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2020 Cannabis Quality Virtual Conference Series Agenda Announced

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The series begins September 8 and runs through December 22. Registration is now open.

Featured Articles

October 22, 2020

A Survey of State CBD & Hemp Regulation Since The 2018 Farm Bill

By Brett Schuman, Jennifer Fisher, Brendan Radke, Gina Faldetta

Since the Farm Bill was signed into law, we have seen a number of new state laws addressing both the legality of hemp and products derived therefrom, most noticeably cannabidiol, better known as CBD. This piece provides a brief overview of some of the more interesting state laws concerning hemp and CBD, as well as recent developments.

October 21, 2020

NCIA to DEA: Rescind the Interim Hemp Rule

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) released a statement urging the DEA to rescind their Interim Hemp Rule, which makes compliance essentially impossible for the hemp industry and puts companies in constant legal risk.

October 21, 2020

ImEPIK Launches Cannabis Edibles Safety Course

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The online training company has launched their newest course, focused on the safety of edible cannabis products.

October 20, 2020

East Coast Cannalytics Accredited to ISO 17025

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

A2LA announced last week that they accredited ECC Labs to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Based in Blacksburg, Virginia, East Coast Cannalytics is an analytical and microbial testing lab. The first dispensary for Virginia's medical cannabis program opened its doors last week.

October 19, 2020

Leaders in Infused Products Manufacturing: Part 1

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of industry executives leading infused products and edibles companies. In Part 1, Green sits down with Keith Cich, co-founder of Sunderstorm, Inc. and the brand Kanha Gummies to hear about his product development and manufacturing processes, and how his business is growing.

October 14, 2020

The UK Cannabis Industry Needs New PR Strategies

By Kajal Shah

Whilst there is still much to learn and navigate in cannabis, PR has an important role to play in changing attitudes as the industry continues to expand and evolve. Whether you are flourishing cannabis brand, a start-up or ancillary cannabis business, PR can help you stand out from the competition and become a credible voice in this competitive market.

October 13, 2020

UT-Arlington and UT-El Paso to Evaluate Phytochrome Manipulation in Hemp

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Collaborative Laboratories for Environmental Analysis and Remediation (CLEAR) launched a collaborative effort with Curtis Mathes Grow Lights and ZED Therapeutics, a hemp genetics company to characterize the phytochemical effects of phytochrome manipulation using various LED horticultural lights of differing light spectrum, and novel high-yielding single stalk varietals of hemp.

October 13, 2020

Using Spreadsheets as Your ERP? Your Supply Chain Could Take a Hit

By Tom Brennan

Let’s face it. 2020 has been a difficult year, but perhaps it’s the year that companies finally forego spreadsheets and enlist an industrial-strength cloud platform.

October 13, 2020

Where Is Cannabis Reform Expected to Move by the End of 2020?

By Marguerite Arnold

There are some big international forces that seem to be moving cannabis reform forward before the end of the year. Here is a look at where and what this means on a regional and global basis

October 12, 2020

Former Denver Cannabis Regulator Joins Allay Consulting

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Allay Consulting just hired Kara Lavaux, a former “marijuana supervisor” at the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment.

October 8, 2020

Washington Suspends License for Shipping Out of State

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The WSLCB issued an emergency license suspension for El Rey De La Kush, based in Okanogan County after the licensee died and a partner began shipping cannabis across state lines.

Columns

October 13, 2020

Do Varying Cannabis Laws Adequately Serve Patients, Businesses or Government?

By Jason Warnock

In this op-ed, Warnock proposes massive reform across the country to help better serve stakeholders in the industry and give the national economy a shot in the arm.

September 22, 2020

Why You Should Consider Parametric Insurance to Protect Your Outdoor Cannabis Crop

By Evan Stait

Outdoor cannabis crops aren’t covered by traditional crop insurance. But in a hardening property insurance market, a world of climate change and shifting weather patterns, growers are looking for a way to mitigate their risk. Parametric insurance may be your best bet.

September 15, 2020

Biros' Blog

Judge Dismisses Claims in Vaping Illness Lawsuit

By Aaron G. Biros

Almost a year ago, a mysterious vaping-related lung illness affected consumers in the 2019 vaping crisis, resulting in thousands of hospitalizations, a number of lawsuits and even 68 fatalities. This week, the first of those lawsuits was dismissed.

September 9, 2020

Navigating the Cannabis Industry in the Current Climate

By Serge Chistov

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cannabis industry has emerged as quite the resilient market. While continuing to adapt through supply chain disruptions and funding issues, the future looks bright with ample opportunities for growth.

September 2, 2020

Soapbox

A Response to Governor Wolf’s Call for the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

By Chris Visco

In this op-ed, Visco calls on the Pennsylvania Governor to create sensible reform, with social equity and bipartisanship in mind.

August 26, 2020

Soapbox

The Power of TV for CBD Brands

By James Kozack

Direct-to-consumer marketing can prove to be a valuable tool for hemp and CBD companies with less restrictions and a wider reach.

August 25, 2020

Consumer Class Actions Against CBD Companies Are Hitting a Snag

By Seth A. Goldberg, Justin M. L. Stern

A number of class action lawsuits against CBD companies are hitting roadblocks. Federal judges want the FDA to complete their rulemaking before hearing a lot of these cases.

August 19, 2020

Soapbox

Politically Motivated Investigations of Legitimate Cannabis Businesses: One More Reason for Cannabis Operators to Return to the Black Market?

By Tracy A. Gallegos

Attorney General William Barr is accused of investigating the MedMen/PharmaCann merger based on his disdain for the cannabis industry. The implications of it could be far-reaching and long lasting.

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