Feds Must Legalize Marijuana, Top Nevada Lawmaker Says (Op-Ed) – Marijuana Moment
A Washington, D.C.-based psychedelics organization has issued about $50,000 in its first round of grants for various community groups to support efforts to educate and organize people around plant medicine. The Plant Medicine Coalition (PMC)—founded by the head of the D.C. campaign that got psychedelics decriminalization passed locally in last November’s election—dolled out grants to about a dozen groups as part of its Community Grants Program. Funding for the grants was provided by Dr. Bronner’s, a wellness company that’s been involved in a number of marijuana and psychedelics reform efforts across the country. This is just one part of PMC’s…
Read More »CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – October 22, 2021 | Kelley Drye & Warren LLP – JDSupra – JD Supra
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: An examiner rejected Boston Research & Development’s request to register the phrase “CBD Science” as a trademark for “pharmaceutical preparations” for treating illness or pain using hemp-derived cannabidiol, prompting the company to file an ex parte appeal. Law 360 (sub. req.) Delta-8 was thought to be legal in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1325 in 2019 legalizing any hemp product with less than 0.3% THC. However, a Department of State Health Services notice on Oct. 16 classified Delta-8 as a Schedule I controlled substance….
Read More »A Guide to Rare Cannabinoids
You’re probably familiar with the two best known cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant: THC and CBD. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the active ingredient in marijuana, the one that gets you high. CBD (cannabidiol) is THC’s non-intoxicating cousin, legal across the United States and typically sought out for its stress-relieving or sedating properties. But did you know cannabis contains hundreds of other minor cannabinoids, many of which we’ve only just begun to study? Here’s a handy guide to a few of the best known rare and minor cannabinoids—and how one edibles company is harnessing them to enhance their customers’ lives. What…
Read More »New York will soon allow homegrown medical cannabis
New York will soon allow homegrown medical cannabis – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. On Thursday, New York’s Cannabis Control Board met to propose new regulations that allow licensed residents to cultivate marijuana in their homes. The issued changes are now open to a public commentary board for the next 60 days. If there is no valid…
Read More »Martha Stewart’s Net Worth: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know – Heavy.com
Getty Martha Stewart is a lifestyle guru, entrepreneur and television personality who has an empire that includes television shows, magazines, cookbooks, party planning books and home products, among others. She’s also a national treasure who counts rapper and marijuana enthusiast Snoop Dogg among her closest friends (more on that later). Celebrity Net Worth reports that the 80-year-old has a net worth of $400 million. Today, Martha may be known for her delicious dishes, potent cocktails, and creative crafting projects, but back when she started her career, she was a model and then she became a stockbroker. According to Insider, Martha worked…
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New York employers prohibited from testing employees for marijuana – News 12 Connecticut
News 12 Staff Oct 23, 2021, 2:31am Updated on: Oct 23, 2021, 2:31am Most workers in New York state can no longer be tested for marijuana by their employer. The state Department of Labor released new regulations this week that prohibits employers from testing for cannabis. “This is a recognition by the state that someone who responsibly uses marijuana, say, on a Friday night, doesn’t present a legitimate safety threat on Monday morning, and therefore shouldn’t be discriminated against in the workplace,” said NORML deputy director Paul Armentano. According to the new guidance, employers cannot test current or even prospective…
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In Houston, cannabis fires up the city’s Chopped & Screwed culture
In Houston, cannabis fires up the city’s Chopped & Screwed culture – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you want to understand the cannabis scene in Houston, you have to start with the city’s Chopped & Screwed (C&S) culture. From being “draped up and dripped out” to “fire up a fat sweet,” the Texas city’s C&S sound…
Read More »What’s New With Cannabis Stocks for the Week Ending 10/22/21 – New Cannabis Ventures
Navigate the fast-moving cannabis sector with 420 Investor, a premium service that sends real-time alerts and explanations of the news below and much more. Summary The FDA issued a report about data collection for better understanding CBD safety and quality issues. Canadian retail cannabis sales increased 44% in August. Health Canada added 4 new licenses, leaving the total now at 784. 420 Investor model portfolios have gained 7.1-44.9% year-to-date, while the Global Cannabis Stock Index has lost 4.5%. Review The FDA shared a plan on using novel data sources in its effort to better understand safety and quality issues for CBD as…
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