Mexico just took a big step toward marijuana legalization
Marijuana Industry News November 3, 2018 0
Mexico’s Supreme Court deemed the country’s marijuana prohibition law unconstitutional. Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday deemed the country’s marijuana prohibition law unconstitutional, bringing America’s neighbor one step closer to marijuana legalization. It was not the first time the court made such a ruling, but it was the fifth time... Read more
First FDA approved cannabis-based drug now available by prescription
Marijuana Industry News November 3, 2018 0
The first cannabis-derived medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in every state, according to its manufacturer. Epidiolex, manufactured by GW Pharmaceuticals, is intended to treat seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy that begin in childhood. The drug is made... Read more
Registered medical marijuana patients dropping fast in Oregon
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaOregonRecreational Marijuana November 3, 2018 0
Medical marijuana patients and growers across the state are abandoning the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. Long considered a source of Oregon’s black market, medical marijuana is fast falling victim to a combination of red tape and a different kind of market force: the convenience of recreational retail sales. “Medical... Read more
Thailand Mulls Becoming the First Country in Asia to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical Marijuana November 3, 2018 0
Thailand is hoping to become the first country in Asia to legalize medical marijuana and tap into the burgeoning cannabis market, Agence France-Presse reports. According to a Thai official, a draft bill now under consideration proposes allowing marijuana for medicinal purposes, a considerable change in a country with tough drug trafficking... Read more
America’s Genius For Branding Is Taking Marijuana To The Next Level
Marijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana November 3, 2018 0
If there’s one thing America does really well, it’s selling products. From Air Jordans to fidget spinners, the U.S. selling machine knows how to crank it out by the millions and create hip products that stick. Some of that success has to do with sleek and novel design, like... Read more
Commission studying legalization of marijuana in New Hampshire releases final report
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaNew HampshireRecreational Marijuana November 2, 2018 0
A new report out Thursday suggests how New Hampshire should move forward if lawmakers were to make recreational marijuana legal in the state. A commission made up of 17 people worked for the last year on the report. Commission members spoke with representatives of the eight states that have... Read more
Mental Health Researchers Announce Partnership to Study Impact of Cannabis in Professional Athletes
Marijuana Industry News November 1, 2018 0
International Research Center on Cannabis and Mental Health Partners With Athletes for CARE Inc. (New York, NY) October 31, 2018 – Today, two nationally recognized groups announced a partnership to study the impact of cannabis on professional athletes. The two organizations are the International Research Center on Cannabis and... Read more
SIVA Announces Partnership With 3 Seeds Branding Group and Launches For The Greater Good Initiative at Upcoming MJBizCon International Conference in Las Vegas, NV Nov. 14th
Marijuana Industry News November 1, 2018 0
PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Siva Enterprises (www.sivallc.com) is proud to announce an industry leading partnership with 3-Seeds branding group to develop and launch numerous tier 1 artists in the 3 SEEDS portfolio. The new partnership will officially launch in Las... Read more
Maryland Medical Cannabis Trade Association (CANMD) Names Jacquie Cohen Roth Executive Director
Marijuana Industry News November 1, 2018 0
PRESS RELEASE Baltimore (October 31, 2018) — The Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association (CANMD) announced today that Jacquie Cohen Roth has been named Executive Director of the association. “Jacquie has demonstrated leadership, vision and passion for Maryland’s medical cannabis industry. The mission and vision of her companies align... Read more
Cresco Labs Celebrates Pilot Harvest and Flagship Cannabis Product Rollout in California
Marijuana Industry News November 1, 2018 0
PRESS RELEASE Products from Initial Harvest Feature Premium, Hand-selected Strains of Connoisseur-quality Cannabis CHICAGO – November 1, 2018 – Cresco Labs, one of the largest multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in the United States, is celebrating its pilot harvest from its seven-acre production site located in the central coast of... Read more
