Federal marijuana rescheduling means more than tax relief. Operators should review what new steps they can take to protect their IP.
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California cannabis regulators’ fraud case against testing lab unravels
A prominent California cannabis testing lab remains shut despite a judge’s finding that state regulators failed to provide allegations of fraud and public harm.
Senate extends temporary lifeline for hemp THC – and sets up fight with cannabis industry
Hemp and alcohol advocates have limited time to convince Congress to keep the $28 billion hemp sector alive before a looming ban. And cannabis industry advocates have vowed to fight to keep the ban intact.
Why a Massachusetts town owes the cannabis industry $2 million
A Massachusetts city must pay three cannabis stores more than $2 million to repay money it misspent on road improvements and a police dog, among other things, a judge ruled.
Congress barely understands hemp THC. Lawmakers should learn and regulate – not ban
A hemp entrepreneur tried to convince members of Congress to save the hemp industry. She discovered lawmakers barely understood what they’re about to ban.
Senate Democrat signs onto Trump-defying Republican proposal to ban hemp THC
A leading Democratic U.S. senator on Thursday signed onto a Republican-led effort to strip protections for hemp THC products from a must-pass spending bill that’s also causing a rift between GOP lawmakers and President Donald Trump.
Report: Trump White House insider pushed for hemp THC reprieve
The White House lobbied Congress to keep hemp THC products legal thanks to a pressure campaign led by Trump administration insiders, a New York Times report claimed Wednesday.
Virginia hemp THC operators sue to block ban as North Carolina hemp THC ban looms
A hemp THC ban may be coming to North Carolina after authorities in Virginia informed hemp THC merchants of new rules coming into effect later this month.
Cannabis awards are going mainstream. But does a win mean a sales boost?
With state fairs handing out awards for top cannabis flower and extracts, there may be more cannabis awards than ever before. How can a brand best capitalize on a win?
Senate floats plan to save hemp THC but only for a month
A Senate spending bill would delay implementation of a federal hemp ban until Dec. 11.
Largest strike in cannabis industry ends at MSO-owned Illinois cultivation operation
A work stoppage at a marijuana MSO’s cultivation complex in Illinois ended this week, resolving what Teamsters officials said was the biggest-ever strike in cannabis industry history.
Forget the DEA and DOJ: When cannabis legalization happens, these are the feds to worry about
Federal marijuana legalization is closer than ever, but could create more problems than opportunities for your business if you’re not prepared.
