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March 29, 2023

Product Liability in the Cannabis Industry: Insights From 2022 & Looking Forward

By Andrew Solow, David Kerschner, Alessandra Lopez

This article looks at the types of product liability actions that the cannabis and CBD industry faced in 2022 and may encounter in the future, and provides some basic guidance on how to best mitigate, and if necessary, defend these potentially costly litigations.

March 22, 2023

The Story of 5th House Farms: Economic Empowerment & Equity in Cannabis

By Aaron G. Biros

Coming from a single parent, low-income household, Carlondo Mitchell has built a multimillion-dollar cannabis business in Washington. His company has sold over one million vape carts and is a prominent brand in the state’s market. By influencing consumer behavior at the retail level with branding, they are trying to turn the concept of social equity on its head.

February 21, 2023

Cannabis Quality Conference Dates, Location Announced

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo, hosted by Cannabis Industry Journal will take place October 16-18, 2023 in Parsippany, New Jersey.

February 8, 2023

ASTM Develops Two New Cannabis Standards

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

ASTM subcommittee on cannabis, D37, announced the development of two new proposed standards, one on employee safety with respect to air quality and another focused on providing an intoxication measurement similar to ABV for alcoholic beverages.

December 20, 2022

2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program. Check out sessions from the December 19 event such as: Potency Inflation: The Problem, the Causes and the Solutions; The Laboratory Information Landscape in Cannabis Testing; and Cannabis Testing Regulations & Implications for Environmental Monitoring

December 14, 2022

Catching up with Jushi Creativity: A Q&A with Dre Neumann

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Following up on Aaron Green’s conversation with Jushi Holdings Chief Creative Director Andreas ‘Dre’ Neumann last year, we check in to see what’s new with Jushi Holdings.

November 29, 2022

2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference. Check out sessions from this virtual event like: A Smarter Cannabis Beverage Distribution Model; Track-and-Trace Technology: Building Resilience in the Cannabis Supply Chain; Improve Your Operations through Cannabis Industry Analytics; Quality and Safety and the Edibles Supply Chain; and Managing Cash Flow in the Cannabis Supply Chain

October 26, 2022

Advancing Knowledge and Expertise in the Cannabis Testing Industry

By Greg Kozadjian, MBA ,BSc.

A chat with cannabis and hemp testing industry consultant Julie Kowalski about the evolution of the marketplace, the importance of product safety and some of the common challenges that labs face.

October 24, 2022

Scenes From The 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Last week, Cannabis Industry Journal hosted the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) in New Jersey. Check out some of the highlights from this year’s CQC here.

October 10, 2022

Financing the Cannabis Industry Part 3: A Q&A with Matt Hawkins, Founder of Entourage Effect Capital

By Aaron Green

In this series of articles, Aaron Green interviews a number of industry executives leading cannabis financing companies. In Part 3, Green sits down with Matt Hawkins, Founder & Managing Partner at Entourage Effect Capital to learn more recent capital market dynamics and trends in cannabis financing.

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January 24, 2023

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Attracting Investment: How Cannabis Companies Can Best Position Themselves

By Joe Madigan

The cannabis industry is unique, but the basics of running a business well enough for success still apply. Investors want to see companies with solid management, good community outreach and serious plans for growth.

January 4, 2023

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Investment Strategies for Entering the European Cannabis Market

By Niklas Kouparanis

As with any investment, VCs benefit from researching the company and market they are planning to invest in. In addition to making sure they have a thorough understanding of the business model and its value proposition, investors should also familiarize themselves with the company’s management team to make sure that they are knowledgeable and experienced in both running a company and the cannabis industry.

December 9, 2022

First Pharma vs Cannabis Clinical Trial Moves Forward

By Christina DiArcangelo

The first head-to-head pharma versus cannabinoid triple arm study is fully enrolled: How will this impact the future of medical cannabis research?

November 29, 2022

Addressing Cannabis Price Compression With Science

By Mark Doherty

As canopies increase within a facility, advancements like robotics, LEDs and advanced airflow technology define how the industry operates and continues to improve. Efficiency keeps business alive—cannabis growers must continually assess their operations and make the capital investments that will pay off as wholesale prices continue to decline.

October 25, 2022

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

By Brooke Butler

Those who have implemented RegTech will have distinct advantages. To survive and thrive in the industry going forward, it’s prudent to proactively handle compliance and adopt RegTech solutions today.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

February 21, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

The Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference is back! For eight years now, we have been hosting this complimentary collection of webinar presentations, designed to help attendees better understand some of the more technical aspects of starting and operating a laboratory. We will take a deep dive into cannabis testing, potency testing, regulations, sample preparation, management and much more. Attendees registering for this complimentary series of webinars will get access to seven veterans of the cannabis lab testing industry, who are all available for Q&A after each presentation. In addition to getting the opportunity to chat with these subject matter experts on February 21, a recording of the presentations will be made available to all who register. Practical and educational information from experts in the cannabis lab testing industry, all on the same day and all from the comfort of your lab, home or office. Want real inside knowledge on the cannabis testing industry? Stay tuned for more and make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to find out when registration opens!

April 19, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Infused Products Virtual Conference

This complimentary virtual conference consists of 3 back-to-back webinars, all on the same day. We will delve into topics such as GMPs, nano emulsion, culinary science, food safety for edibles and more. For years we have been producing the Infused Products Virtual Conference in an effort to share best practices, standards and advice on all things infused products and edibles. 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.