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Trenton Makes The World Takes: A Q&A with Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton

Ahead of his presentation at the upcoming Cannabis Quality Conference, we’re sharing an interview with Tahir who started the first licensed, black-owned social equity dispensary in New Jersey. From his hometown in Trenton, he shares his unique perspective and offers some advice for how to make it in this market.   

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September 26, 2023

Texas Takes Advantage of the 2018 Farm Bill

By Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes

The Texas cannabis industry proliferated under the Farm Bill, as farmers flocked to the crop and retailers generated billions of dollars in commerce. Still though, the Texan market remains stymied by antiquated laws and THC limits.

September 25, 2023

Cannabis Lab Testing Problems Continue Nationwide

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

A slew of headlines in the first half of September highlight issues rampant in the cannabis industry that all involve lab testing, from Maine and New York, to California and Oregon.

September 14, 2023

Lone Star Cannabis: What’s Holding Texas Back?

By Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes

The state has a very conservative legislature that operates slowly, so cannabis reform is likely to take a long time. Such progress will happen in a uniquely Texan way.

September 13, 2023

HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry

By Joshua Weiss, Osiris Morel

Amid all of the uncertainty, this piece takes a closer look at the historic announcement, analyzing what rescheduling could mean for an industry plagued by the war on drugs, conflicting laws and high taxes.

September 12, 2023

The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 4

By Shelley Stark

The European Union’s regulation of CBD is extremely complex. This series of articles illustrates the regulatory disparities found between the United States, the United Kingdom and the EU, while trying to make sense of it all.

September 11, 2023

Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 3

By Brent Salmons, Yuefan Wang

In this series, Husch Blackwell attorneys Wang and Salmons discuss what options are out there for cannabis companies in financial trouble. Part 3 continues the review of different state statutes and how state law receiverships vary.

September 6, 2023

The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 3

By Shelley Stark

The European Union’s regulation of CBD is extremely complex. This series of articles illustrates the regulatory disparities found between the United States, the United Kingdom and the EU, while trying to make sense of it all.

September 1, 2023

Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 2

By Brent Salmons, Yuefan Wang

In this series, Husch Blackwell attorneys Wang and Salmons discuss what options are out there for cannabis companies in financial trouble. Part 2 delves into different state statutes and how legal cannabis markets vary state to state.

August 30, 2023

HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In a historic move for the industry, the Biden Administration sent a letter to the DEA, recommending that the federal agency remove cannabis from Schedule I and reclassify it as Schedule III, removing it from the list of drugs with no medical value and high potential for abuse. If this recommendation results in a rescheduling, the implications for the cannabis industry could be enormous.

August 29, 2023
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Mastering Methodologies for Cannabis Market Research

By Lara Fordis

Whether you are looking at implementing focus groups, surveys, interviews, product testing or other methods, there are a number of market research tools at your disposal.

August 28, 2023

The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 2

By Shelley Stark

The European Union’s regulation of CBD is extremely complex. This series of articles illustrates the regulatory disparities found between the United States, the United Kingdom and the EU, while trying to make sense of it all.

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September 5, 2023
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Congress Wants YOU To Make Safe Products.

By David Vaillencourt

The path to safe cannabis products is clear and the tools are available. It’s time that we learn from the past, apply the standards of the present and mitigate the risks of the future.

August 30, 2023

Payment Processing & CBD Products: What to Know

By Itali Heide

Payment processors like GETTRX, Inovio, Square and Bankful are well-versed in the CBD landscaped and equipped to handle the legal intricacies of processing high-risk industries like hemp, making them excellent options if you’re on the hunt for a way to simplify the transaction process.

August 29, 2023
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Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act

By Leslie Bocskor

Cannabis industry representatives and political allies must be strategic in navigating the bill's potential passage and take the process step by step. As the 2024 elections loom, the stakes have never been higher for passing the SAFE Banking Act.

August 16, 2023
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How Automation Drives Performance Advantage in Vaping

By Jacob Haugen
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The vaping technology market is a constantly evolving landscape, driven by the changing needs and preferences of consumers. Learn how Thompson Duke Industrial helped one company use automation to help with efficiency in manufacturing.

August 14, 2023

Cannabis Social Equity: Paving the Path for Inclusive Economic Opportunities

By Annu Khot

The lack of equitable wealth creation in the cannabis industry bolsters its inaccessibility. While getting started is no easy feat, as leaders, we should each take it upon ourselves to empower those wanting to work with this life-changing plant by developing an industry that’s ripe with endless opportunities.

July 25, 2023

Safety & Compliance in the Absence of Regulatory Clarity & Consistency

By Joel Chappelle

Ahead of the Seed to Sale Safety Workshop at the CQC this October, Joel Chappelle shares his thoughts on the importance of promoting consumer safety through industry education and collaboration in developing uniform safety standards.

July 14, 2023

Five Ingredients for a Successful Cannabis License Application

By Sara Gullickson

When strategically combined, real estate, finance, community support, industry experience and your team can significantly increase your chances of success.

June 20, 2023

An Inside Look at the Creation and Growing Popularity of Solventless Cannabis Products

By Tim Nolan

The solventless products category is exploding in the cannabis market. See how they are produced and where innovation is leading to a meteoric rise in the industry.

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