Diamond CBD Sued in Class-Action Lawsuit For Mislabeled CBD Products
Florida CBD retailer Diamond CBD and its parent companies have been hit with a proposed class action claiming…
Florida CBD retailer Diamond CBD and its parent companies have been hit with a proposed class action claiming…
During afternoon trade on Wednesday, Cannabis stocks trimmed losses when reports found that American citizens are in favor…
Hammer Enterprises has announced that they have received FDA Food Facility registration along with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management…
Marijuana businesses can now breathe a sigh of relief. In yet another historic move, the U.S. House of…
PAX Adds Additional Expertise Amid Growing Concerns about the Safety of Illicit Cannabis Products PAX Labs, Inc.,…
Doorstep delivery of legal marijuana is soon set to become a reality in Massachusetts. The Cannabis Control Commission…
Florida CBD retailer Diamond CBD and its parent companies have been hit with a proposed class action claiming their products do not contain the advertised amounts of cannabidiol, and that they are cheating customers with their false and deceptive labels. A recent lawsuit filed on September 27 by Miamian Kathryn Potter, says Potter purchased $119.97 worth of…
During afternoon trade on Wednesday, Cannabis stocks trimmed losses when reports found that American citizens are in favor of drug decriminalization. The report released by the Cato Institute indicated that over 55% of the adults surveyed wanted drug-related offenses to be treated as civil suits. The Cato Institute is a libertarian think tank, and…
Hammer Enterprises has announced that they have received FDA Food Facility registration along with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, Non-Genetically Engineered (GE) and USDA Organic certifications ahead of the 2019 hemp harvest. Established in 2015, Hammer Enterprises Integrated Solutions is one of the largest cultivators, manufacturers and distributors of hemp and CBD products in the…
Marijuana businesses can now breathe a sigh of relief. In yet another historic move, the U.S. House of Representatives offered their approval to the Cannabis Banking bill that allows marijuana businesses to access the national banking system. This move is being believed to be a major victory for the marijuana industry that had previously been…
PAX Adds Additional Expertise Amid Growing Concerns about the Safety of Illicit Cannabis Products PAX Labs, Inc., a leading consumer technology brand in cannabis, today announced the formation of an internal health advisory board. Composed of highly respected experts across immunology, cannabis research and patient safety, this board aims to underscore PAX’s commitment to…
Doorstep delivery of legal marijuana is soon set to become a reality in Massachusetts. The Cannabis Control Commission legalized home delivery of cannabis. These delivery services can now operate in Massachusetts following the regulations of the commission. The new framework also allows cafes where marijuana connoisseurs can smoke and vape. Chairman of the Cannabis Control…
With the rise in Cannabis use, people have to be careful where they get their vape products from. These two brothers are allegedly involved in producing THC-Infused vape cartridges on a grand scale and putting people’s lives at risk. Authorities are investigating the matter and believe this could be one of the reasons for…
Brand Name: SAUC CBD Brand Overview: SAUC CBD is a premium manufacturer of CBD e-liquids with the finest and pure hemp extracts. The company has high-quality, potent, and safe offerings to offer you the ideal vaping experience. Their products are among the top demanded products in CBD marketplaces. SAUC’s vaping e-liquids have 99%+…
Cannabis has made inroads to the fashion industry. Arkansas is pretty harsh on anything related to marijuana and also doesn’t sound like a place for fashion innovation. Fashion designer Korto Momolu is producing fashion using cannabis. Momolu, who is based out of Little Rock, is presenting marijuana-themed collections at the New York Fashion Week. …
Residents of Missouri last year voted to legalize the medical use of marijuana. The ballot was approved with a thumping two-thirds majority, and Article XVI of Missouri’s constitution was implemented. Post legalization, there has been a massive influx of applicants who want licenses to capitalize on medical marijuana. State laws require that would-be owners…
Canada-based CPG cannabis company HEXO is eyeing a spot in the top three of global cannabis players. The firm is banking on the strategy of forging partnerships with Fortune 500 companies to meet their vision. HEXO Company Overview HEXO was incorporated as The Hydropothecary Corporation in 2013, by CEO and co-founder Sébastien St-Louis. He expects…
News has recently come out from Sacramento according to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable via email that AB-228 Food, beverage, and cosmetic adulterants: industrial hemp products (2019-2020), the legislation to legalize the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD in California, was declared dead for the session. This caught the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, investors, businesses and consumers alike…
New STIIIZY DTLA Offers Immersive, Art Gallery-Like Brand Experience On August 24th with a line of nearly 300 that wrapped a few city blocks reminiscent of a major fashion or sneaker release, STIIIZY opened the brand’s first flagship store on a nondescript block in Downtown LA. Those who knew, were beyond excited based on…
Brand Name: Rejoice CBD Brand Overview: California-based Rejoice CBD is a producer of premium-grade, natural Cannabidiol products. Rejoice offers natural CBD Vape Oils which can be used in a vaporizer setup or for sublingual administration for added versatility. Their products are broad-spectrum CBD oils which afford the benefits of the many cannabinoids found in…
New Design Improves Usability, Navigation, and Increased Customer Engagement DENVER [August 15, 2019] – CBD Oil Solutions, the award-winning online CBD marketplace founded in August of 2017, has announced today the launch of its newly designed website at https://cbd-oil.solutions. The completely revamped website features a streamlined and simplified design, improved functionality and enriched content areas…
Marijuana businesses operating legally in Michigan have some relief in store for them beginning October this year. Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) which regulates the sales of medical and recreational marijuana announced the transition to a multi-tier, fee-based system. The new system proposes a fee based on the company size. This step is expected to bring…
The beverage giant Arizona Iced Tea is stepping into the cannabis industry with a $10 million deal with a famous CBD edibles company from Denver. They plan to sell cannabis-infused products together. The company from Denver, Dixie Brands Inc., already caters to marijuana products in five states of America. This new partnership with Arizona…
A highly publicized case regarding the transport of industrial hemp has come to a close. On Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 the marijuana-trafficking charges against Andrew Ross and David Dirksen were dropped by prosecutors, seven months after the business partners were arrested and charged. Each were facing 15 years to Life in prison based on the…
Residents of the state of Ohio can finally breathe a breath of fresh air or inhale a nice puff of their CBD vape after today’s passage of Senate Bill 57. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the bill into law at the Ohio State Fair on July 30, 2019. Ohio Senate Bill 57 (SB 57) decriminalizes…
Lowell Farms — a project of marijuana company Lowell Herb Co., can boast of being the first licensed cannabis café in West Hollywood. The news has come as a surprise to the cannabis industry users much to the chagrin of the neighbors. View this post on Instagram Tag someone who wants to…
Campaign Provides a Call-to-Action for Industry Players to Step Up with Real Results, or Get Out CBD is everywhere. From coffee shops to beauty products, when you think you’ve seen it all something new pops up. Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB), parent company to the fast-growing CBDistillery brand, recently unveiled their Gimmick-Free CBD campaign…
Jay-Z has the superpower of turning everything he touches into gold. He is a true business legend and is making strides in every industry he chooses to step foot in. It seems now he’ll be seen with a California-based Cannabis company called Caliva. Although people have questioned his ability to be a business leader, he…
Brand Name: Prestige CBD Brand Overview: Prestige CBD is a renowned CBD manufacturer which produces premium grade Cannabidiol-infused products that are created with absolute adherence to high quality, potency and safety levels. With its’ mission aimed at offering its valued consumers the goodness of CBD through carefully engineered products which are also appropriately priced, Prestige…
Cannabis activists recently launched a bid for legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the state of Idaho. These activists would soon be collecting signatures for putting a voter initiative during the 2020 election. The initiative was filed by the members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition with the Idaho Secretary of State. Once the initiative…
A lot of research has already been done for studying the benefits of CBD in curing epilepsy, pain, insomnia and anxiety. A recent study hints that CBD could be the next superbug antibiotic for resistant infections. A test was conducted by several researchers to study the effect of CBD on different kinds of bacteria including…
The Flowr Corp (OTC: FLWPF) made an announcement earlier about its foray into a definite deal to purchase the remaining 80.2 percent interest in Holigen Holdings Limited by acquiring its shares. Previously, the company had declared its intention of buying 19.8 percent of Holigen. Within the final completion of the acquisition, Flowr Corp is presumed…
California cannabis regulators have announced a new campaign strategy on Friday to curb sales and businesses of illegal marijuana market by informing consumers of the many ill effects of the unregulated market and illicit products. The Chief of the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), Lori Ajax, stated in a press release that a statewide…
CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI), a prominent manufacturer and industry leader in CBD products with their renowned brand, PlusCBD Oil, proclaimed that findings of a controlled clinical study had showcased their product to have enhanced sleep, reduced appetite and improved the quality of one’s life. This pioneering study is the first of its kind, proving…
In accordance to survey data, almost four in ten Americans (39%) support the legal sale of Cannabidiol (CBD) oils for adults as an over-the-counter buy, while 21 % agree that CBD should be brought only on the lines of doctors’ recommendations. A small percentage, around 2%, argues that such products shouldn’t be made available with…
Brand Name: Populum Brand Overview: Populum is a cannabinoid company that offers premium range hemp CBD products rich in quality and efficacy to the likes of its varied consumers and communities. Aimed at well-being and daily routine care, the company utilizes high-grade hemp extracts that are available on the market in union with local…
Neptune Wellness Solutions stock (NASDAQ: NEPT) hits a new high, surging 19.4 percent higher as of Friday. The surge comes at the wake of Neptune’s announcement of its recent multi-year agreement with a prominent Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, to offer extraction and purification services. (NASDAQ: TLRY). Agreement with Tilray The Deal with Tilray is slated…
With Governor Jon Bel Edwards signing the House Bill 491, which permits the production of industrial hemp and also legalizes the sale of CBD related products on Thursday (June 17) in the state of Louisiana, the legal scenario surrounding CBD may finally clear up. The legality of CBD in the state has been smeared in…
California cannabis trade group, CMA, threatens to sue Attorney Office With unlicensed and illegal marijuana businesses still breaking in the Los Angeles market, legal and licensed cannabis operators are finding themselves in a tough spot. Berate at the city’s lackluster effort, the California Minority Alliance (CMA) is seeking to sue the attorney’s office in…
Federal officials would no longer be able to penalize banks for working with marijuana businesses. This move comes under the annual funding bill released by the congressional democratic leaders. A House subcommittee would review the bill and remove the longstanding block that stops the city from legalizing sales of recreational cannabis. The Bill Lets…
Brand Name: Remedi CBD Brand Overview: With changing laws pertaining to CBD, Cannabis-derived products have become more popular than ever. Several companies are now coming out with great CBD infused products that have a broad range of benefits for people suffering from various disorders as well as aimed at general health and well-being. Remedi…
The Transportation Security Administration [TSA] recently made modifications to its already existing policy on travel with hemp-derived CBD products. The medical cannabis section of the official website of the TSA has been updated to inform that travelers can carry FDA-approved medications consisting of medical cannabis along with them. The organization is sending out a…
On Thursday, the Democrat-led Assembly of New Jersey passed a bill for the expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program. The bill was sent to the Democrat-led Senate following the assembly vote of 65-5 with 6 abstentions. The legislation gets its name from Jake Honig, a 7-year old from Howell, who passed away last year…
Village Farms International, Inc. recently announced its joint venture with Arkansas Valley Hemp, LLC for outdoor cultivation and extraction of hemp in Colorado. Village Farms would have a 65 percent stake in this joint venture with Arkansas Valley Hemp having 35 percent share. Based in Colorado, Arkansas Valley Hemp was set up to capitalize…
CBD Oil Solutions, a forefront leader in e-commerce platforms that provide a plethora of CBD products, has been touted as a one of the most reliable and respectable one shop destination for an expansive selection of CBD products and oils. The Goal & Responsibility of CBD Oil Solutions Launched in August 2017, the e-commerce store,…
Select Family Video stores in Michigan have stocked the latest CBD products to attract more people to boost their sales. This move has taken everybody by surprise. More than 70 Family Video stores in Michigan have started selling CBD based products such as sprays, gummies, oils and balms. CDB is obtained from the cannabis…
Aurora Cannabis stocks has been struggling recently in Canadian cannabis market. The pot sales in the home country have not materialized for the company in a meaningful way. The company can materialize the US market where great global opportunity exists as stock valuations promise the best relative value. The stock currently is back trapped below…
Attorney Generals numbering more than 35 urged Congress to legally open the door of the banking system to the cannabis industry. Although a major population resides in states where marijuana is legally available, most banks do not want to do anything with money from the cannabis industry. This is because of the fear that that…
For years, innovators, processors, and farmers across the state of Florida have been waiting for a green light considering the legality of hemp. Some intended to return to century-old family land in order to farm again. They had just been waiting for the hemp growing program to receive an approval from the government. Their wishes…
Brand Name: Basic CBD Brand Overview: Basic CBD, a renowned CBD manufacturer in Colorado is offering highly potent and top-grade CBD supplements amidst a market of products filled with additives and toxins. With adulterants and chemical constituents being constantly administered at every stage of our lives from our daily food, to water and even…
Welcoming her fourth child into her family, Kim Kardashian West recently hosted a CBD-themed baby shower amidst her famous friends and family members. Married to rapper Kanye West, Kardashian awaits the birth of her fourth child through surrogacy. And as usual, the theme of the party, which is very in lieu with ‘Kardashian style’ was…
PAX Labs, a prominent consumer brand and frontier manufacturer of vaporizers, has acquired a deal of $420 million in equity funds from influential global investors who are vested within the interest of new technology, healthcare, and consumer products. Existing financiers, Tiger Global Management and Tao Capital Partners along with newly acquired investors have extended their…
Slated regulations look into every aspect of the marijuana market in Maine. Read below to get a gist. With residents of Maine voting for the legalization of Marijuana two years back, a draft of regulations prepared by a consulting firm, Freedman & Koski of Colorado, for the state released on Monday detailing how the…
A whopping 1,100 percent increase in a year with more than 2,600 farmers and businesses acquiring licenses to grow hemp has left many astonished in the state of Tennessee. Experienced farmers who have pioneered the rearing of Tennessee hemp worry that the new cash crop is expanding too fast for the new farmers to…
Brand Name: CBDistillery™ Brand Overview: Founded by a team of Colorado natives, CBDistillery is a cannabinoid company that offers high grade and inexpensively priced hemp derived CBD products in the market. Aimed for overall wellbeing, these potent products are engineered to benefit a whole range of consumers. From tinctures to pure CBD isolates, CBD…
Those longing to explore the wonders of CBD can soon find CBD infused products being sold at their nearest Walgreens outlet, but only in select states. The company will soon start selling, CBD sprays, patches and creams in its 1,500 outlets in select states. CBD, a hemp derived non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is increasingly…
Cronos Group Inc. had an increase in their fourth-quarter income which was bolstered by the legalization of cannabis last year, but according to analysts, the Toronto based company missed its estimates and has returned with a quarterly net loss. Though the licensed cannabis producer has its revenue multiplied to almost $5.6 million in the…
A bipartisan bill which was drafted in the interest of protecting banks that finance the marijuana industry from legal actions and penalties by federal regulators, will be put to vote in an important congressional committee this week. Conferred in the first cannabis-related hearing of 116th congress in the last month, the regulation will be…
Brand Name: Citizen CBD Brand Overview: Citizen CBD is not just a manufacturer that markets high-quality CBD products but is also revolutionizing a significant change for communities in need. They look forward to providing premium hemp-based products to all those in need from different strata of life with no compromise in quality and quantity.…
A year after the legalization of CBD Oil by the state of Indiana for its sale and use, a nationwide CBD Expo tour is now heading to Indianapolis for a week’s time to endorse the medical applications of CBD products and educate on the subsequent industry that has been steadily taking shape. Starting off on…
During the course of a recently held Joe Rogan podcast, Travis Barker, the Blink-182 drummer, discusses in detail about his experience with CBD. Being an advocate and user of Cannabis, Rogan asked Barker if he still used weed; to which Barker replied that he had stopped taking weed and had switched on to CBD instead.…
The Louisiana ATC recently release a report citing “Banned Substances” including THC in multiple CBD products. Cannabis Network News has reached out to the team at Blue Moon Hemp, one of those brands mentioned, and received an Official Press Release Statement in regards to this report. That full statement can be read below and the…
Member states of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) received the recommendations levied by the World Health Organization Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) on cannabis in December. The CND was anticipated to reclassify cannabis in its annual meeting slated to be held in March 2019. But with the delay in receiving the…
The stocks of Baristas Coffee Company Inc (OTCMKTS: BCCI) took a notable upward swing in the aftermath of the company’s multi-tier approach in the marketing campaign for its CBD-infused coffee products. With the company inking an advertising deal with ReelTime Media, Cannabis-infused coffee products will now be advertised at 61 NASCAR permitted races. With the…
The WWE Royal Rumble 2019 at Chase Field which occurred the following Sunday the 27th of January, saw Daniel Bryan defending his WWE championship against AJ Styles. True to his word, he is striving and following it up to his promise of making wrestling more environment-friendly, especially in regard to the leather championship belt. …
After a trip to Amsterdam, Jim Castetter, a Resident in Binghamton, was enthused by the idea of imbuing wine and hemp to produce a novel concoction that would take the United States by surprise. His ‘hemp-wine’ enterprise launched in 1997 in the Southern Tier. Unfortunately, his business lasted only a few years before federal authorities…
Talking to TMZ sports about the launch of his wellness brand Defy, Terrell Davis discusses his personal stance about the use of CBD and how it might have aided in extending his football career. Rising to fame with his spectacular performance in 1995 after making into the league, Terrell Davis had all the makes for…
With the CBS network rejecting an ad showcasing the benefits of medical marijuana, the stigma of cannabis, especially in the federal circles has been brought to light. Acreage Holdings, a company associated with manufacture, processing, and selling of medical cannabis had produced a 60-second ad to be broadcasted during the upcoming Superbowl event. The ad…
Brand Name: Aponi BioBotanica Brand Overview: With the myths regarding hemp gradually starting to dispel with both documented evidence and researches supported by medical professionals, hemp extracts are now being utilized for their therapeutic benefits. Aligned toward the same cause, Aponi BioBotanica is a company that provides one hundred percent natural hemp products which are…
Have you heard of the latest addition to the menu of a coffee shop in Traverse City, Michigan? These CBD oil-rich drinks are claimed to heal everything from anxiety to arthritis. Dan Guy, the owner of Espresso Bay, is being lauded for his signature creation, a CBD Oil latte. CBD is a legal cannabinoid derived…
Brand Name: CBDfx Brand Overview: With modern society gradually coming to grips with the proven medicinal properties of cannabis, CBDfx is a company that’s striving hard to dispel the stigma surrounding the use of the hemp plant through its full spectrum of high quality CBD products at affordable prices. Providing consumers access to such…
A board of health experts, lawmakers and attorneys from the State of Wisconsin are closely examining the legal and health issues of CBD and Marijuana. With a new Democratic governor in office, certain lawmakers are optimistic as discussions are being held by the State health panel over possible future regulations of cannabidiol. State Representative Chris…
Brand Name: Receptra Naturals Brand Overview: With the objective of providing wholesome physical & mental performance with its range of Active Lifestyle Hemp CBD Oils, was born Receptra Naturals, a company which markets premium CBD products that are made from hand-selected hemp plants grown in Colorado and are 100 percent organic. Grown at family…
Brand Name: CBD Drip Brand Overview: CBD Drip has long stood as a pioneer in the hemp CBD oil industry, crafting a whole range of CBD products tailored to the varied needs of its consumer group. From CBD Vape Oil to ingestible liquid CBD oils, the company offers quality-assured & tested CBD products in diverse…
Canopy Growth Corporation has settled the final transaction to procure Storz & Bickel GmbH & Co. KG, related entities, and IP at a price of approximately €145 million. Renowned for its pioneering vaporizer design and production, Storz & Bickel have had a successful 22-year run, leading the industry’s vaporizer segment. The acquisition is viewed to…
The final 2018 Farm Bill has been brought to the congressional floor after months of discussions and debates. The U.S. Senate took to the approval of the $867-billion agriculture law on December 11 with a vote share of 87/13 which was followed by the approval of the bill by the U.S. House on December 12…
In what appears to be a landmark verdict, in late September Chief Admisitrative Law Judge Honorable James G. Gilbert of the United States Postal Service Judicial Officer Department wrote an opinion ruling in favor of an appeal filed by Colorado Hemp Cultivator KAB, LLC after the United States Postal Service (USPS) seized a package in January…
Touted to become a $146 billion sector in less than a decade, the cannabis industry has attracted the likes of many investors. However, analysts are wary, advising investors to not rush into buying stocks of the publicly traded companies. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, there have been several cannabis companies that are…
Brand Name: Blue Moon Hemp Brand Overview: Blue Moon Hemp was founded and came into existence to fill a void they felt existed in the market for high-grade CBD Oil products at affordable prices to customers without cutting back on quality. With nationwide studies and testimonies establishing the therapeutic effects of CBD, the company is…
A recently opened CBD store ran into trouble with the authorities after their products were found to contain a controlled substance. Shelby County investigators have issued a clear notice to the public after arresting Harry Autry, the owner of The CBD Store on Highway 280. “CBD in the state of Alabama is illegal”, stated Captain…
Barely a month after the legalization of recreational cannabis, a Canada Cannabis Shortage has quickly developed. Cannabis Retailers eagerly wait for continued and hurdle-free supply. With legalization of marijuana on the final talks, James Burns was assured that his company, Alcanna, would meet the demands of the consumers with his five new stores stocked…
With plans made to open last month, a coffee shop in Dinkytown runs into legal trouble after being questioned for its proposed decision to sell CBD-enriched drinks, pushing the owner to rework his business model. A coffee shop, Cosmic Bean Dispensary, which was set to open at Dinkytown last month, has run into a legal…
Elections on Tuesday are slated to have some major impacts on the marijuana policy both on the short and long haul. With Michigan becoming the tenth state to legalize marijuana for adults followed by favorable ballot counts in Missouri and Utah bringing the number of states with legalized marijuana laws to 33 in the books.…
Brand Name: AdvoCANNA – Advocates of Cannabis for Beauty Brand Overview: AdvoCANNA is a company that offers specialized CBD Beauty products by drawing in the undeniable benefits of CBD oil on the skin. They dispel all the wrong notions about the use of cannabis and negate such news with proven research and success stories of…
It does not seem far when the sale of recreational marijuana would be in full swing in the state of Massachusetts. State regulatory recently demonstrated their approval by clearing licenses of two Massachusetts Marijuana Testing labs so that they can officially commence their operations. “Commence full operation” notices were issued to two labs, MCR Labs…
The main issue with marijuana is its psychoactive nature that tends to give a feeling of “high” when consumed; making it a cause for concern in the US. However, in recent times, with awareness seeping in about the plant and legalization of it in many places, there has been a paradigm shift happening with studies…
Online CBD Marketplace CBD Oil Solutions Recognized as 2018 Best Vaping Consumables Provider by Acquisition International DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2018 / CBD Oil Solutions, one of the first ever online multi-vendor CBD marketplaces, has been named Best Vaping Consumables Provider in the 2018 Business Excellence Awards by Acquisition International. This…
The Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Board has levied hefty fines against hosts of the recent Alaska Cannabis Classic. The board, which regulates marijuana in the state, says that the operators of the event both illegally sold marijuana and promoted public consumption. The event took place on May 19th in Anchorage and while marijuana is…
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but when it comes to cannabis, maybe it does. “Trees” is a loosely used term to describe cannabis and those types of trees are reaping real results. A recent survey suggests that cultivation is where the true profits lie in the cannabis industry. According to Cannabis At Work,…
Less than a year after becoming the first licensed medical marijuana provider in California’s San Luis Obispo County, Elite Care has been shut down after a dispute with the city of Arroyo Grande. The Arroyo Grande City Council was the one who initially approved an application for the delivery business to serve patients in the…
A major retail and real estate company that supports the nation’s largest cannabis cultivation, Acreage Holdings, has partnered with Compassionate Care Foundation, a South Jersey Medicinal marijuana dispensary in a bid to open and supervise a 100,000-square-foot growing site in Gloucester County. The site agreed upon between the two foundations involves a 100,000 square-foot building…
With the state of Michigan planning to grant licenses for medical marijuana business, a potent player could be missing out the benefits from the profitable venture. The City of Detroit, though at a time had been home to 250 medical marijuana dispensaries, is currently going through a legal tussle with tension prevailing between the city…
The State of Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, or MED for short, released on Monday, March 12, 2018 information and imagery for a new unified symbol that will be included on all packaging of retail and medicinal marijuana products sold legally within the state. This change aims to further protect public health and safety according…
Gary Griffin had neither tried nor was ever inclined to the likes of cannabis in his 74 years of age. The former Airman and Castle Rock businessman considered the product to be ‘The Devil’s Weed’ and was apprehensive about its merits. But distress struck Griffin when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. With the…
A well-known New York Senator is fed up with Big Pharma and is speaking out about the opioid crisis, pharmaceutical companies, and marijuana. Kirsten Gillibrand is an American attorney and the current junior United States Senator for the state of New York, a position she has held since 2009. Senator Gillibrand was previously the U.S.…
Indiana has been confused for months about CBD Oil. They’ve gone from banning to unbanning it, and months of unknown in between. Ironically, as some say, any press is good press even when it’s bad. That very well could be the case for the hemp CBD oil industry in Indiana which may have unintentionally received…
John Fritchey is a 54 year old Democratic member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, representing representing the 12th District since 2010, and a zoning attorney in Chicago. Fritchey was a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives elected at age 32 in 1996 serving the 11th District for 14 years until 2010. Fritchey co-sponsored the bill that lead…
On Wednesday, February 7th, 2018, the Illinois Senate Executive Committee overwhelmingly passed SB336 in a 16-1 passing. This is a bill that would allow people with opioid prescriptions to apply for a medical marijuana card. Minority Leader Bill Brady, a Republican from Bloomington, was the only No vote. If it were to become a law, SB336 would…
As Hemp and CBD popularity continues to rise, states remain confused about their roles and plans for the future. A northern Wisconsin Native American tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel. A full transcript of the suit can be found at: St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin v. Brad Schimel, Wisconsin Attorney General.…
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2018 — CBD Oil Solutionsannounced today they have joined forces with the brand new hemp CBD provider Stony Hill CBD. CBD Oil Solutions will distribute Stony Hill CBD products on their leading online CBD Oil marketplace. Stony Hill was founded by Grammy award-winning musician Damian Marley. CBD Oil Solutions is…
Yes, you read the headline correctly. For many, having too much marijuana is never a bad thing. For the State of Washington, it’s becoming a problem. The swelling of the market is causing a drastic decrease in prices, both on the retail and wholesale fronts. Following the Fall 2017 outdoor harvest, which was the state’s largest…
Hemp was the message spoken loud and proud this week as the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway from January 6-13, 2018 in Harrisburg, PA. Erica McBride, Executive Director of both the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council and the National Hemp Association, had the following to say during the show, “We want to see people from all…
Press Release Denver, CO As the number of consumers searching for Hemp derived CBD Oil products continues to rise, those consumers can now be excited about CBD Oil Solutions, a one-stop online marketplace for a wide range of CBD products from many of the industries top brands. The digital marketplace allows consumers to shop from…
The following post first originally appeared on ChicagoTribune.com Revolution Enterprises’ two Illinois medical marijuana cultivation facilities — each about the size of five Millennium Park ice skating rinks — are allowed under their state license to get much, much bigger. But with retail sales of medical marijuana in the state only topping about $9.3 million last month,…
This post first originally appeared on PeoriaPublicRadio.org Making it legal to raise industrial hemp has been a topic of discussion in Illinois for years. Wisconsin is the most recent state to allow farmers to grow it. Will Illinois be next? Back in 2014, the federal farm bill authorized states to grow hemp for research purposes.…
The following post originally first appeared on WQAD.com MUSCATINE, Iowa– “I used to love coming to work. This place is our passion. Now I’m afraid to come to work everyday,” says Muscatine store owner Shelly Meier. Meier has owned Nutrition Outlet with her husband for 18 years. She’s been selling oil called CBD for three…
The following post originally first appeared on MotleyFool.com.au Californian potheads can rejoice: as of 1 January they have officially become the most recent state in the US to legalise the recreational use of cannabis. Stoners in San Diego, Santa Cruz, the San Francisco Bay Area and Palm Springs queued up in droves to become the…
The following post first originally appeared on GovTech.com (TNS) — A day after recreational marijuana sales became legal in California, a top Los Angeles police official said authorities are working to ensure that soon-to-be-permitted retail establishments in the city — and marijuana users — comply with the rules. Recreational marijuana sales became legal in the state under a…
This story originally first appeared on KQED.org With the advent of the legal recreational marijuana business, it’s “a new day in law enforcement” in California, a senior LAPD official said Tuesday. He said officers will pay particular attention to drivers who are impaired by the drug and anyone supplying it to a minor. “This is…
The following post originally appeared on NJHerald.com LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s legal pot economy was supposed to operate under the umbrella of a vast computerized system to track marijuana from seed to storefronts, ensuring that plants are followed throughout the supply chain and don’t drift into the black market. But recreational cannabis sales began…
The following post originally appeared on CNBC. January 1 saw the official legalization of recreational marijuana in California, and with it a potential huge boost to an industry that one research company estimated could be worth $6 billion by 2021. And those living in and around Los Angeles should get set for trucks driving around the…