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Legislation and Regulation

Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against DEA Over Medical Cannabis Research

The DEA announced in August that it would expedite the review of cultivation license applications that have been pending for three years, making the lawsuit “moot,” according to the judge.

October 30, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Senate Committee Hearing Emphasizes the Need for Policy Change to Increase Cannabis Research Access

This week, Senators Feinstein and Cornyn convened a panel of leading health experts to uncover the health impact of cannabis on consumers. Instead, they were hit with the realization that the only way to determine those impacts is through increased research access.

October 25, 2019

International

UK Research Institution Studying CBD for Symptoms of Psychosis in Parkinson's Patients

King's College London receives charitable donation from Parkinson's UK to begin a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to study the effects of CBD on psychosis symptoms in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease.

October 21, 2019

Hemp Research

CBD for Arthritic Dogs: University 'Clinical' Trial

University of Pennsylvania set to partner with Denver-based Dixie Brands, Inc. in first-ever double-blind placebo CBD trial for dogs suffering from osteoarthritis.

October 11, 2019

International

Cannabis Goes Down Under for First-Ever Human Trial on Dementia

The Institute for Health Research at University of Notre Dame in Western Australia recently announced the start of a ground-breaking clinical trial to discover how cannabis can alleviate symptoms associated with dementia.

October 7, 2019

International

Dr. Mechoulam Does It Again

In an exciting mainstream media report, NBC news highlighted a groundbreaking new development from the lab of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, the godfather of cannabis chemistry: cannabinoid acids.

September 27, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

House to Vote on SAFE Banking Act, U.S. Government Grants $3 Million for CBD Research: Week in Review

The House will vote later this month on bipartisan legislation that would allow cannabis businesses to access the federal banking system.

September 21, 2019

Industry Headlines

U.S. Government Announces $3 Million in Research Grants to Study Whether CBD Can Relieve Pain

Nine research grants have been awarded to study CBD and other chemicals, although THC research is excluded.

September 20, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Reps Introduce Bill to Expand Cannabis Research

The legislation, filed by Reps. Donna Shalala and Matt Gaetz, would facilitate research into the potential medical benefits and public health impacts of cannabis.

September 13, 2019

Pennsylvania

Cannabis Cultivators Needed for Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Research Program

The state is seeking five additional medical cannabis companies to partner with medical schools for research.

September 9, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Expands Medical Cannabis Program, New Mexico to Decide on Medical Marijuana Overhaul: Week in Review

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation this week that makes the state’s medical marijuana program permanent and adds a list of new qualifying conditions.

August 17, 2019

California

UC Davis Partners With DEA-Approved Firm to Do Cannabis Research

The study will seek to understand the science of cannabis.

August 14, 2019