Legal marijuana sales in Canada reached a new monthly record of CA$520.4 million in August, bringing the country’s estimated year-to-date total to approximately CA$3.93 billion, …
Florida Medical Marijuana Patients Purchased 426.7 Million Milligrams of THC Last Week, With Patient Count Reaching New Record
Florida medical marijuana patients purchased more than 426.6 million milligrams of THC and nearly 148,500 ounces of smokable marijuana during the past week, according to …
Legal Analysis Finds Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Could Expand Bankruptcy Protection for Industry Landlords and Suppliers
A legal analysis published in the Oklahoma Law Review concludes that federal rescheduling of medical marijuana could substantially improve access to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection …
U.S. Virgin Islands Advances 11 Marijuana Micro-Cultivation Applications as New Dispensaries and Grow Facilities Near Opening
The U.S. Virgin Islands is preparing for additional marijuana businesses to begin operating, with two dispensaries on St. John nearing readiness and multiple cultivation facilities …
Study: CBD Reduces Aortic Valve Calcification in Laboratory Experiments
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced calcium buildup in aortic valve tissue taken from pigs, according to a study published this month in the journal Tissue and Cell. …
Utah Opens Grant Applications for $150 Monthly Medical Marijuana Patient Vouchers
Utah has opened applications for nonprofit organizations interested in administering a new medical marijuana assistance program that will provide eligible patients with $150 monthly vouchers …
Study: 56% of Elite and Professional Contact Sport Athletes Use Marijuana or Other Cannabinoid Products, Just 21% Comfortable Discussing Use With Medical Staff
A new study involving elite and professional contact sport athletes found that 56% of those surveyed currently use marijuana or cannabinoids, while just 21.4% felt …
European Union Council Backs Expanding Hemp Rules to Cover Entire Plant
The Council of the European Union has backed a proposal to establish uniform rules for the production and marketing of all parts of the hemp …
Vireo Growth Purchases 415,733-Square-Foot Florida Marijuana Cultivation Facility for $21 Million
Vireo Growth has purchased a 415,733-square-foot marijuana cultivation and production facility in Palatka, Florida, for $21 million, converting a property previously leased for its Green …
California Court Publishes Ruling Allowing Certain Felony Marijuana Cultivation Convictions to Be Reduced to Misdemeanors
A California appeals court has certified for publication a ruling confirming that judges can reduce certain felony marijuana cultivation convictions to misdemeanors, including cases involving …
Study: CBN Reduces Eczema-Like Skin Inflammation and Disease Severity
Cannabinol (CBN) reduced the severity of eczema-like skin disease in mice, including abnormal skin thickening and inflammatory activity, according to a study published this month …
Survey: German Medical Marijuana Patients Report Far Less Purchasing Stress and Lower Prices With Pharmacy Access
German medical marijuana patients reported substantially less stress obtaining products from pharmacies than from the illegal market, according to a new survey of 7,913 patients. …
