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Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/04/2017 in Medical Marijuana Medical marijuana is known for helping patients who are suffering from certain medical conditions, not only in Israel but across the globe. The Government of Israel recently released a resolution concerning medical cannabis products, access to care for patients who qualify and supply of marijuana products. Israel certified 100 new doctors …
As cannabis conference backdrops go, Cologne (or Köln as it looks to the locals) has some major plusses. Cologne is a German city that has all sorts of both historical and cutting edge things to explore. Plus of course there is the timing. This part of the world just pre-Oktoberfest is a refreshing splash of multi-hued natural colors populated by …
A number of cannabis businesses have pursued federal intellectual property protection for their cannabis-related innovations, such as U.S. patents that protect novel cannabis plant varieties, growing methods, extraction methods, etc. Enforcement of such federal IP rights requires that the IP owner file suit in federal court asserting those rights against another cannabis company. However, given that cannabis is still illegal …
Medical cannabis regulators in Florida will not meet today’s legislatively-mandated deadline to approve five new licenses for the state’s expanded regime, the News Service of Florida reports. Christian Bax, the Office of Medical Marijuana Use executive director, blamed the delay on Hurricane Irma and lawsuits against the expansion plans. In a letter to legislative leaders explaining that the office would …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 10/02/2017 in Medical Marijuana Though government bodies and officials are becoming more open-minded about legalizing medical marijuana, we already know people have been using it for years, both recreationally and for medicinal reasons. However, what’s interesting is how cannabis has changed culturally over the years. What people once thought of as taboo is now sitting …
According to a PennLive article, Pennsylvania’s Department of Health approved the first two cannabis laboratories for their medical cannabis program. ACT Laboratories of Pennsylvania LLC and Keystone State Testing LLC are the companies that were approved to perform analytical testing for safety and quality in cannabis products. Both laboratories expect to be operational before the end of 2017, according to …
Laboratories throughout the world and in a variety of industries get accredited to demonstrate their competency. In the cannabis industry, some states are beginning to require it and many labs get accredited even if their state doesn’t require it. So what does accreditation mean and why is it so important? The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a standard-setting organization …
The World Anti-Doping Agency has removed CBD from its prohibited substances list for 2018 and added synthetic cannabinoids, such as “Spice.” However, according to the 2018 Prohibited List summary, athletes subject to the organization’s testing might want to be sure their CBD products are tested and accurately labeled as THC remains prohibited. “Cannabidiol is no longer prohibited. Synthetic cannabidiol is …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 08/29/2017 in Medical Marijuana Cannabis is a natural ingredient that can be added to many types of products. There are several ways to consume medical marijuana — most typically it’s ingested through the lungs or stomach. However, marijuana can also be useful as a topical product and has some health benefits when applied to the …
Posted by Jason Draizin on 09/05/2017 in Medical Marijuana You’ve seen it on the cop shows. Someone’s driving under the influence, so the officer pulls out a breathalyzer and finds the driver has alcohol in their system. Alcohol can seriously impair your ability to drive, not to mention driving drunk is illegal. But, what about marijuana? While the police currently …
