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Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint for Cannabis and Hemp Standards

In mid-January, Kentucky's famous reputation for fast horses and whiskey puts dozens of experts, advocates, executives, and regulators squarely on the pulse of innovation and regulation at ASTM Committee Week.…

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Making the Cannabis Industry SAFER for America

After nearly a decade of conversations and education on The Hill, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee finally raised the bar on this policy. Secure and Fair Regulation…

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Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact

Even a cursory overview of cannabis reveals that this market is notoriously wasteful and has polluted the environment through chemical fertilizers, misuse of pesticides, contamination of plants, and perhaps most…

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Employee Management & Human Resources: An Often-Overlooked Part of Building a Business

Long before a cannabis business wins a license application, it needs to create a traditional business plan that outlines how the company will operate. This obviously includes things like real…

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Cannabis in Texas: A Look Ahead to Legalization and Beyond

Texas’ unique approach to cannabis Over the past few decades, the United States has legalized marijuana state by state. Every state follows its own path, and nowhere is this more…

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Texas Takes Advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill

When Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 339, also known as the Texas Compassionate Use Act, into law in 2015, many Texans expressed frustration. The purpose of this law…

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Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide

Research Institute in Maine published research They conducted a study and found a 17% failure rate for hazardous pesticides in cannabis samples tested. The state requires testing for adult-use marijuana,…

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Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back?

Adult-use cannabis is gaining momentum across the United States as more states jump on the legalization bandwagon. As of this writing, 23 states have legalized adult-use cannabis, and an additional…

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HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry

In the most unexpected development to hit the cannabis industry in years, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has announced that, based on data and…

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Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 3

In Part 1 of this series, we discuss the lack of bankruptcy protection for cannabis companies that are struggling in the current environment, as bankruptcy in the United States is…

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The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 4

This is the final part of a four-part series discussing cannabis regulation in Europe. Click here for part 1, Part 2 is here and Part 3 is here. Part 4…

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The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 3

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on cannabis regulation in Europe. Click here for Part 1 and click here for Part 2. Part 3 details dosages, approvals, and…

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Congress Wants YOU To Make Safe Products.

Congress recently I was demanded to More information on regulation of CBD and other cannabinoids. This is a federal regulatory requirement for cannabinoid-containing products made from cannabis sativa L. plant…

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HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III

Very promising news for the cannabis industry today, and many are calling it historic. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement…

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Payment Processing & CBD Products: What to Know

triggered by 2018 Farm Bill, has broadened the horizons of hemp-derived cannabis products, providing nearly limitless opportunities for companies and brands in the CBD industry to expand what they can…

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Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act

Here we cross our fingers again and hope the Senate approves the bill. Safe and fair enforcement banking law (SAFE Banking Act). The law provides banks with regulatory protections, allowing…

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Data-Driven Decision Making: Mastering Methodologies for Cannabis Market Research

The ability to identify target markets, gather accurate data, and strategically drive success has become paramount in any industry known as the “Wild West.” Considering factors such as invisible shoppers…

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The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 2

This is the second part of a four-part series on cannabis regulation in Europe. Click here for Part 1. Part 2 analyzes the differences between the UK, EU and US.…

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Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks

Founder and CEO Chase Eastman officially launched Rootwurks in January 2022. But that effort began a few years ago and crossed industries like food safety training, digital media and television.…

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The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 1

This is Part 1 of a four-part series discussing cannabis regulation in Europe. Part 1 serves as an introduction. Part 2 next week will analyze the differences between the UK,…

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