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Cannabis businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managing supply chain

Product-liability cases are among the most damaging lawsuits a business can face. Yet many marijuana businesses don’t take…

News February 28
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Moldy cannabis gummies, mislabeled pre-rolls recalled in Canada

Regulated Canadian cannabis products recalled in February include potentially moldy THC-infused edibles, plus two different instances of pre-rolled…

News February 26
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Charts showing the growth in recreational pre-roll sales in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington state.

Sales of cannabis pre-rolls up nearly 50% in 2020 despite pandemic

Marijuana pre-rolls are the second-fastest growing product category year-over-year despite conventional wisdom that the often-shared product would suffer…

News February 24
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Violating California’s Prop 65 labeling rules can cost cannabis companies thousands in legal fees

California has a reputation for heavily regulating businesses, and the marijuana industry is no exception. As of Jan.…

News February 1
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1-gram cannabis flower sales fell in 2020 amid pandemic, but don’t write off the small packet

Sales of 1-gram cannabis flower packages tumbled in multiple North American marijuana markets last year, likely related to…

News January 14
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New California cannabis health-warning label requirement could trigger swell of industry lawsuits

Health warning labels will be required for all cannabis products sold in California starting Jan. 3, a mandate…

News December 17
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Pabst’s entry into cannabis-infused drinks might untap interest in the category

The appearance of Pabst Blue Ribbon's iconic blue logo on cannabis-infused beverage packaging might be a sign that…

News October 13
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Finding sustainable packaging options for cannabis products

Cannabis companies can do their part in the sustainability movement - and seek higher price points for their…

News July 2
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Labeling issues lead to MedReleaf cannabis recall in Quebec

Aurora Cannabis subsidiary MedReleaf Corp. is recalling two lots of cannabis sold in Quebec under the San Rafael…

News April 6
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Marijuana packaging firm KushCo lays off 49, blames COVID-19

KushCo Holdings, a cannabis company specializing in ancillary products such as packaging, on Thursday said it laid off…

News March 26
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