Archives for Cannabis Industry Journal
Texas Takes Advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill
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…
Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide
Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide In Maine, a laboratory released a study they conducted, finding a 17% failure rate of dangerous pesticides in cannabis samples tested. The state requires testing…
Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back?
Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back? Adult-use cannabis has gained steam across the nation as more and more states jump on the legalization train. As of the writing of this…
HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry
HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry In the most unexpected development to hit the cannabis industry in years, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra…
Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 3
Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 3 Part 1 of this series discussed the lack of bankruptcy protections for cannabis companies, since bankruptcy in the is an exclusively federal procedure…
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 4
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 4 This is the final piece of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Click here for Part One, here for Part Two and here for…
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 3
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 3 This is Part Three of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Click here for Part One and here for Part Two. Part Three…
Congress Wants YOU To Make Safe Products.
Congress Wants YOU To Make Safe Products. Recently, Congress requested detailed information regarding the regulation of CBD and other cannabinoids. This comes on the heels of frustration around federal inaction with…
Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 2
Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 2 Part 1 of this series discussed the lack of bankruptcy protections for cannabis companies, since bankruptcy in the is an exclusively federal procedure…
HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III
HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III Massively promising news for the cannabis industry today that many are calling historic: the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent…
Payment Processing & CBD Products: What to Know
Payment Processing & CBD Products: What to Know In the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, the horizons of hemp-derived cannabis products expanded, offering nearly limitless opportunities for businesses and brands…
Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act
Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act Here we are again, crossing our fingers, hoping that the Senate will approve the passage of the Secure…
Data-Driven Decision Making: Mastering Methodologies for Cannabis Market Research
Data-Driven Decision Making: Mastering Methodologies for Cannabis Market Research In any industry that is labeled as the “Wild West,” the ability to discern your target market, collect accurate data and strategically…
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 2
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 2 This is Part Two of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Click here for Part One. Part Two analyzes the differences between…
Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks
Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks Founder and CEO Chase Eastman officially launched Rootwurks in January 2022. But the journey began years earlier, and passed…
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 1
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 1 This is Part One of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Part One serves as an introduction. Part Two, coming next week,…
As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity
As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity Late last month, Mastercard decided to halt their debit card transactions with cannabis dispensaries, notifying financial institutions and payment processors to stop processing purchases. This…
How Automation Drives Performance Advantage in Vaping
How Automation Drives Performance Advantage in Vaping The vaping technology market is a constantly evolving landscape, driven by the changing needs and preferences of consumers. Staying relevant in this competitive market…
Cannabis Vape Clarity: How to Help Consumers Shop Smart
Cannabis Vape Clarity: How to Help Consumers Shop Smart Between 2020 and 2021, cannabis vape cartridges saw 25% year-over-year growth and all-in-one vapes grew a whopping 64% as a category during…
Cannabis Social Equity: Paving the Path for Inclusive Economic Opportunities
Cannabis Social Equity: Paving the Path for Inclusive Economic Opportunities The cannabis industry isn’t a level playing field. It’s disheartening to say. But as someone who has been building a soon-to-open…