THCP is a Natural Cannabinoid with Greater Potency than THC January/10/2020 The end of 2019 was marked by increased interest in marijuana research as a report in the journal Nature showed that a team of Italian researchers discovered two new natural cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP), and cannabidiphorol (CBDP). The binding of…
ACS Laboratory was Awarded 21 Emerald Test Badges for Excellence in Hemp and Cannabis Testing January/21/2020 Marijuana and hemp companies producing CBD products rely on accurate lab results when marketing their products. Medical grade laboratories such as ACS are ideal for reproducibility, accuracy, and transparency, and marijuana and hemp companies…
California Governor Annual Budget Proposal Could Simplify the Life for Marijuana Business January/16/2020 Marijuana businesses in California could soon start enjoying better proceeds through the proposed regulatory and tax collection system. It could also be an indication that this year, more legislative help would be accorded to the struggling legal…
Medical Marijuana Law in Utah to be Revised January/21/2020 According to The Salt Lake Tribute, during the upcoming legislative session, there is a possibility that Utah Legislature will consider making several changes to the medical marijuana programs in the state before it is launched. The news outlet further reported that…
Marijuana Businesses are Employing Former Politicians and Regulator January/15/2020 Marijuana businesses are employing former national and state politicians as well as regulators to help them traverse the dynamic background surrounding marijuana legislation and lobbying efforts as they try to advance the cannabis industry. For instance, earlier this month, Green Leaf…
U.S Supreme Court Decisions January/17/2020 According to tax experts, the marijuana industry in California could face significant ramifications after this week’s decision by the U.S Supreme Court to disregard Colorado Supreme Court ruling on a tax fine as well as other nonconforming opinions on a case involving a medical marijuana…
Cannabis and Mental Health One of the longest debates surrounding the legalization of weed is the relationship between weed and mental health. Does weed increase risks of getting mental disorders among users? Does it only affect long term users or all users? More research has to be done to determine…
January/13/2020 According to the Deputy Director of Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Mathew Schweich, South Dakota is the first in the U.S to place both medical and recreational marijuana initiatives on the same ballot. Speaking to Cannabis Times, Schweich said that it is an exciting opportunity, and they are confident that…
Introduction of a Legislation Allowing CBD-Infused Foods by Washington Lawmakers January/13/2020 On 7th January, East Oregonian reported that Washington Rep. Drew MacEwen introduced a bill seeking to authorize the use of CBD as a legal ingredient in food products. The legislation (H.B. 2296) conflicts with the state’s federal regulations, which…
Preclinical Trials Show that CBG is More Effective on Stomach and Bone Cancer than CBGA January/10/2020 Cannabis Pharmaceutical Inc. announced that the preliminary finding from the preclinical study held at the company’s High Throughput Screening (HTS) lab facility in Israel revealed that Cannabinoid Cannabigerol (CBG) has more significant tumor healing…
