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Texas governor expected to regulate hemp-derived THC with executive order

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to issue an executive order to regulate THC products and establish a minimum…

News September 10
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Tech-driven loyalty programs are key to cannabis retail

Borrowing from the playbook of industries like airlines and hospitality, cannabis retailers are upping their loyalty program game.

News September 8
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On-tap THC-infused drinks redefine the bar experience

Move over, craft beer – there’s a new drink flowing from taps. Hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, once limited to…

News September 3
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How the cannabis sector is grappling with a debt avalanche

The cannabis industry is facing a financial reckoning, with $6 billion in debt maturing by the end of…

News August 28
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How cannabis brands are protecting their IP pre-legalization

As the United States inches closer to potential federal cannabis rescheduling, the implications for intellectual property in the…

News August 27
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Use this checklist to secure funding for your cannabis business

Investors are increasingly selective, demanding comprehensive preparation and clear evidence of a cannabis business' viability.

News August 23
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Mass. marijuana testing lab at center of scandal will reopen after $300K fine

Assured Testing Laboratories will reopen in September after paying a $300,000 fine and agreeing to increased oversight.

News August 18
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New Jersey marijuana regulators launch lab fraud probe after THC spike

New Jersey cannabis regulators say they're going to probe a sharp increase in THC potency as well as…

News August 15
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New York and California square off in MJBowl cannabis competition

MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition, is uniting California and New York to spotlight the Most Valuable Products (MVPs)…

News August 14
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Why can’t the marijuana industry shake its THC addiction?

It doesn't indicate product quality. It doesn't indicate the strength of a high. It's not even accurate. So…

News August 12
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