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- Buying and Selling Minnesota Cannabis Licenses November 5, 2025Minnesota is the latest state to develop a secondary market for cannabis license sales. I’d call the Minnesota market “robust”, except that the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) hasn’t issued all that many licenses in the first place. Still, one source recently estimated “at least 80” licenses recently posted for sale. It’s a real thing. […]
- Jason Adelstone to Speak at AIHEF 2025 in Thailand November 3, 2025This Wednesday, November 5, Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will present at AIHEF 2025 on the future of Thailand’s cannabis industry. Jason will discuss how a well-regulated Thai cannabis sector could become a leading medical supplier and a major catalyst for reform across Asia. At the same time, Thailand’s current approach of rescheduling cannabis without […]
- Oregon Cannabis: OLCC Licensing and Market Updates October 22, 2025We continue to represent myriad buyers and sellers of OLCC marijuana licenses. At any given time, we are running 10-12 of these transactions, and sometimes more, as we have for many years. Recently, there have been a few changes worth noting, particularly as to the OLCC protocols. I’ll touch briefly on other market dynamics, too. […]
- Minnesota Cannabis: Apply for Your Lower-Potency Hemp Edible License by October 31st October 9, 2025The lower-potency hemp edible licensing window is open, through October 31st Last month, I gave a big picture status update on cannabis licensing in Minnesota, highlighting the application window for lower-potency hemp edible (LPHE) licensing. LPHE products are a very hot market in Minnesota, and have been for a while. The LPHE application window opened […]
- Oregon Federal Court Lawsuit Filed, Seeking Interstate Cannabis Sales October 2, 2025Yesterday late afternoon, Oregon cannabis wholesaler Jefferson Packing House (JPH) filed another dormant commerce clause (DCC) challenge to protectionist state cannabis laws. You can view the complaint here. I say “another” DCC challenge because JPH prosecuted DCC litigation in late 2022; and also because several DCC cannabis lawsuits have been filed in recent years, with […]
- Where National Politics Failed, Can Local Democracy Prevail? The Caye Caulker Cannabis Referendum October 1, 2025On October 8th, voters of Caye Caulker will make history as they head to the polls for Belize’s first-ever community cannabis referendum. This grassroots initiative, spearheaded by the “Legalize It Caye Caulker” campaign led by village councilor Ilya Rosado, asks voters whether the Government of Belize should establish a regulated, taxable cannabis industry on the […]
- Thai Cannabis at a Crossroads: Regulation, Opportunity and Political Reality September 29, 2025Thailand’s political landscape shifted decisively on September 5, 2025, when Anutin Charnvirakul secured appointment as Prime Minister with support from 311 of 492 House Representatives. Under an agreement with the People’s Party, Anutin will serve a four-month term before calling new elections—a brief window that could prove pivotal for the nation’s cannabis industry. For cannabis […]
- 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. […]
Cannabis Industry Journal
- The State of Ohio’s Cannabis Legal Landscape November 10, 2025Ohio’s Legal Medical Marijuana and Adult-Use Cannabis: What Is the Status, and What Changes Could Be on the Horizon? The post The State of Ohio’s Cannabis Legal Landscape appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- An MSO’s Perspective on the New York Market November 7, 2025At the recent Business of Cannabis event in New York, Robert Sciarrone, Chief Revenue Officer at Curaleaf, shared an MSO's insider view on why he believes New York is poised to become the best cannabis market on the planet. The post An MSO’s Perspective on the New York Market appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Shift Toward Stability Testing for Cannabis Products November 4, 2025Cannabis stability testing measures shelf life and potency, helping manufacturers ensure consistent quality, compliance, and data-driven formulation optimization. The post The Shift Toward Stability Testing for Cannabis Products appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- How Does the X-Ray Method Work in Decontamination? November 3, 2025They're targeting only the things that are on their size scale, which makes X-ray particularly effective at killing microbes while leaving the rest of the plant unharmed. The post How Does the X-Ray Method Work in Decontamination? appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- MariMed Is Raising The Bar For Cannabis Quality October 29, 2025As many MSOs have exited states or scaled back operations, MariMed continues to grow. The post MariMed Is Raising The Bar For Cannabis Quality appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Fight For Cannabis and Cancer Research October 28, 2025The E.R.I.C. Cancer Playbook provide cancer patients with Full-Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO). By collecting and analyzing patient-reported outcomes, the initiative aims to generate real-world data that can help guide physicians in developing more effective cannabis-based treatment protocols. The post The Fight For Cannabis and Cancer Research appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The State Of New York’s Cannabis Industry 2025 October 27, 2025New York cannabis business owners share insights into the growing pains of this emerging market. The post The State Of New York’s Cannabis Industry 2025 appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Platform Launches Promising Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis—For Real October 22, 2025A HIPAA-compliant platform says medical cannabis will soon be reimbursable through traditional health-plan bundles it supports. The post Platform Launches Promising Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis—For Real appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Why Dispensaries Can’t Afford to Neglect HR Compliance October 21, 2025As federal rescheduling draws near, the Department of Labor and other agencies will gain clearer jurisdiction to investigate cannabis businesses. Once that happens, minor HR mistakes could bring major consequences. Over one hundred regulatory bodies can touch employment issues, and a single complaint or audit can trigger overlapping investigations. The post Why Dispensaries Can’t Afford […]
- The Industry Is Failing At Last Mile Cannabis Preservation October 20, 2025Multiple scientific studies and lab results have provided compelling evidence that terpenes and volatile metabolites in cannabis rapidly degrade when exposed to light, oxygen, heat, and time, and therefore, reduce the entourage effect that depends on a specific balance of cannabinoids and terpenes. Because of this, what the product label promises is not what the […]
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