Our previous post in this series discussed the legal sources for cannabis patent rights. This post and later posts will address some questions about what patents could mean for the cannabis industry. Today’s question is: Do cannabis patents create monopolies? Today’s short answer is: Yes and No, but probably less than you might think. A patent is a government-created monopoly, giving the patent holder an exclusive right to make, use and sell the Read entire story
BREAKING NEWS: California Will Begin Issuing Temporary Commercial Cannabis Licenses by January 1st
Yesterday, at the California Cannabis Business Conference in Anaheim (attended by our Southern California cannabis attorneys), the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (the “Bureau”) released information regarding temporary license applications under the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”), which we now know will start to issue on January 1, 2018–see the Bureau’s brochure on Read entire story
Son, Father Charged With Marijuana-Growing Operation In … – Patch – Patch.com
Patch.comSon, Father Charged With Marijuana-Growing Operation In ... - PatchPatch.comManchester, NJ - Investigators found crack cocaine, a stun gun and a .22-caliber revolver in the home as well, police said.Manchester father, son busted on marijuana chargesAsbury Park PressFather, son grew 29 marijuana plants in backyard, cops say | NJ.comNJ.comall 3 news articles » (c) marijuana growing - Google News - Read entire story here. Read entire story
77-year-old sentenced to 10 years for growing marijuana – USA TODAY
USA TODAY77-year-old sentenced to 10 years for growing marijuanaUSA TODAYThe investigation of one of the largest marijuana-growing operations in Polk County history had begun. The detectives drove up the long driveway to White's house and parked behind it. They took notice of the mowed grass, the well-manicured flowerbed ...and more » (c) marijuana growing - Google News - Read entire story here. Read entire story
Kong
Information about Kong: Effects Fragrance Flavors Adverse reactions Medical Growing Flowering timeTwo things come to mind whenever coming across the word Kong. One, there is the delightful gastronomic wonder of Hong Kong. Another is the classic silver screen star, the mighty King Kong. So, to be clear, we are writing about the featured strain with a heightened sense of focus. As such, let us stick to the topic at hand – Kong marijuana Read entire story
Purple Widow
Information about Purple Widow: Effects Fragrance Flavors Adverse reactions Medical Growing Flowering timeOne of the most notorious strains in the world of marijuana is the White Widow. It comes as no surprise that one of its descendants would also inherit its name. But that is not all that the Purple Widow took. It also inherited traits that provide an energizing yet relaxing buzz.As mentioned, one of the parent strains is the White Widow. It Read entire story
California Attorney General Sues to Block Donald Trump’s Mexico Wall
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state of California, alleging that Donald Trump’s proposal to build a wall along the Mexico border violates a number of environmental protection laws. Becerra’s lawsuit aims to block Trump’s Mexico wall. A Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Mexico Wall Attorney General Becerra, who called the wall project “medieval,” announced the legal action this Read entire story
Home delivery a budding option for medical marijuana users – Times … – Albany Times Union
Albany Times UnionHome delivery a budding option for medical marijuana users - Times ...Albany Times UnionHorticulture technician Matthew Dobbs bar codes new plants in Vireo Health's new greenhouse at their medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility ...and more » (c) medical marijuana - Google News - Read entire story here. Read entire story
Southern U chooses contractor to grow medical marijuana | The … – Seattle Times
The AdvocateSouthern U chooses contractor to grow medical marijuana | The ...Seattle TimesBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Southern University has selected a vendor to run its medical marijuana program. The university's Board of Supervisors on Friday ...Ready, set, grow: Southern University picks medical marijuana ...The AdvocateSouthern University selects operator for medical marijuana productionWDSU New OrleansSouthern University approves medical Read entire story
10 States Where You Don’t Want to Get Caught with Weed
We hate to be the bearers of bad news but it’s always wise to keep in mind the worst states for stoners, from Draconian laws to the punitive action if one violates them. While weed remains illegal on a federal level, some states more than others firmly uphold this absurd legislation, with full support from the White House and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who apparently never tires in his quest to enact total prohibition. Many lists of this Read entire story
Top 10 Strains to Smoke This Fall
The fall weather is upon us, and what better way to spend a crisp autumn afternoon than puffing on a joint of your favorite seasonal strain? Oh, you didn’t realize there was such a thing as a “seasonal” strain? Well, much like a refreshing Oktoberfest lager, there are several different high-quality cannabis strains that are perfect to smoke in the cool months of autumn. So put the pumpkin spice lattes down for just a second and Read entire story
A Gram Of Legal Cannabis In Ontario Will Likely Cost $10, According To Reports
A gram of legal cannabis in Ontario is likely to cost you around $10, according to CBC News. Until now, the Ontario government has remained tight-lipped about cannabis pricing, anticipated product demand or potential taxation revenues once cannabis is legalized nationwide next July. On Wednesday at the Legislature, however, Finance Minister Charles Sousa told CBC News that a retail price of $10 per gram is “certainly something we’re giving Read entire story
Marijuana Prevents People From Doing Hard Drugs, Claims Study
Cannabis might still be illegal in the UK, but new research has found that the leafy substance might not be the vilified "gateway drug" it’s widely thought to be. In fact, in might be the key to discouraging users from progressing to "harder" drugs, such as cocaine and ecstasy, claim scientists at the University of New Mexico. The five-year-long study involved 125 participants, all of whom were suffering from chronic pain. 83 were taking Read entire story
Medical marijuana provider sues Billings over zoning ban | Local … – Billings Gazette
Billings GazetteMedical marijuana provider sues Billings over zoning ban | Local ...Billings GazetteThe owners of a medical marijuana provider business, as well as one of their patients, is suing the city of Billings over its ban on dispensaries within city limits.Billings marijuana dispensary temporarily blocks city from imple ...KBZK Bozeman Newsall 4 news articles » (c) medical marijuana - Google News - Read entire story here. Read entire story
Why Medical Marijuana Research Is Gaining Support From the GOP – RollingStone.com
RollingStone.comWhy Medical Marijuana Research Is Gaining Support From the GOPRollingStone.comI've always been for any decent medicine," Hatch replied without hesitation. "I know that medical marijuana can do some things that other medicines can't. I'm for alleviating pain and helping people with illness." Hatch is among a frustrated set of the ... (c) medical marijuana - Google News - Read entire story here. Read entire story