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Updates in Employment Law: CA, WA & CO

A number of laws have gone into effect in 2021 which may have a major impact on cannabis industry employers; clearly understanding […]

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New Book On Cannabis Describes A Global Market In Transition

Editor’s Note: This piece is an excerpt from Marguerite Arnold’s Green II: Spreading Like Kudzu. Click here to buy the book. THC […]

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Cannabis M&A in the Post-COVID Era

After a slow start following a disappointing 2019, M&A in the cannabis space closed 2020 with a bang, with more than $600 […]

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Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 1

Natural cannabinoid distillates and isolates are hydrophobic oils and solids, meaning that they do not mix well with water. By formulating these […]

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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 […]