Only days after legal medical marijuana sales began in Maryland, the state’s MMJ commission has hired a new director. Joy Strand, a hospital executive, is …
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How Medical Marijuana Can Slow the Progression Of Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s disease is known as the fatal genetic disorder that causes a progressive breakdown of the nerve cells. HD diminishes a person’s physical and mental …
Paraguay legalizes medical marijuana cultivation
Paraguay is poised to become the latest nation to reform its marijuana laws with the passage of a bill that would allow the country to …
Nova Scotia plans to sell recreational cannabis in government-run alcohol stores
The Nova Scotia government unveiled plans to sell recreational marijuana alongside alcohol in government-run stores, a move that essentially bars privately owned businesses from investing …
Neo-Nazi charges spur Oregon marijuana lab executive’s exit
The founder and executive director of a state-licensed cannabis testing lab in Eugene, Oregon, is stepping down amid allegations she is a neo-Nazi supporter. Bethany …
CBD manufacturer buys stake in Canadian maker of hemp, MJ pharma products
A CBD manufacturer with offices in Canada and California is moving further into the Canadian cannabis market, acquiring a 25% stake in a company in …
Key federal medical cannabis protection gets stay of execution – again
The only current federal law protecting medical marijuana businesses from federal law enforcement agencies has been extended again, this time until Dec. 22. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer …