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Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies
Read full article: Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummiesA federal judge in Delaware has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products.
Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired
Read full article: Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker firedThe Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Vista, California, CBD hemp oil company fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from the active ingredient in marijuana.
Study: Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells
Read full article: Study: Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cellsA new study published by researchers at Oregon State University found hemp compounds have the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Michigan’s first certified organic cannabis company opens shop in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Michigan’s first certified organic cannabis company opens shop in Ann ArborANN ARBOR – In a town dense with cannabis dispensaries, it can be difficult to navigate the wide selection. But the newly-opened Apothecare Ann Arbor hopes to stand out from the crowd. It is Michigan’s first organic cannabis company, certified by Certified Kind, featuring 100% organic cannabis flower, concentrates and edibles. (Shanley Pearl)“We are pleased and proud to finally debut our store and to showcase our unique organic cannabis products,” co-owner Jack Edelstein said in a news release. Apothecare Ann Arbor features individual consultation stations.
Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, image
Read full article: Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, imageLOS ANGELES Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements on Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and image to push products he would never agree to endorse. The suit says phony news articles on Eastwood and his supposed championing and selling of CBD have been spread via email and social media. The headline on one such story reads: Big Pharma In Outrage Over Clint Eastwoods CBD ... He Fires Back With This!Another headline says, Breaking News: Clint Eastwood Exposes Shocking Secret Today." The story includes links to purchase what it claims are Eastwood's CBD products and quotes from a fabricated interview where Eastwood says he has moved on from the film business.
After failing drug test, woman warns others about some CBD products
Read full article: After failing drug test, woman warns others about some CBD productsUse caution when using CBD products and ask questions about what they contain. PORTLAND, Ore. - An Oregon woman has a warning for anyone taking CBD products, especially if they're looking for work. CBD products are only supposed to have trace amounts of THC and not get someone high. The final step was a urine drug test. "They just have to treat all the employees that test positive the same."
Former Patriot TE Gronkowski hawking CBD oil
Read full article: Former Patriot TE Gronkowski hawking CBD oilRob Gronkowski announced he is becoming an advocate for CBD and will partner with Abacus Health Products, maker of CBDMEDIC Topical Pain Products, on Aug. 27, 2019, in New York City. Rob Gronkowski, it appears, will remain retired from pro football after announcing Tuesday that he is partnering with a Canadian cannabidiol company to promote CBD products as athletic supplements. "I'm advocating for CBD to be acceptable for all players for recovery," the three-time Super Bowl champion said, adding in true Gronk fashion, "You can just call me Mr. Recovery. Unlike THC, however, pure CBD oil does not produce the euphoric "high" in its users. The National Hockey League tests players for marijuana use, but doesn't punish them for failed tests.
Help Me Hank: Cookie recall, money order scams, deals on sports gear
Read full article: Help Me Hank: Cookie recall, money order scams, deals on sports gearWhether you agree or disagree with her politics, one thing is clear: Shes working hard and keeping to a jampacked schedule. While he tackled the health aspect of how CBD is supposed to work, I focused on the sale of it. You get a money order or cashiers check in the mail and deposit the check, but you have to return a portion of it. Youll also be testing the in-store money transfer service by sending part of your check back. No one legitimate is going to send you a check or ask you to be a secret shopper out of the blue.
Hidden camera investigation reveals sales pitch in Metro Detroit stores selling CBD products
Read full article: Hidden camera investigation reveals sales pitch in Metro Detroit stores selling CBD productsThe CBD products on shelves include oils, lotions, pills, cigarettes and even CBD water. With hidden cameras rolling, a Help Me Hank producer went inside some of the stores selling the products. "Do you guys have CBD products?" "I have really, really bad arthritis in both my knees, to the point where I would cry in pain," the clerk said. But consumers can't expect to walk in and buy CBD products at all the shops that are popping up.
CBD 101: What is it? Why is it showing up everywhere?
Read full article: CBD 101: What is it? Why is it showing up everywhere?As a chemical compound CBD has been known since the 1940s. While CBD and THC are extracted from cannabis, they have different effects. The varieties that produce low levels of THC, below 0.3 percent dry weight, those varieties are considered hemp, Rosania said. The FDA does have regulatory authority over CBD, especially since cannabidiol had been approved for the treatment of certain forms of epilepsy. The products that are currently being sold are unregulated, so we dont even know if those products contain the CBD they are said to contain.
Can CBD be used to calm your pets during Independence Day celebrations?
Read full article: Can CBD be used to calm your pets during Independence Day celebrations?This season, many pet owners are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) to soothe their pets during loud and stressful situations. As we approach Independence Day, many are wondering is CBD safe for pets? New studies are encouraging and show that CBD can be used on pets safely in a controlled manner. CBD is a natural substance found in the hemp plant and has seen success when used to relieve anxiety in people. PetPoisonHelpline.com reports the number of pets treated for THC has raised more than 400 percent in the last six years.
Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- July 2, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- July 2, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 4:CBD for petsMany are wondering is CBD safe for pets? Veggie recallThere's a national action involving products from a company called "Growers Express"Boy fallsA video shows a boy fall into the gap between a platform and a train. Meat ice creamLonghorn Steakhouse is serving up ice cream with meat. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Can CBD be used to calm your pets during Independence Day celebrations?
Read full article: Can CBD be used to calm your pets during Independence Day celebrations?This season, many pet owners are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) to soothe their pets during loud and stressful situations. As we approach Independence Day, many are wondering is CBD safe for pets? New studies are encouraging and show that CBD can be used on pets safely in a controlled manner. CBD is a natural substance found in the hemp plant and has seen success when used to relieve anxiety in people. For more information how to properly use CBD with your pets, visit the U.S. Hemp Authority's official website here and the Veterinary Cannabis Education and Consulting website here.
Michigan offers clarity on legal CBD, industrial hemp regulations
Read full article: Michigan offers clarity on legal CBD, industrial hemp regulationsof Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) issued joint guidance today regarding CBD (cannabidiol) and industrial hemp. Here's how CBD and industrial hemp are defined:Industrial Hemp: the plant Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9-THC concentrations below 0.3%. Edible marijuana products containing CBD made by licensed processors may only be produced using CBD obtained from regulated sources. Until the administrative rules are written, there is no authorized method for licensed facilities to obtain industrial hemp. Here's what to know about industrial hemp: