Leafly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
After six suspected vape pen deaths, chemists and doctors explain why vitamin E oil is a problematic additive. The post Amid Vape Pen Lung Disease Deaths: What Exactly Is Vitamin E Oil? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
As we discussed, your liver possesses it’s own strategy to metabolize cannabis. But other than inside your body, how does one boil cannabis down into water-soluble Prodrugs? Prodrugs are medications or compounds that need to be metabolized (ie. broken down) before they become pharmacologically active. But is there even a good reason for cannabis prodrugs, […].
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Greencamp
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
If ever a subject was considered controversial, it has to be the legalization, potential benefits and dangers of the use. Continue Reading. The post What Are The Benefits Of Medical Marijuana? appeared first on Greencamp.
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
On September 6 th , we published a story about the recent string of vaping illnesses being reported across the U.S. Originally, health officials suspected vitamin E acetate – an oily vitamin E extract found exclusively in THC vape liquids and cartridges. However, while the majority of cases involved exposure to this ingredient, not every individual who contracted the mystery illness was exposed to this.
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.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Learn more about the cannabis compound CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) and how this cannabinoid eventually creates the many other cannabinoids we know and love like THC and CBD. The post What Is CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafly.
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WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Whether we use it or not, we are universally familiar with the smell of cannabis. The “skunky” odour is common after smoking, although, to its credit, legal marijuana often smells much better prior to being lit. Still, this does not change the fact that the scent is a dead giveaway that either marijuana is being consumed nearby or an individual is carrying the drug with them.
Medicinal Genomics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
A previous version of draft guidelines for cannabis testing in Florida listed Clostridium botulinum as a target for microbial testing. On the surface, this seems like a prudent action. After all, C. botulinum is a nasty organism that is responsible for a life-threatening disease called botulism. . However, because it is so dangerous, the CDC/USDA has placed it on the FEDERAL SELECT AGENTS AND TOXINS LIST.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Over the course of of ten weeks, we recently ran a series of blog posts that take a close look at the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. In all, we covered Joe Biden , Bernie Sanders , Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren , Pete Buttigieg , Corey Booker , Beto O’Rourke , Andrew Yang , Amy Klobuchar and Julián Castro.
Cannabis Life Network
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
TORONTO — A wave of illnesses and deaths in the U.S. linked to vaping products may dampen demand for soon-to-be-legal cannabis vapes in Canada later this year, industry watchers say. An ongoing vaping probe south of the border — where as many as five people have died and hundreds more have fallen ill — may slow sales […]. The post U.S. vaping concerns loom as Canada legalizes pot devices appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Ellementa
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Given recent events reported in the news about illness, lung damage and deaths from vaping , we wanted to provide you with information about vaping cannabis. We’ve been proponents of vaping over smoking cannabis for a few years now. The main reason we’ve favored vaping over smoking is because there should be fewer toxins and carcinogens to inhale, but that isn’t always the case.
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Famous for the iconic Charlotte’s Web strain and fresh from a big IPO, Colorado’s Stanley brothers have secured the first US patent for a hemp plant. The post This Is the First Hemp Strain to Be Awarded a US Patent appeared first on Leafly.
Greencamp
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Cannabis has come a long way since its days of prohibition and the “war on drugs” that labelled it a. Continue Reading. The post Cannabis Wellness: Why Is Weed Branded As a Wellness Product? appeared first on Greencamp.
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Following last year’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a regulatory update in August of 2019 to federally insured credit unions. Citing growth in hemp-related commerce, the NCUA emphasized the need for credit unions to understand the gamut of regulation across jurisdictions in order to lend lawfully to hemp-related businesses.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 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.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Potency is king in the cannabis market, but not everyone is looking to get zonked. Why hasn't low-THC flower caught on? The post Why Does High-THC Flower Dominate the Cannabis Market? appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, those who suffer in silence with mental illness often remain silent due to the stigmatization that shrouds it. Continue reading How Cannabis And CBD Can Help Eliminate The Stigma Around Mental Illness at The Fresh Toast.
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Sadly, the big news this week is vaping. Hundreds are sick and several have died, apparently as a result of using e-cigarettes and other vaping products. As a result, the cannabis industry expects fallout from this situation, as states are issuing warnings against using vape products.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
As states across the country develop regulated cannabis programs, more and more are incorporating social equity programs. Illinois’ new adult-use cannabis law, for example, made waves for its broad social equity program. Here in California, cannabis social equity is not a central part of the state-level regulations, but many of the larger cities throughout the state have adopted and are in the process of implementing comprehensive social equity programs: for example, Los Angeles , San Francisco
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Long known as a progressive firebrand on issues related to inequality and corruption, Elizabeth Warren also regularly champions cannabis legalization in Congress. The post How Elizabeth Warren Became a Cannabis Champion Without Ever Getting High appeared first on Leafly.
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Could medical marijuana be your best option for pain management? A professor at Harvard Medical School says that, in some cases, the answer may be yes. Harvard: Marijuana Opinions. Dr. Peter Grinspoon is a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation and spent two years as an Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with ad
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Marijuana reforms have been creeping their way around Europe in recent months, with the most notable example being Luxembourg. Although the nation flatly stated it would be the first European country to legalize recreational marijuana, Denmark is toying with the idea as well. The interesting thing is how Denmark plans to approach this. In a way, it is comparable to the way individual U.S. states legalized the drug.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Earlier this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that as of August 3, 2019, all foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings must be represented by an attorney who is licensed to practice in the United States. This will apply to all trademark applicants, registrants, and parties whose permanent legal residence or principal place of business is outside the United States.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
We often think of sativas and indicas as being polar opposites in effect, but if you look closely at their cannabinoids and terpenes, you’ll notice that many of these strains are unexpectedly similar. The post Cannabis Strains That Are Unexpectedly Similar appeared first on Leafly.
Miss Marijuana
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
It seems like we’re hearing about the medical benefits of cannabis every day. People are starting to speak up and share their stories of using cannabis to heal. Whether it’s for mental health purposes or physical ailments, marijuana users are finding that the plant is replacing their prescription medications, offering relief, and giving them hope when they had none left.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The Sun reports… Joy A. Strand, a health care executive who joined the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission in December 2017, led the commission for nearly two years. Will Tilburg, the agency’s director of policy and government affairs, will serve as acting executive director, according to the release. Strand’s departure comes as the state’s medical marijuana program continues to expand.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
For years now, I’ve seen and analyzed many different cannabis business relationships across the industry spectrum. Specifically, many proposed and draft agreements have come across my desk detailing the contractual relationships between a variety of parties in the cannabis industry for various purposes–from investors, ancillary services providers, and licensees to intellectual property holding companies, equipment lessors, and lenders (and more).
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
New York subpoenas chemical makers. Gaps emerge in testing programs in Oregon, California, and Washington. The post Regulators, Industry React to Vitamin E-Tainted Vape Carts appeared first on Leafly.
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, technically placing it in the same category as any other prescription medication. It then be logical to assume that children with prescriptions would be allowed to consume medical cannabis in school. But according to NBC4 , this is not the case in most states. It is clear that, despite the fact that medical marijuana is gaining more acceptance, school policies reflect its stigma.
The Fresh Toast
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
New research utilizing a data-centric approach showed that marijuana significantly reduced the effects of these mental illnesses. Continue reading Study: Marijuana Reduces Symptoms Of Anxiety, Depression, And Stress at The Fresh Toast.
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