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U.S. Hemp Roundtable Highlights New Industry CBD Study

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is highlighting a study conducted by Validcare “confirms prior research that orally-ingested cannabidiol (CBD) has a strong safety profile, providing data that addresses FDA’s specific safety concerns regarding CBD, with the results indicating that daily consumption across a range of typical retail products and serving sizes is not associated with elevated liver tests, low testosterone levels, or daytime drowsiness.”

cannabis, CBD, Congress, hemp, healthcareRon LantonMay 23, 2022CBD, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, hemp

U.S. Houses Passes the MORE Act Helping Cannabis Stakeholders

The U.S. House has passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act otherwise known as the MORE Act. The proposed bill removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana.

cannabis, CBD, Congress, healthcare, hempRon LantonApril 7, 2022Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, MORE Act, Controlled Substances Act, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Cannabis

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Advocates for Medical Marijuana Access to Veterans

On December 1, 2021 the Congressional Cannabis Caucus composed a letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the Caucus’ advocacy for medical marijuana access for veterans.

The letter stated “As bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, we are pleased to learn the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is considering a change in policy to allow for access to medical cannabis for VA patients. We implore your agency to act swiftly and implement this change as soon as possible.”

cannabis, Congress, healthcare, hemp, marijuana, medical marijuana, pharmaceuticalsRon LantonDecember 3, 2021Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Cannabis, medical marijuana, Congress, Veterans Affairs

Newly Introduced States Reform Act Proposes to End Current Federal Prohibition on Marijuana

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced The States Reform Act, which is aimed at becoming the first prominent policy push by a House Republican to end the current federal prohibition on marijuana.

adult use marijuana, cannabis, CBD, hemp, healthcare, USDA, FDARon LantonNovember 16, 2021The States Reform Act, Rep Nancy Mace, marijuana, Cannabis, adult-use marijuana, medical cannabis

New Lanton Law Blogcast with Cannabis Insider David Vaillencourt

Lanton Law is excited to announce its new Blogcast with cannabis industry insider David Vaillencourt; CEO and Founder of The GMP Collective.

cannabis, marijuana, medical marijuana, adult use marijuana, CBD, hempRon LantonApril 9, 2021Cannabis, marijuana, adult use cannabis, recreational marijuana, medical cannabis, The GMP Collective

New York Enacts Legislation Legalizing Adult Use Cannabis

New York Governor Cuomo (D-NY) has signed (S.854-A/A.1248-A) which legalizes adult-use cannabis.

adult use marijuana, cannabis, CBD, hemp, marijuana, medical marijuana, pharmaceuticals, pharmacy, recreational marijuanaRon LantonMarch 31, 2021Cannabis, adult use cannabis, marijuana, New York, Governor Cuomo, hemp, cannabinoid, medical marijuana

New York Reaches Agreement To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

According to Governor Cuomo’s press release, the Governor, “Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced an agreement on legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) to legalize adult-use cannabis.

adult use marijuana, cannabis, CBD, Farming, hemp, legislation, pharmacy, recreational marijuanaRon LantonMarch 29, 2021adult use cannabis, New York, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabinoid, hemp, Establish the Office of Cannabis Management, Governor Cuomo

SAFE Banking Act introduced Into the U.S. Senate

U.S. Senators Merkley (D-OR) and Daines (R-MT) have introduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, to ensure that legal cannabis operators have access to banking services. The bill can be viewed here.

cannabis, banking, Congress, hemp, U.S. Senate, recreational marijuana, pharmaceuticals, adult use marijuana, financeRon LantonMarch 26, 2021Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, Cannabis, Banking, CBD, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, U.S. Senate, Congress