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New York Adds More Conditional Cultivation Licenses

Regulators in New York are continuing their push forward in launching the adult use cannabis market. They have approved 58 conditional licenses […]

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New Jersey Launches Adult Use Sales

On Thursday, April 21, a handful of dispensaries in New Jersey begin selling cannabis to adults over the age of 21. The […]

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FDA Warning Letters: Stop Claiming CBD Prevents COVID

Once again, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a number of warning letters to companies selling hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) […]

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The Need for More Stringent Testing in Cannabis

As the demand for legal cannabis continues to rise and more states come online, it is imperative to enact more rigorous and […]

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Beyond Compliance: Understanding and Combating Contamination

As an emerging field in cannabis, contaminant testing remains a gray area for many businesses. The vast differences in state-by-state regulations, along […]

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New York Launches Conditional Licensing Program

Progress and history are being made in New York for adult use cannabis. Recently, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to New York […]

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How Fraud is Proliferating in the Cannabis Testing Market

With more and more states fully legalizing cannabis for medical and adult use, regulation has become a hot topic for the industry […]

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Cresco Labs To Acquire Columbia Care

According to a press release published last week, Cresco Labs has come to an agreement with Columbia Care Inc. to acquire the […]

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Registration Open for 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

EDGARTOWN, MA, March 23, 2022 – Registration for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo, taking place October 17-19 at the Hilton Parsippany in […]

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The Great Social Experiment: Social Equity in New York

New York is embarking on a great social undertaking. In awarding its adult-use cannabis licenses, under the plan laid out by Gov. […]