nypd
NYPD says, "Let em smoke."
Smoking cannabis is allowed “almost anywhere that cigarette smoking is allowed including on sidewalks, on front stoops and other public places.”
medipharm labs
STADA and MediPharm Labs Begin First Sales in Germany Under Exclusive Agreement
“This is the beginning of a meaningful long-term partnership dedicated to bringing the unique benefits of GMP-certified medical cannabis to patients in Europe,”
MRTA
New York legalizes marijuana.
New York. State lawmakers today voted to approve The Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA), legalizing and regulating adult-use marijuana in New York State, and permitting anyone over the age of 21 to grow 6 plants at home.
parkinsons
Paraquat Herbicide Manufacturer Faces First Federal Lawsuits Over Link to Parkinson's Disease.
"Syngenta has taken too long to acknowledge the very real health dangers associated with paraquat," said Fears Nachawati trial lawyer Majed Nachawati. "It's time for some real action to protect workers and anyone else who might come into contact with these inherently dangerous products."
48North
48North lays off 20% of their workforce.
48North will immediately cease operations at its "Good:Farm" outdoor cultivation facility located in Brant County, Ontario
Cann
Cann Group commences proceeding in Hong Kong to recover missing funds.
Cann Group (ASX:CAN) 29 March 2021 – Commenced a civil proceeding in the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region against Er Ya Trade Ltd, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, seeking recovery of EUR2.25m (approximately AU$3.47m). This sum relates to the amount that was
new york
New York To Legalize, Tax, And Regulate Adult-Use Marijuana.
"When this bill becomes law, New York will be poised to implement a nation-leading model for what marijuana legalization can look like."
cbd
Long-term safety and efficacy of highly purified cannabidiol for treatment refractory epilepsy
.. further evidence of sustained seizure frequency and severity reduction over two years of treatment with highly purified CBD in TRE.
Hodgkins
The effect of cannabis in the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma in a pregnant patient.
At 26 weeks of pregnancy, the patient began on her own a treatment with pure cannabis. Her pain and general status got better and the tumor tissue decreased.
HG
The use of cannabis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).
In these 4 severe cases of HG, cannabis preparations containing 20%THC and traces of CBD appeared to have a dramatic effect on the course and severity of the condition.
BAT
Big smoke.
ABC Sunday Extra's Julian Morrow speaks to George Smitherman, President and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada, and former health minister of Ontario about the recent news that British American Tobacco bought a 20% stake in Organigram for US$175 million.
epilepsy
BBC reports that legal action has forced the UK govt. to move on cannabis..
The BBC is reporting, The parents of a three-year-old boy with severe epilepsy have dropped a legal challenge after guidelines on prescribing cannabis were 'clarified'. Patient advocates in Australia are wondering if a similar strategy would fly in Australia.
marijuana
$1 fine for marijuana possession.
"We achieve racial equity, and we support reductions of other drug uses, and we remove large financial burdens from everybody by passing this," 12th District Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, said. "[With] our existing ordinances, many people cannot afford the fines and fees associated with marijuana possession."
marijuana
If it smells like racism..
The Hill reports from Detroit about a restaurant that made an announcement on facebook about marijuana that resulted in being called out for racism. “Most importantly, if you smell like marijuana don’t even think of stepping inside the Caucus Club,” the post added. “Please be mindful that strong ‘odors’
heritage cannabis
Heritage Cannabis Announces Receipt of the First Health Canada Cannabis Export License Granted for Brazil
Heritage (CSE: CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) (“Heritage” or the “Company”), today announced that Health Canada has granted Heritage with the first ever license to export cannabis products from Canada to Brazil.
Tasmanian Greens welcome the removal of unfair medical cannabis restrictions.
The Greens welcome the Premier’s announcement today about access to medical cannabis. "After being forced into reform three and a half years ago, then Minister for Health Michael Ferguson made it as difficult as possible for patients to access medical cannabis. Mr Ferguson’s Controlled Access Scheme was