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TuesdayNov 20, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – California Judge Rules in Favor of Marijuana Home Growers

When California legalized recreational cannabis, it allowed people to grow a maximum of six plants for their own use. The state permitted cities and other local authorities to pass their own additional ordinances or regulations to implement the law passed at state level. Some cities, such as Fontana, took this liberty as a chance for them to put such severe restrictions that various aspects of state law, such as home growing, would practically be impossible within their jurisdictions. Someone sued, and a judge has ruled striking down several sections of the Fontana ordinance on cannabis. The issues in contention were…

TuesdayNov 20, 2018 10:44 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Begins Filming for ‘As Seen On TV’ Media Campaign

Earth Science Tech is a biotechnology company with diverse subsidiaries The company operates in the hemp cannabinoid, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device and research and development fields It is now filming its ‘As Seen On TV’ Campaign in Florida Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), via its wholly owned subsidiaries, operates in the fields of hemp cannabinoids, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and research and development. A biotechnology company, its three subsidiaries are Earth Science Pharmaceutical, Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics, Inc. and KannaBidioid, Inc. Its Canadian subsidiary is Canna Inno Laboratories, Inc. Earth Science Tech has its corporate office in Doral, Florida. The…

TuesdayNov 20, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Israeli Researchers Look into Treating Endometriosis Using Cannabis

Gynica, a startup in Israel, has announced that it will conduct research in order to find a new cannabis-based treatment for endometriosis. The startup will use the newly licensed Lumir Lab found within Hebrew University in Jerusalem for this research. Gynica specializes in providing marijuana-based solutions to the problems affecting the health of women. The lab will focus on medical cannabis research and product development. Lumir Lab is headed by Lumir Odrej Hanus, one of the leading researchers on cannabinoids in the world. He is an analytical chemist. Lumir Lab will collaborate with Gynica in this quest for a treatment…

MondayNov 19, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Highlights of the 2018 Las Vegas Marijuana Business Conference

The 2018 Marijuana Business Conference held in Las Vegas came to an end on Friday last week after drawing record numbers of attendees. Several key issues can be identified from what transpired in Las Vegas during the conference. Approximately 30,000 people were at this marijuana business conference. They ranged from marijuana business owners, vendors of cannabis products and investors gathering information before they make a decision to put money into the industry. Such a huge interest can only confirm that marijuana is arguably the fastest growing industry across the world. This conclusion is valid given the rate at which different…

MondayNov 19, 2018 3:45 pm

Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTC: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) is “One to Watch”

Shifting consumer preferences presents potential $4.4 billion Canadian cannabis beverage opportunity Scientific, groundbreaking discovery of naturally water-soluble cannabinoids to disrupt cannabis beverage market Licensed producer with growth potential independent of additional investment in cultivation Superior plant-to-product economics Highly experienced management team Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTC: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) is developing and bringing to market cannabis consumer products with a focus on beverages. The company’s core mission is to become the leading supplier of water-soluble cannabis solutions and bio-natural oils for brands in the emerging cannabis beverage and edibles market. To make this happen, Sproutly acquired Infusion Biosciences to…

MondayNov 19, 2018 9:53 am

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4): A CBD Incubator & Accelerator with Global Reach

Global legal marijuana market set for CAGR of 34.6 percent over next seven years Redfund plans internationally diversified portfolio Focused on revenue-producing MMJ, hemp and CBD companies Since a rising tide lifts all boats, the surge in the legal cannabis industry is set to boost the prospects of many an enterprise in the cannabidiol (CBD) space. The global legal marijuana market is projected to enjoy a healthy CAGR of 34.6 percent over the next seven years, reaching $146.4 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research (http://cnw.fm/cs8Gc). However, just as a boat must do more than simply stay afloat, CBD businesses…

MondayNov 19, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – First Cannabis Restaurant in the UK Set to Open

A restaurant that will offer meals infused with cannabis is due to open in the UK on December 1. The vegetarian and vegan dishes served at this Brighton restaurant will be infused with CBD compounds extracted from the cannabis plant. The Canna Kitchen aims at changing the way people look at marijuana. The range of vegan and vegetarian dishes infused with CBD will show that marijuana isn’t just for recreational use. The restaurant wants to show the different fragrances, flavors, therapeutic and nutritional benefits inherent in the cannabis plant. However, a client will first place an order to have his…

FridayNov 16, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Tech Firms Gear Up For Cannabis Legalization Benefits

The legalization of cannabis in Canada has opened the door for different tech companies to cash in on the new opportunities presented by the cannabis industry. Several companies are testing or offering tech products and the consumers are loving those products. Lobo Genetics is one such Toronto-based tech company that has a bright future if the preliminary interest in its latest product is anything to go by. The company makes a handheld genetic testing device which only requires the user to take a swab from his or her mouth in order to assess whether that individual will metabolize THC (the…

FridayNov 16, 2018 12:02 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Gets ‘Buy’ Rating from Top Investment Bank

Canaccord Genuity initiates coverage of TGOD with C$7.00 price target TGOD expands international footprint to 17 countries with joint venture In Mexico Appoints new CFO, strengthens marketing and compliance with senior appointments Canaccord Genuity has turned bullish on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), and its reasons are set out in an initiation report. The Canadian producer of organic cannabis is set for international expansion, say analysts from the investment bank’s research division. They have initiated coverage with a “Speculative Buy” rating and a price target of C$7.00 ($5.40), which is almost double the present value…

FridayNov 16, 2018 11:07 am

Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Launches Distribution of New Products, Announces Q1 2019 Revenues

Supreme Cannabis Company announces record revenues of $5.14 million for Q1 2019 Company boosts product offerings with coast-to-coast High-End Cannabis line of recreational cannabis Supreme Cannabis continues to build on supply agreements, including first international entry for medical cannabis oil distribution Company boosts profile with acquisition of strategic communications firm Bayfield Strategy, Inc. As the market for cannabis products and recreational marijuana begins to catch fire following Canada’s nationwide full-use legalization of the plant, Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), operating through wholly owned subsidiary 7ACRES, has positioned itself to provide premium High-End Cannabis coast-to-coast while…