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ThursdaySep 27, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Colorado Data Shows Drop in Workplace Fatalities After Medical Marijuana Legalization

Researchers from three universities (Montana State University, American University in Washington D.C. and Colorado State University) have analyzed workplace fatality data spanning from 1992 to 2015 and discovered that there were fewer fatal accidents at work once medical cannabis was legalized. The research will be published in October in the International Journal of Drug Policy. The findings seem to be unexpected given that it has always been known that cannabis use compromises cognition and psychomotor activity, so fatal accidents would increase rather than decrease once medical cannabis use was permitted by law. However, the data speaks for itself. A 19.5%…

ThursdaySep 27, 2018 10:32 am

Could NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Become the Google of Cannabis?

Search engine features focused on cannabis commerce “Business media” platform that makes networking easier One-stop shop for both consumers and commercial operators There’s a good chance that, very soon, someone who wants information on cannabis commerce will “NUG-L” with an application developed by NUGL Inc. (OTC: NUGL), in much the same way that they “Google” a topic. The tech company, located in Chino Hills, California, is aiming to become a leader in fostering communication and business relations in the cannabis space. To do so, it has developed a distinct platform that is part Google, part LinkedIn, which will allows users…

ThursdaySep 27, 2018 10:13 am

Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) to Raise C$20 Million through Unit Sale

A syndicate of underwriters is to purchase 3.8 million units at C$5.27 per unit Sale terms are an amendment of previously announced agreement to sell 1.9 million units Sunniva is closer to achieving full vertical integration in California with launch of Sunniva-branded product lines commencing in Q4 2018 Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF), a vertically-integrated medical cannabis provider, aims to raise C$20 million through the sale of units of the company to a syndicate of underwriters spearheaded by Beacon Securities Limited and Canaccord Genuity Corp., according to a company press release (http://cnw.fm/ZMw2T). Sunniva announced that the syndicate will purchase 3.8…

ThursdaySep 27, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Nearly 1 in 11 Teens Vapes Marijuana

A recent study which was published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics Edition has revealed that almost one in 11 American teenagers uses an electronic cigarette to consume cannabis. The findings stem from a survey which was conducted in 2016. Over 2,000 middle and high school teens participated in the study. That proportion of kids who vape marijuana translates to approximately two million teens across the U.S. A similar study conducted by the University of Michigan had similar findings more than a month ago. The CDC survey found that more boys than girls were likely to consume…

WednesdaySep 26, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – EU Parliament Drafts Medical Marijuana Law

Currently, each EU member country is responsible for formulating and implementing its own cannabis laws as it sees fit. This has created a lot of contradictions and inconsistencies between the laws of the member states. This situation is bound to change in the event that the draft law that is being worked on by the health committee passes through all the stages and is endorsed by the EU council of ministers. A public hearing is planned for October 1 to discuss the feasibility of that proposal. One of the key aims of the draft law is to state how medical…

WednesdaySep 26, 2018 11:29 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) Product Responsive to Concerns about Cannabis Lab Testing Quality

BLOCKStrain Technology investing in technological means to provide businesses, consumers with cannabis pipeline transparency amid lab testing concerns Company has obtained agreements with a number of other enterprises to build security in cannabis market Global cannabis market expected to grow to $146.4 billion by 2025, with CAGR of 24.9 percent in United States The nascent industries serving state-by-state cannabis legalization in the United States are feeling growing pains as they deal with the costs of delivering safe and quality-tested products to consumers. In this new age of plant-drug liberalization, BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) is offering hope of…

WednesdaySep 26, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Supplements Primed to Explode Ahead of Biopharma as Farm Bill Legalizes Hemp

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With Canada legalizing cannabis nationwide in October and the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill completely removing hemp from the DEA’s controlled substances list, the stage has been set for an explosion of products ranging from functional foods and supplements to CBD-based (cannabidiol) biopharma indications. U.S. farm bill legalizing hemp could make CBD an open-pit gold mine. List of demonstrable CBD health benefits growing daily. CBD growth may outpace entire cannabis market combined. Even before the landmark inclusion of the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 in this year’s Farm Bill, plant-based nutrition experts at leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity…

WednesdaySep 26, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Michigan Judge Halts Cannabis Business Closures

Judge Stephen Borrello of Michigan’s Court of Claims has issued an injunction against the state’s order to close almost 100 medical marijuana businesses that hadn’t met a section of the emergency licensing regulations passed by regulators. Just over 100 dispensaries had submitted partially completed application forms as the September 15 deadline approached. Only those businesses that had submitted their papers would be allowed to operate until December 15, when the licensing process was expected to be completed. The judge’s injunction orders the state to allow all cannabis businesses, including those that hadn’t submitted their applications, to stay open until that…

TuesdaySep 25, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Louisiana Removes Cannabis Patient Cap on Doctors

The state of Louisiana voted to legalize medical cannabis in 2015. However, it has taken years for the laws to evolve and reach a level where patients can start accessing medical cannabis. This is now likely to happen in November of this year. The barrier on how many medical cannabis patients any doctor can handle has now been removed. Under the 2016 law, doctors with a license to recommend medical cannabis to patients were restricted to a maximum of 100 patients at a time. That limitation was found to be impractical, even before the first medical cannabis dispensaries opened. This…

TuesdaySep 25, 2018 9:00 am

Something for Everyone: Baby Boomers Signify Shift in the Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Since they came onto the scene after World War II, baby boomers have heavily impacted the world around them, and their influence is being felt now in the emerging cannabis market. A recent survey has shown a significant increase in cannabinoid-derived product consumption in the United States, most notably among baby boomers. With a combination of disposable income, health issues and liberal attitudes towards drugs, baby boomers represent a natural market for cannabis companies. This trend also signifies wider growth and diversification of products and customers in the industry. Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA…