MS Society Urges UK to Legalize Medical Cannabis

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 4, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s sufficient evidence showing cannabis’ efficacy for managing multiple sclerosis symptoms, the charity argues. Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in the United Kingdom should be able to legally access cannabis for symptom...

Sen. Cory Booker Introduces Bill to Legalize Marijuana Nationwide

by adminTorusBrand | Aug 2, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The New Jersey Senator introduced a wide-reaching bill that would end federal prohibition on marijuana and encourage states to legalize the substance. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker this week introduced legislation that would federally...

Effort Underway to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Michigan

by adminTorusBrand | Jul 28, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Michigan coalition working to legalize and regulate the use and sale of adult use cannabis has already gathered 100,000 signatures for their ballot initiative. A coalition of citizens, community leaders, businesses, and...

Massachusetts One Step Closer to Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Lawmakers Agree on Reform Law

by adminTorusBrand | Jul 27, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A bill to reform Massachusetts’ voter-approved recreational marijuana ballot law is now being considered by Governor Charlie Baker. Massachusetts State House and Senate lawmakers reached an agreement earlier this month on the...

Marijuana Now Legal to Buy in Uruguay

by adminTorusBrand | Jul 25, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Adult consumers can now purchase cannabis at dispensaries in Uruguay after recreational marijuana became legal over three years ago. Uruguay’s legal adult use marijuana market finally launched last week after recreational marijuana...

Workers Can’t Be Fired for Using Medical Marijuana, Massachusetts’ Top Court Rules

by adminTorusBrand | Jul 25, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of an employee and Crohn’s disease patient fired after testing positive for marijuana. You can’t fire medical cannabis patients for just using cannabis, the Massachusetts High...