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June 28, 2022

The Story of Chris Lacy: Social Equity & Hope in Cannabis

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

This is the story of Christopher Lacy and The TGC Group. Before he was old enough to drink, he went to prison for cannabis. Their story is one of misfortune, persistence, family and the dreadful effects that cannabis prohibition has had on impoverished BIPOC communities. His team recently won a conditional license under New Jersey’s social equity licensing program. Looking to the future, he hopes his business can be a force for good and that his story can inspire others to do the same.

June 22, 2022

CDPHE Certifies More Labs for Hemp Testing

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Aurum Labs became the first independent lab that is actually based in Colorado to get CDPHE-certified for all hemp compliance testing. Gobi Analytical and Minova Labs are also based in the state, but not yet certified for pesticide testing.

June 22, 2022

Pennsylvania Recall Overturned by State Courts

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The controversial vape recall by the PA Department of Health back in February has been overturned by a judge. While dispensaries can now restock their shelves with the more than 650 products and ingredients previously recalled, the state’s health department is appealing the decision, taking it to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

June 21, 2022

2022 Infused Products Virtual Conference: June Program

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Infused Products Virtual Conference, June program. Check out sessions from the event like: Elevating Edibles: Defining the Next Cannabis Experience; Cannabis Beverages: The Rise of a New Market & a New Consumer; One Symbol to Rule Them All! Harmonization is Finally Here!; and Evaluating the Safety of CBD - Data Needs

June 9, 2022

An Interview with Metrc CEO Michael Johnson

By Aaron Green

Metrc is the most widely used cannabis traceability system in the United States. With government contracts in nineteen different states, the company’s traceability software is a fixture in the marketplace. In this article, Aaron Green sits down with Metrc CEO Michael Johnson to discuss retail challenges, regulations, cybersecurity, compliance and more.

June 9, 2022

An Interview with Flowhub CEO Kyle Sherman

By Aaron Green

In this article, Aaron Green sits down with Kyle Sherman, founder and CEO of Flowhub, a prominent cannabis tech company. After becoming the first company to integrate with Metrc in 2014, the platform quickly became a leading software company in the space.

June 6, 2022

An Update on Missouri Legalization & Taxes

By Abraham Finberg, Simon Menkes, Rachel Wright

The state legalized medical cannabis about two years ago, and the market is beginning to mature. A number of lawmakers are pushing for adult use legalization, despite the Governor’s opposition.

May 26, 2022

One Month In: New Jersey Market Starts Growing

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

On April 21, 2022, a handful of cannabis retailers in the Garden State opened their doors to adults over 21, launching adult use cannabis sales in New Jersey. One month and over $24 million later, the state’s legal market is beginning to blossom.

May 25, 2022

Rhode Island Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Both chambers of the state’s legislature passed a measure with overwhelming majorities to legalize and regulate adult use cannabis. Governor McKee signed the bill into law on May 25th, making Rhode Island the 19th state to legalize adult use cannabis.

May 25, 2022

Cannabis M&A: Take Care of the Due Diligence Essentials

By Michael G. Lux

With cannabis industry M&A activity surging, qualified buyers could be tempted to short-circuit traditional due diligence in order to move quickly. However, given the other special challenges the cannabis industry poses, thorough due diligence is essential to a successful deal.

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June 2, 2022

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How Do You Know You’re Right? qPCR vs. Plating

By Dr. Sherman Hom

When it comes to cannabis pathogen testing, facts are more important than comfort. In this piece, Dr. Hom advocates for qPCR over plating methods when conducting microbiology testing in cannabis

April 17, 2022

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The Need for More Stringent Testing in Cannabis

By Milan Patel

Milan Patel, CEO and co-founder of PathogenDx, shares insights on the current state of cannabis testing in the U.S., where we’re falling short, and how we can right the trajectory of the industry by establishing better testing procedures.

March 28, 2022

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How Fraud is Proliferating in the Cannabis Testing Market

By Cindy Orser, PhD

Until cannabis is federally legalized and given oversight, fraud in the laboratory setting is a persistent issue. How that regulation protects the American consumer is up to the work of the industry and what we continue to prioritize.

March 23, 2022

How to Make Sure Your Cannabis Delivery Service Is Compliant

By Claudia Post

Running a delivery service for your dispensary is extremely difficult. Follow along for some tips on how to execute a compliant and successful delivery service.

March 16, 2022

Cannabis Businesses Need D&O Coverage; What Does The Insurance Landscape Look Like?

By Benjamin Sibthorpe

Not having the protection afforded by a D&O policy can be ruinous for a cannabis operator, particularly in a niche area where defending claims and circumstances is complex, time consuming and ultimately expensive – typically much more so than the upfront cost of the D&O policy.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

June 14, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

For six 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, laboratory accreditation, R&D testing, authenticity and more. Take a look at the presentations and speakers below for more information. 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 June 14, 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? Sign up today!

June 21, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Infused Products Virtual Conference

This complimentary virtual conference consists of 4 back-to-back webinars, all on the same day. In a number of states across the country, edibles, topicals, beverages and other infused products are taking up a larger percentage of the market share. They come in all shapes and sizes- from granola bars to lotions, lubricant and scented candles; manufacturers are infusing a wide variety of products with cannabis, creating a market that meets a larger consumer demographic. Different states have different rules when it comes to product safety. Some states require ServSafe training and local health inspections, while others have more stringent lab testing rules, require documented GMPs and even a form of certification demonstrating proper food safety protocols. 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.

October 17, 2022 – 12:00 pm – October 19, 2022 – 12:00 pm

Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo is an educational and networking event for the cannabis industry that has cannabis safety, quality and regulatory compliance as the foundation of the educational content of the program. With a unique focus on science, technology, safety and compliance, the “CQC” enables attendees to engage in conversations that are critical for advancing careers and organizations alike. Delegates visit with exhibitors to learn about cutting-edge solutions, explore three high-level educational tracks for learning valuable industry trends, and network with industry executives to find solutions to improve quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness in the evolving cannabis industry.

October 19, 2022 – 12:00 pm – October 21, 2022 – 12:00 pm

2022 Food Safety Consortium

Back in person this year, the 10th annual Food Safety Consortium is an educational and networking event for Food Protection that has food safety, food integrity and food defense as the foundation of the educational content of the program. With a unique focus on science, technology and compliance, the “Consortium” enables attendees to engage in conversations that are critical for advancing careers and organizations alike. Delegates visit with sponsors & exhibitors to learn about cutting-edge solutions, explore three high-level educational tracks for learning valuable industry trends, and network with industry executives to find solutions to improve quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness in the evolving food industry.