Pharma Company Behind FDA-Approved CBD Drug Sues A Dozen Competitors Over Alleged Patent Infringement
The drug company behind the CBD-based medication Epidiolex has filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen competitors that are seeking to create generic versions, alleging patent infringement. GW Research Ltd, which along with GW Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, filed the suit. GW, one of the onlyContinue Reading
Minnesota Lawmakers Unveil Revised Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Committee Hearing Scheduled Next Week
Minnesota lawmakers have unveiled a marijuana legalization bill and announced next steps to advance the reform in the 2023 legislative session. At a press conference on Thursday, the House and Senate sponsors of a revised legalization bill were joined by leaders of each chamber as well as advocates to previewContinue Reading
2022 cannabis sales: An Oregon county is No. 1 for a third time
2022 cannabis sales: An Oregon county is No. 1 for a third time Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 Despite a 6.4% sales decline, Malheur County was Oregon’s per capita leader in cannabis sales in 2022 – its third straight year at No. 1. PORTLAND – It might take actuallyContinue Reading
Marijuana panel rolls out recommendations to protect workers
Marijuana panel rolls out recommendations to protect workers Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 A panel that has spent months debating policy ideas to protect workers who use medical marijuana concluded the bulk of its work Thursday, approving more than a dozen recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature. Thursday marked theContinue Reading
Cannabis guide: 10 DOS X DONT'S for tourists issued!
Cannabis guide: 10 DOS X DONT’S for tourists issued! Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 Ministry of Public Health aims to clarify what visitors can and cannot do. The Ministry of Public Health has issued a guide titled “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand” to improveContinue Reading
Marijuana addiction is a real thing
Marijuana addiction is a real thing Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 Legal sales of recreational marijuana began in New Jersey on April 21, 2022. In just a little over the first two months, these sales totaled almost $80 million. With so many people legally buying weed, it’s hard toContinue Reading
Maryland Voter-Approved legalization measure takes shape in New Year
Maryland Voter-Approved legalization measure takes shape in New Year Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 A huge majority of Maryland voters passed the proposal in November. Maryland might still be years away from the launch of its new legal marijuana market, but the start of the new year has stillContinue Reading
Colorado Officials Seek Psychedelics Advisory Board Members As State Works To Implement Legalization Ballot Measure
Colorado officials are looking for people to join a first-of-its-kind advisory board tasked with informing the implementation of psychedelics legalization following voter approval of a reform initiative on the November ballot. The state Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is promoting a webpage where people can fill out applications to beContinue Reading
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes several Medical Cannabis bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes several Medical Cannabis bills Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 The governor of Michigan vetoed 11 bills including three that would amend the state’s medical cannabis system. Calling them rushed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently vetoed 11 bills including three medical cannabis bills, with othersContinue Reading
Could legalisation of Cannabis revolutionize Mexico’s economy?
Could legalisation of Cannabis revolutionize Mexico’s economy? Image Cannabis News January 5, 2023 The pungent aroma of cannabis and the sound of dub music fill the air at a hacienda as about 150 smokers, users, growers, activists and business people gather for Mexico’s second annual Toquefest. In anticipation of theContinue Reading