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- I Bet Your Cannabis Lawyer is a Pretty Good Business Lawyer September 24, 2025Over the years, I’ve heard many variations on a certain comment I’d like to address. The comment is: “I thought of calling you for the project, but it wasn’t a cannabis matter.” It’s a real gut shot, hearing those innocent words. I fully understand why someone would think they need a non-cannabis attorney to handle […]
- Cannabis Banking: Thoughts on FinCEN’s Latest Report September 19, 2025FinCEN drops new marijuana-related business banking data The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau in the U.S. Department of Treasury. Last week, it published updated Marijuana Related Business (MRB) Metrics. The metrics are current through December 2024. The update was a little surprising, in the sense that FinCEN seemed to abandon its regular […]
- Webinar Replay | Cannabis Without Borders September 11, 2025If you missed our live session last week, the replay of Cannabis Without Borders: Global Policy & Market Trends is now available! Watch the recording here: Harris Sliwoski LLP Webinars – Cannabis Without Borders In this discussion, Harris Sliwoski attorneys Jason Adelstone and Vince Sliwoski delved into the rapidly changing world of international cannabis policy. […]
- Federal Court Rejects “Illegality Defense” in Cannabis Trademark Case September 5, 2025The creative defense that failed A trademark infringement defendant argued it couldn’t be sued in federal court because its cannabis business was engaged in illegal activity under federal law. This seemingly clever strategy fell flat in Colorado federal court, representing the latest decision in a growing trend of federal judges retaining cannabis-related litigation despite the […]
- Cannabis Licensing Moves Forward Across Minnesota September 3, 2025We have been on the Minnesota cannabis bandwagon for a while. Like a lot of programs, this one has been slow to roll out, and not without its share of hiccups. That said, it’s not New York, and I still firmly believe that Minnesota could be a great cannabis state. In this post, I’ll give […]
- FREE Webinar This Thursday, August 28: Cannabis Without Borders August 25, 2025Register here The widening cannabis policy gap Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather than our Canadian or German allies—the world is embracing cannabis reform at an unprecedented pace. As American entrepreneurs wrestle with complex state-federal conflicts, 280E tax burdens, and banking restrictions, international markets […]
- Trump’s Cannabis Plays, Explained August 19, 2025Last week, President Trump told reporters that his administration was considering rescheduling marijuana, and would make a determination over “the next few weeks.” It was good to hear an update on the issue, because things had stalled out since Trump took office in January. The cannabis industry is accustomed to operating in limbo, of course; […]
- Federal Appeals Court Rejects Preferences for In-State Cannabis Applicants August 14, 2025A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against applicants residing out-of-state. We have been tracking this case for the past couple of years — see our prior posts here and here. This decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is […]
- FREE WEBINAR: Cannabis Without Borders: Navigating International Opportunities and Regulatory Trends August 13, 2025Register here The widening cannabis policy gap Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather than our Canadian or German allies—the world is embracing cannabis reform at an unprecedented pace. As American entrepreneurs wrestle with complex state-federal conflicts, 280E tax burdens, and banking restrictions, international markets […]
- New Mexico Emergency Hemp Rules: The Regulatory Gap and Market Impact August 6, 2025Effective August 1, 2025, the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) issued emergency amendments to New Mexico’s Hemp extraction, production, transportation, warehousing, and testing administrative code. These amendments were created to address concerns with the production and use of synthetic hemp cannabinoids found in finished products. The primary goal of NMED appears to be the protection […]
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- An Inside Look at Germany’s Cannabis Supply Chain With The Grünhorn Group September 26, 2025On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for cannabis aside from home cultivation or membership in non-commercial… […]
- Blockchain-Powered Cannabis CTV Unlocks Advertising Opportunities September 26, 2025The next evolution of marketing in the cannabis industry has arrived. Global Compliance Application Corp. (GCAC), a publicly traded Canadian company specializing in blockchain technology, has launched Citizen Green, a connected TV (CTV) channel designed to educate viewers on various aspects of the cannabis industry. The content will cover a broad range of topics, including… […]
- How To Grow Your Minor Cannabinoid Category September 25, 2025Over the course of three years, across 13 regulated U.S. markets, BayMedica, a company specializing in the production and distribution of rare cannabinoids, identified three key insights into market demand for these compounds. First, products featuring THCV posted a 23.7% higher average retail margin than comparable products without THCV in this dataset. Second, gummies remain… […]
- Inside Red Light Holland’s Plan to Bring Psilocybin Products to the Global Market September 23, 2025Red Light Holland (CSE: TRIP) has established its foundation in the Netherlands, where psilocybin truffles, the underground sclerotia of psilocybin mushrooms, are legally permitted for cultivation and sale. The above-ground mushroom is prohibited, but the truffle is treated differently under Dutch law, despite delivering the same psychoactive effects. “It’s really the same thing, with the… […]
- MJBowl Comes For New York Brands September 20, 2025MJBizCon, the largest and one of the most influential gatherings in the cannabis industry, is adding a new element to its lineup: a cannabis competition. This year marks the debut of the MJBowl awards on December 4th in Las Vegas, produced in partnership with Budist, the first-ever review platform to combine consumer feedback with expert… […]
- Taking Cannabis Global: Inside Somai Pharmaceuticals’ Multi-Country Strategy September 19, 2025In an industry defined by local operators struggling to stay afloat and confined within their borders, Michael Sassano, founder and CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals, has created a blueprint for scaling cannabis worldwide with pharmaceutical discipline and regulatory agility. With headquarters in Lisbon and operations in 12 countries today, Somai is preparing to reach 18… […]
- Arizona Commands the Nation’s Highest Cannabis Business Valuations September 19, 2025Whether it’s a single retail license, a multi-site operation, or a vertically integrated enterprise, deals in Arizona are fetching top-tier premiums – often exceeding price points in larger, more mature markets like California. So, what’s driving these sky-high valuations? More importantly, how can industry players take advantage? Let’s break it down. Arizona: Where Cannabis Assets… […]
- Why You Should Consider Medical-Grade Dry-Herb Vapes September 17, 2025Switching from smoking to dry-herb vaping offers a safer way to consume while also preserving the delicate terpene and cannabinoid profiles that contribute to the entourage effect. Unlike combustion, which produces tar, carbon monoxide, and other toxic byproducts, vaporization heats cannabis at controlled temperatures to release active compounds with far fewer harmful emissions. While vaping… […]
- NECANN Atlantic City: Insights on NJ’s Emerging Market September 16, 2025The excitement and interest around New Jersey are impossible to ignore because of its potential to be one of the most lucrative cannabis markets in the country. Since legalization, operators have been racing to open doors, capture consumers, and keep pace with evolving regulations, as they battle sky-high operating costs, shifting compliance rules, and the… […]
- Turning Crisis Into Opportunity- Navigating Cannabis Receivership Successfully September 16, 2025The age of cannabis receiverships is here. If you’re a creditor, operator, landlord, or investor in a troubled cannabis business, you have a choice: watch value evaporate, or step up and run a disciplined, court-supervised sale that maximizes recoveries and preserves the company as a going concern. Because federal prohibition blocks access to bankruptcy courts… […]
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