US hemp map: Regional strengths, weaknesses for the hemp industry
As the hemp industry has grown, a variety of states also have developed in different ways. Here’s a look at how the industry has developed – and what hemp entrepreneurs can look forward to – in the different regions across the country. The Hemp CradleFor years, Colorado led the... Read more
Vireo Health Now Licensed to Operate in Ten States with Acquisition of Nevada Cannabis Company
Ryan Allway April 11th, 2019 MINNEAPOLIS, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vireo Health International, Inc. (“Vireo” or the “Company”) (CSE: VREO), America’s leading science-focused, multi-state cannabis company, today announced the acquisition of two medical cannabis licenses in the State of Nevada. The licenses, which are conditionally approved for adult-use cannabis,... Read more
CV Sciences, Inc. Announces Distribution Expansion Into Food, Drug and Mass Channels
Ryan Allway April 11th, 2019 LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB:CVSI) (the “Company”, “CV Sciences”, “our”, “us” or “we”), a preeminent supplier and manufacturer of hemp CBD products, is pleased to announce further expansion of its industry-dominating brand, PlusCBD Oil™. As of March... Read more
Fresh guidance to fill ‘information vacuum’ on new cannabis products for medicinal use
A clinical review, published today (Saturday 6 April 2019) for the BMJ, provides new interim advice for doctors and clinicians in prescribing cannabis-based products and cannabinoids to treat certain conditions. Since a policy change in November 2018, specialist doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), have been permitted... Read more
Legalized Cannabis Remains a Burning Topic for Employers
With the possibility of legalized cannabis under federal law in the coming years, workplace policy changes are also in question. The legalization of cannabis isn’t an “if” but a “when” issue for employers in most states. While its legalization creates confusion for many employers, there are conversations they can... Read more
Promoting MMJ Among Cancer Patients in the USA
John Taenzler, Ph.D. In October 2018, a survey was conducted among 92 patients currently being treated for cancer in 17 of the States where medical marijuana (MMJ) has been approved and available.  An objective of this research was to assess the depth of knowledge about cannabis claims, logistics for... Read more
Phil Murphy sets May deadline for New Jersey legal marijuana vote, what’s next?
When Gov. Phil Murphy came into office, he vowed to legalize marijuana within 100 days.  Now? It’s looking like weed may not be legalized until 500 days into Murphy’s tenure — at the earliest.  The push for New Jersey marijuana legalization hit a roadblock last month when scheduled votes on... Read more
Michigan’s unlicensed pot dispensaries to get firm closure deadline
Lawmakers will try to shutter unlicensed medical marijuana providers once and for all, as of June 1, under a bill now on a fast track in the Legislature. Earlier efforts to shut down providers who have not yet obtained licenses under Michigan’s new regulatory setup have been thwarted by... Read more
Topical CBD: The FDA Stance on Hemp Derived CBD In Cosmetics

In the last few weeks, two major drugstores publicly announced that they will start carrying products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Both CVS and Walgreens announced that CBD topicals would be available in their stores, in a select number of states. Notably, both drug store chains limited products to non-ingestible topicals. Dr. Scott Gottleib, the outgoing head…

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Breaking News: L.A. Identifies Phase 3 Retail License Undue Concentration Numbers

On April 10, 2019, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (or “DCR”), the local department that oversees cannabis operators, sent an email blast regarding its newly re-designed website. One of the many new features is an interactive city licensing map, which breaks down each individual neighborhood in the City of Angels for retail operations….

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