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TuesdayDec 07, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — CDC Releases Advice to Employers on Cannabis Policy Formulation

The state-legal cannabis industry is in a precarious position. With that in mind, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has offered guidance on how businesses can develop cannabis policies that adhere to state regulations but reduce the risk of impaired driving. While federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, 36 states have legalized medical cannabis and 19 states allow recreational use. On top of that, there is still no accurate way to test for THC. The level of THC in the bloodstream doesn’t always…

MondayDec 06, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Trial on Marijuana Drug Effectiveness in Brain Cancer Treatment Receives Clearance

The Brain Tumor Charity recently announced that it had received clearance to conduct a trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a marijuana-based drug in the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma. The general public supported a campaign to raise £400,000 ($532,000) for the charity, which would finance the three-year trial. The research, which will be led by a University of Leeds expert, will examine whether incorporating the use of an oral spray called Sativex, which contains cannabinoids, in chemotherapy could prolong life for individuals who have been diagnosed with recurrent glioblastoma. This is in addition to evaluating whether the addition of the…

MondayDec 06, 2021 9:30 am

American Cannabis Partners Cater to Increasingly Discerning Customer Base Through Cultivation of Premium, Proprietary Cannabis Strains

The cannabis industry in California and the United States is undergoing a metamorphosis, reflecting scores of new marijuana markets and business opportunities for cultivators, manufacturers and retailers within the sector American Cannabis Partners, a multi-state, vertically integrated operator with cultivation operations across the states of Michigan and California has sought to differentiate itself through its high-quality end product The company, which boasts a strong personal and positive relationship with Jamaica and its people, has aligned its production processes with traditional Jamaican cultivation techniques, resulting in greater production yields, higher THC levels and more pronounced terpenes ACP recently revealed that it…

MondayDec 06, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Easing Global Travel Restrictions Bring More Cannabis Consumers to US

Cannabis tourism in the United States was just starting to pick up steam before the coronavirus pandemic struck. More than a dozen states had already legalized recreational cannabis and tourists, especially from countries without legal adult-use cannabis markets, were eager to sample recreational cannabis during their visits. However, as the virus started to spread around the world, the United States closed its borders to international travel as Americans prepared for a long period of self-isolation. More than a year and a half later, America began opening its borders to the world. Unsurprisingly, this has caused an uptick in the number…

FridayDec 03, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Linen vs. Hemp: What Do We Know About These Materials?

Linen and hemp are natural fibers that have been used for various purposes for a long time now. Both fibers have various similarities as well as differences, so let’s discuss them below. Where do linen and hemp come from? Fabric from linen is made from the cellulose fibers found in the stalk of the flax plant; hemp fibers are extracted from the stalk of the cannabis sativa plant. Both fibers have been used for centuries. In particular, hemp has been used to make cloth, fishing nets and even paper. What are the similarities between the two fibers? Linen and hemp…

FridayDec 03, 2021 9:30 am

NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo Launches BLOOM: A Brands Experience

The NCIA will host the 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo on December 15-17, 2021, in San Francisco This year’s event will feature BLOOM: A Brands Experience, designed to provide attendees with the ability to see, touch, and smell a variety of cannabis products on the expo floor In addition to Bloom, the conference will also feature two unique offsite tours, including a visit to the Dark Heart Nursery, as well as a unique cannabis-infused San Francisco city cruise NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo takes place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from December 15-17, 2021. Hosted…

FridayDec 03, 2021 9:00 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Enters Cannabis Beverages Market, Extends Portfolio of Luxury Products with Tonino Lamborghini Licensing Agreement

Flora Growth recently entered into a licensing agreement to produce and distribute Tonino Lamborghini-branded cannabis beverages across North America and Colombia, with an initial focus on the U.S. market The company will produce the product line using molecular tagging and authentication technology that will guarantee product verification and allay concerns of counterfeit products Through the licensing agreement, Flora has entered into the cannabis beverages market amid increasing demand for CBD-based products The recent agreement follows a November 15 announcement that FLGC had completed the acquisition of Vessel Brand Inc., an industry leader in luxury cannabis consumer technology Internationally focused cannabis…

FridayDec 03, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Regulatory Environment Shifts as Demand for CBD Increases

The 2018 farm bill was historic. The legislation legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives, ending decades of prohibition and launching an insanely lucrative industry. Cannabidiol (“CBD”), one of the many chemical compounds produced by the hemp plant, swiftly gained immense mainstream popularity thanks to anecdotal claims of its health benefits. As initial studies found that cannabidiol had potent medical properties, the demand for CBD surged even more, and plenty of sellers jumped into the CBD market to cash in on the demand. However, authorities still haven’t crafted a comprehensive regulatory structure for the nascent CBD…

ThursdayDec 02, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — More Senators See Defense Bill as Avenue to Enact Cannabis Banking Reform

Senators from the state of Colorado are calling for cannabis banking reforms to be included in soon-to-be-enacted defense legislation. The senators — Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper — wrote a letter in which they argued that the banking act’s language needed to be adopted in the final bill to be advanced to the president’s desk. This comes after members of the Senate Armed Services Committee also penned a letter asking lawmakers to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (“SAFE”) Banking Act in the National Defense Authorization Act. The letter from the Colorado senators, which was sent to Senate committee leadership, stated that…

ThursdayDec 02, 2021 9:00 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Moving Forward to Achieve Vision of Being Top-Tier, Farm-to-Door, Premium Cannabis Company

NUGS “wasting no time” in deploying assets to launch one of California’s top vertical cannabis models Company plans to deploy another new license for establishment of indoor cultivation facility Four licenses provide regulatory backing for a series of major next steps critical to NUGS’ strategy An emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) is taking key steps forward in its strategic plan to implement a farm-to-sale model (https://cnw.fm/KCY3A). The company is beginning to deploy its newly acquired licenses, including the opening of its first Los-Angeles-based, customer-facing MDRN (Modern) Tree cannabis dispensary. “After securing key licensing,…