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August 6, 2024

Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2

By David Vaillencourt, Bethany Moore

In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries....

August 6, 2024

S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling

This official response to Docket No. 2024-11137 highlights the unique role that experienced technical organizations play in supporting federal policy, particularly where state entities are constrained by federal legality.

May 31, 2024
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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis – Part 1

By Bethany Moore, David Vaillencourt

In the realm of consumer safety, minimum standards form a critical safety net that allows businesses and regulators alike with necessary guidelines. In this series of articles, we will explore specific ASTM International standards that have already been developed and published by its Committee on Cannabis.

October 26, 2023

Making the Cannabis Industry SAFER for America

By Melissa Kuipers Blake, Osiris Morel

Although it’s unclear when the SAFER Banking Act will get time on the floor, Senate leadership is adamant about tackling it in the near future. With the bill out of committee, there are a number of reasons cannabis industry stakeholders should be excited about this development.

October 4, 2023

Cannabis in Texas: A Look Ahead to Legalization and Beyond

By Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes

The demand for cannabis in the Lone Star State is strong. With the likelihood of a fully-functioning medical cannabis market coming soon, and the possibility of decriminalization not too far behind, it’s clear that the future of cannabis is bright in Texas.

October 3, 2023

Employee Management & Human Resources: An Often-Overlooked Part of Building a Business

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this short Q&A, we sit down with Nick Murer, founder of WECO, to discuss the parts of starting a cannabis business that people sometimes forget about: human resources, employee management, insurance, workers comp and more.

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.

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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.

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.

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