Want to Double Profits in the Cannabis Industry Overnight? Get Rid of the 280E Tax Code like Green Market Report Says!

[ad_1] For the past couple of years, the cannabis industry has faced significant challenges, with a bear market persisting. Plummeting flower prices, burdensome debt payments, and plateauing sales in mature markets have contributed to this situation.   There was hope that the industry’s fortunes would improve with the passage of banking legislation like the SAFE Act or significant developments such as TerrAscend’s approval to move to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Surprisingly, a potential solution could…

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Deepak Chopra Discusses Cannabis as a Holy Experience

[ad_1] Dr. Deepak Chopra is arguably one of the most profound thinkers of the 21st century, with contrary opinions that confound his scientific peers. A prolific author of nearly 100 books, including 21 New York Times bestsellers on topics ranging from meditation to longevity, such as Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul, and Quantum Healing, he is often miscategorized as a “new age” or “self-help guru,” and is criticized by quantum physicists.  As a polymath,…

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Dumpster Fire: What Went Wrong with California Cannabis?

[ad_1] Cannabis is supposed to be relaxing and fun. What’s not to like about giggles, munchies, and a brief break from the mundane? Unfortunately, news from California’s Emerald Triangle is anything but upbeat these days. Report after report portends doom with headlines like “the world’s largest legal weed market is going up in smoke” (The Economist), “California pot industry facing ‘extinction event‘” (SF Gate), “Despair in Emerald Triangle as CA legal cannabis collapses” (CalMatters), and “Legal cannabis…

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Oregon Cannabis Round-Up: Chalice Receivership, New Tax Rules, New Laws

[ad_1] It’s been an eventful month in Oregon cannabis. Below are some early summer notes on three things we’ve been doing and watching and writing about. The Chalice receivership I covered this last month as the ship was going down. Today, the Oregon receivership is well underway and we’re getting regular notices. It hasn’t been smooth from my perspective. The receiver initially rejected a raft of leases, including one held by a landlord we represent.…

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Canada Border Agency Reminds Travelers that Bringing Cannabis Across an International Border Is Illegal

[ad_1] The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released a press release on June 26 as a reminder for people traveling for Canada Day (July 1) or the U.S.’s Independence Day (July 4)—no cannabis across the border. For those who plan to traverse the border between the U.S. and Canada, CBSA recommends tips such as planning ahead for border wait times, saving time with an Advance Declaration, and having travel documents handy. The topic of cannabis…

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CBD Discovered in Very Common Plants in Brazil

[ad_1] Researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) have made a significant discovery in Brazil. They have found cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis, in a common Brazilian plant. This finding presents new possibilities for producing CBD, which is becoming increasingly popular.   The scientists have specifically identified a native Brazilian species called ‘Trema micrantha (L.) Blume’, which belongs to the ‘Cannabaceae’ family. This shrub, often regarded as a weed, is…

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Trending Reasons to Use CBD Gummies With Your Friends

[ad_1] CBD gummies have created quite a buzz in the past few years, offering an alternative way to enjoy the natural benefits of cannabis. Not only are they popular because of their convenience, but also due to the flavors and textures that make them accessible and enjoyable to consume. Another option for those looking for an even more exciting night when consuming cannabis products has recently become available: using CBD gummies for sex! From pamper…

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse | Project CBD

[ad_1] Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. What’s more, in the presence of THC (also a CB1 agonist), terpenes appear to modulate cannabinoid activity in varied and interesting ways.1,2 Today we focus on spicy-peppery beta-caryophyllene (BCP), one of the most common cannabis terpenes, which acts on several targets that impact the endocannabinoid system,…

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ATF Clings to Cannabis Gun Rights Restrictions

[ad_1] Cannabis users cannot own or possess firearms under federal law. This is true even in states where cannabis is legal, and even for medical patients. These gun rights are very likely going to be held unconstitutional. But the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is clinging to them nevertheless. I’ve written pretty extensively on the federal laws that strip cannabis users of gun rights, and link to my older posts below. But…

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Delta-8 Dispute Gets In Way of Illinois Pot Reform

[ad_1] Bickering over how to regulate Delta-8 THC is getting in the way of general cannabis industry reform in Illinois (and that’s not the only state). While the hemp-derived cannabinoid gives access to THC in states where cannabis is illegal, unfortunately, debates over Delta-8 are now making general adult-use legalization more complicated and legislation challenging to pass.  Most recently, in Illinois, a cannabis industry reform bill failed at the May legislative deadline. The pushback is…

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