Federal marijuana legalization is closer than ever, but could create more problems than opportunities for your business if you’re not prepared.
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Hemp THC drinks to be served at Chicago music festival Lollapalooza – for now
This could be the first and last Lollapalooza to serve hemp-derived THC beverages.
How Jason Harris rebuilt Jerome Baker Designs into the world’s biggest bong company
Jason Harris built Jerome Baker Glass into what some called the world’s biggest glass pipe company before a federal raid. Now that he’s back and here to stay, he has lessons for other ancillary companies.
Texas ban on delta-8 THC, other synthetic hemp-derived products reinstated Friday
Reinstated by a judge, restrictions on certain hemp THC products in Texas go into effect again Friday. Sales and possession of delta-8 THC products will be illegal.
Canadian cannabis giant SNDL claims to be world’s largest after Parallel takeover
Assets across three states once owned by ambitious MSO Parallel are now in the control of the company’s former lender, affiliates of Canadian giant SNDL.
Setback for Utah medical cannabis company using federal marijuana prohibition to beat union push
A federal judge declined to hand a Utah vertically medical marijuana company victory in a labor case.
Report: Illegal cannabis diversion from Canada a growing problem in Europe
Cannabis diversion, a problem across the United States, is now keenly felt in Europe, where authorities are blaming Canadian cannabis legalization for a sharp increase in seizures.
State fairs are the ideal place for an honest conversation about cannabis
For the first time ever, a booth dedicated to advocating for cannabis consumers and the industry that serves them will be at the New York State Fair.
Can state-regulated hemp THC businesses continue under Schedule 1?
States may continue to regulate hemp THC products even after a federal ban passes in November – but that might not be enough to keep them in business.
Bankrupt marijuana MSO Cannabist breakup continues with New Jersey cultivation closure, retail selloff
Two cannabis cultivation sites in New Jersey operated by The Cannabist Co. will close while another three retailers will be sold to competitor Vireo Growth as part of bankruptcy proceedings.
Bipartisan effort to save (and tax) hemp THC products introduced in Congress
A proposal introduced in Congress on Wednesday would regulate and tax hemp THC products under federal law, but the hemp THC ban is still approaching for now.
Voice of the Plant: Genetics are the cannabis industry’s greatest asset – act accordingly
Cannabis operators need to adapt strategies to preserve their companies’ most irreplaceable asset: their genetics.
