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February 17, 2020

Dank Until Gone Dark: The State of Corporate Insolvency for Cannabis Businesses

By Aaron L. Hammer, David S. Ruskin, Nathan E. Delman

Legal options for insolvent cannabis businesses is a new challenge. Society is trending in the direction of a more permissive attitude toward cannabis, so it should follow that the legislatures and courts accept this shift and afford distressed cannabis businesses the same opportunities to reorganize or orderly liquidate just like other legal business entities.

February 11, 2020

European Cannabis is the Emerging Market to Attract North American Investment

By Mark Wheeler

Following the launch of Europe’s first medical cannabis Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), which aims to provide targeted exposure to the rapidly expanding medical cannabis industry, there is renewed interest and buzz in the European cannabis market for investors on a domestic and global scale. Whilst there is recent news of major North American cannabis companies undertaking cost reduction exercises, this is reflective of rapid expansion being curtailed to drive profitability, and also something the market has been expecting. The cannabis sector will evolve as the regulatory landscape develops.

February 11, 2020

German Medical Cannabis Imports Doubled in 2019. So What?

By Marguerite Arnold

Germany imported close to 7.5 tons of medical cannabis flower last year - but what is the real temperature of the market?

February 5, 2020

NCIA Announced New Board of Directors

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The National Cannabis Industry Association announced newly-appointed members and some incumbent members to their board of directors for the 2020-2022 term.

February 5, 2020

THC Not AfD: Germans Protest on the Front Lines of Change

By Marguerite Arnold

Act Locally, Impact Globally: Germans In Lahr lead protest for normalization.

January 29, 2020

Is 2020 the Year of New CBD Markets?

By Marguerite Arnold

There is again a great deal of promise building on the progress of the global CBD market. But what is real and what is hype as headwinds continue to buff the industry?

January 29, 2020

Cannabis Featured at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

By Marguerite Arnold

What does a global spotlight bode for the continued progress of a still revolutionary industry?

January 23, 2020

Cannabis Labs Conference Announced for Spring 2020

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Taking place June 2–4, this conference will be about all things cannabis testing, from laboratory regulations to new technologies and method development.

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February 10, 2020

Judge A Book By Its Cover: Why Understanding Information Economics is Critical to Gain Consumer Trust and Build a Sustainable Brand

By Nathan Libbey

Information economics has existed for decades and drives much of how products, including cannabis, are marketed and purchased. Understanding different product attributes is key to setting up a sustainable cannabis product, corporation, and industry.

February 5, 2020

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New York’s Push for Legalized Cannabis: We’ve Heard This Story Before

By Peter Cifichiello

Will New York be the next state to legalize adult use cannabis? Peter Cifichiello details the possibilities, the realities and the prospect of the Empire State following through on Governor Cuomo’s promises.

January 27, 2020

Top 5 Trends for Cannabis in 2020

By Melissa Kuipers Blake

From consolidation to maturation: find out what Melissa Kuipers Blake thinks will be the biggest trends for the cannabis industry this year.

January 15, 2020

Practical Advice on How to Avoid a TCPA Suit

By Paul Gipson

Direct marketing to consumers is lucrative, but at what cost? More companies are texting with their customers today more than ever – find out best practices below on how to avoid getting sued for texting.

December 18, 2019

Banking Rights in the Hemp Industry

By Jonathan Miller

Banking is beginning to open up for the market, but there are still a handful of hurdles hindering hemp’s access to financial services.

December 10, 2019

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Is the Green Rush Over?

By Brian Mitchell

The end of the Green Rush means we can now focus on safeguarding cannabis’ future, and not pillaging it for a quick profit.

December 2, 2019

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Taking the Guesswork out of Horticultural Lighting

By Leora Radetsky

The DesignLights Consortium provides a valuable resource to growers: the ability to compare different types of lighting and the standards they meet as well as review the research behind lighting technologies.

December 2, 2019

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Where Does the FDA Stand on CBD?

By Nathan Libbey

How are hemp and CBD regulated? How does the FDA treat CBD as a drug or as a food ingredient? Nathan Libbey takes a stab at those questions and more in this piece.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

February 19, 2020 – 9:00 am – February 20, 2020 – 5:00 pm

Northeast Cannabis Business Conference

Join us in Boston for NCIA’s inaugural Northeast Cannabis Business Conference on February 19-20, 2020! NCIA’s inaugural Northeast Cannabis Business Conference convenes 3,500+ industry experts and professionals to learn about emerging regional-specific regulations, market trends, and advocacy efforts at the East Coast’s only true B2B cannabis trade show. Explore emerging business opportunities, expand your East Coast network and engage with the latest regional insights.

March 31, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Infused Products Virtual Conference

This complimentary virtual conference consists of 4 back-to-back webinars, all on the same day. Hear from experts as they discuss food science in cannabis, food safety culture, HACCP and GMPs, and an overview of the Canadian edibles market. State regulations shouldn’t be the reason why infused products manufacturers have robust safety and quality standards, consumer safety is. Getting ahead of regulations with proactive safety and quality planning can improve a business’s bottom line tremendously. There are a number of tools and tricks cannabis companies can learn from the food industry to streamline their businesses and gain a bigger chunk of the market share.

April 8, 2020

Event Reports Virtual Workshop (4/8 & 4/22)

This 4-hour training program is divided into TWO SESSIONS taking place on April 8 and April 22. Many people know about nonconformances, many know about CAPAs, but not that many know about how a nonconformance LEADS to a CAPA. Attendees will gain knowledge as to a more standardized way of recording, investigating, and resolving nonconformances, as well as use the recorded data to more effectively communicate tracking and trending of issues.

April 17, 2020 – 9:00 am – April 18, 2020 – 5:00 pm

The 10th CannaGrow Expo- Chicago

The ultimate event dedicated to the art & science of growing cannabis. The CannaGrow Expo is open to all, 18+, and is intended for cannabis growers, grow managers, extractors, and grow enthusiasts to explore the latest cannabis cultivation technology, tools, and techniques. CannaGrow Chicago will feature a selection of 25+ cultivation-focused educational sessions led by world-class growers over two action-packed days, endless networking with cultivators from around the globe, and a 115+ vendor expo hall packed with the latest tools & technology for growing and extracting cannabis.