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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As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity
Mastercard at the end of last month decided Stop debit card transactions with cannabis dispensaries and notify financial institutions and payment processors to stop processing purchases.It’s not the first digital…
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How Automation Drives Performance Advantage in Vaping
The vaping technology market is constantly evolving due to changing consumer needs and preferences. To maintain its dominance in this competitive market, the company needs to offer a superior his…
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Cannabis Vape Clarity: How to Help Consumers Shop Smart
From 2020 to 2021, cannabis vaping cartridges grew 25% year-over-year, and all-in-one vaping also grew. a whopping 64% As a category of the same period. Two years later, the vaping…
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California’s Social Equity Fee Waiver – Late Is Better Than Never
In a move that brought Old Guard California Cannabis a bittersweet assessment, the Cannabis Authority announced on January 1, 2022, that it would waive licensing fees for cannabis companies affected…
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Five Ingredients for a Successful Cannabis License Application
In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, securing a cannabis license is a critical step to a successful business in both new and emerging markets. However, navigating the application process can…
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