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QIMA/WQS to Audit Cannabis Companies as CSQ Certification Body

Back in July of 2020, ASI Global Standards announced the launch of their newest audit standard: The Cannabis Safety & Quality Scheme […]

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Advancements in Extraction & the Growth of the Concentrate Category

Due to quick progressions in legalization, today’s cannabis industry bears little resemblance to the industry of five years ago. As the cannabis […]

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The Evolution of Cannabis Entrepreneurship

Cannabis presents a plethora of challenges for entrepreneurs not seen in more traditional industries. Akin to the dot-com boom of the early […]

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The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance for Consumers

Anyone owning and operating a cannabis business should know the value of proactive compliance management to operate successfully. For consumers, the view […]

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The Cannabis Industry and Tax Implications of Entity Structure: Issues to Consider

This piece is intended to provide some considerations that current and potential license holders should think about as they work with advisors […]

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An In-Depth Breakdown of Prop 207 in Arizona

To say 2020 was a historic year is an understatement. Arizona landed in a solid eighth place among the top ten most […]

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Important Security Considerations When Designing Cannabis Facilities

The cannabis industry is growing so quickly that even COVID-19 can’t slow it down. Before the pandemic, the industry amassed $13.6 billion […]

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The Cannabis Industry Sees Record Growth Despite Continuous Obstacles

Worth an estimated $54 to $67 billion, the bourgeoning U.S cannabis industry continues to grow at record pace despite conflicting state and […]

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Aphria & Tilray Merger Creates World’s Largest Cannabis Company

On December 16, 2020, Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA and Nasdaq: APHA) announced a merger with Tilray, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY), creating the world’s […]

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Washington Lab Shut Down for Falsifying Test Results

In a press release sent out earlier this month, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced they have shut down […]