The Biz
Recent decisions in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, point to troubling developments in the treatment of cannabis contract disputes that find themselves in federal…
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With Juul recently in the news and vaping bans going into effect around the country (see our recent coverage here, here, here and here), marijuana companies have been asking us questions…
Read MoreCannabis growers and distributors are security newbies and this is posing a serious cyber risk. Unaware of the real risks, cannabis businesses consistently fall short of instituting some of the…
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The global food supply chain moves much faster today than it did in the late 19th century. According to Milan Patel, CEO of PathogenDx, this calls for something a little quicker. “Traditional microbial testing is tedious and lengthy,” says Patel. “We need 21st century pathogen detection solutions.”
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The cannabis industry is on the road to legitimacy, no matter the bumps, globally. No matter what, and no matter what happens next, that is a good thing. Issues like…
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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and…
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With more cannabis staffing and hiring challenges than ever before, building a healthy pipeline of top candidates can be an uphill battle. From a lack of qualified candidates and working…
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Cannabis Trademark Basics: One of the issues that is often a source of confusion, both at IP-focused events and for clients, is how to craft an appropriate specification of goods…
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The Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved six marijuana violation stipulated settlement agreements. The Commission also held a work session to review actions it could take to…
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New Mexico’s Cannabis Legalization Proposal: Here’s a summary of some of the 23-member group’s other recommendations: —Ensure that cannabis products are clearly labeled to reflect accurate dosing and…
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