised to go into the Lanham Act in further detail and address an important case on the United States Supreme Court’s docket this term.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Freezing a cannabis harvest has gone from bizarre to mandatory. Here’s why. The post Farm to freezer: Why ‘fresh-frozen’ is taking over the cannabis harvest appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses.

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Cannabis Info

OCTOBER 9, 2019

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

The black market for marijuana in California is three times the size of the legal market, a recent audit has shown. The findings, made public in September, highlight the state’s ongoing battle to curb its illegal cannabis trade. Approximately 2,835 unlicensed dispensaries were listed as trading across California, according to the audit conducted by the United Cannabis Business Association (UCBA), a trade association representing a wide variety of licensed marijuana businesses.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Three Soviet Union-born US citizens linked to Rudy Guilani and Ukraine have been indicted for illegal campaign donations in Nevada. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Ukraine fixers indicted in US cannabis corruption scheme appeared first on Leafly.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed suit last week in the D.C. Superior Court on behalf of Doretha Barber, a sanitation worker with the D.C. Department of Public Works, who claims that she was denied reasonable accommodation and placed on an indefinite leave of absence after disclosing that she is a medical marijuana card-holder under the District’s medical marijuana program.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2019

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.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

OCTOBER 11, 2019

A potential new party to a lawsuit filed against the New Mexico Department of Health could further complicate the issue of how much medical cannabis is enough for the state. Medical cannabis producer R. Greenleaf has asked a state judge to allow the company to intervene in a lawsuit filed by three other medical cannabis companies that argue the state’s mandated limit on cannabis plants should be raised to better meet demands.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Hemptown USA specializes in the cultivation and research of novel cannabinoids like CBG, with the goal to educate consumers and retailers about the science of the endocannabinoid system. The post How Hemptown USA strives to be a CBG leader appeared first on Leafly.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ll start this week with some financial news. CBD sellers looking for a payment processing method got some good news. Square has just announced that they will start servicing the industry. The state of California has issued guidance for financial institutions on how to deal with cannabis businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the U.S. is facing a vaping epidemic where consumers are potentially inhaling/ingesting very toxic chemicals in the form of vaporized nicotine liquid and THC oil. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent ( CDC ), Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ), and state and local governments are still trying to figure out what exactly is causing vapor-related illnesses and even death in some cases.

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LIWTS

OCTOBER 9, 2019

In terms of its size, value and general popularity, America’s legal cannabis industry is setting new records on a daily basis. 11 states and the District of Columbia have so far legalized recreational cannabis, while 33 states plus DC now permit the use of medical marijuana. But how much do you really know about cannabis [ ] The post 10 Cannabis Statistics You Really Need to Know appeared first on Legalize it.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Countless millions of dollars of crops could spoil over five days. The post Massive power outage threatens NorCal cannabis harvest appeared first on Leafly.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 9, 2019

One thing alarmists love to say is that marijuana legalization will cause an increase in violent crimes, theft and other major offences. Of course, there has never been evidence to back up such scare tactics. But thanks to a recent study, we now have some answers – and they are not what prohibitionists want to hear. According to SciTechDaily , marijuana did not induce the psychotic, irrational behaviours depicted in Reefer Madness that – had they been true – would have led to an increase in majo

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 6, 2019

We now have more information about marijuana than ever, but there are still a bunch of myths that influence the way in which we view the herb. Continue reading Debunking 6 Popular Myths About Today’s Marijuana at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2019

A gang of drug smugglers learnt the hard way no good deed goes unpunished after they were arrested by three police officers they had just rescued from the sea. The unlikely caper unfolded early Friday morning in waters off the southern coast of Spain when police began pursuing a speedboat ‘with four people on board that was suspected of transporting drugs’.

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