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- Congress is About to Lose Its Greatest Cannabis Advocate (Ever) October 9, 2024Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is retiring next month. Mr. Blumenauer, or “Earl” as he often asked to be called, has been a leading proponent of cannabis reform since 1973, when Oregon was the first state to decriminalize user amounts of the plant. Blumenauer was a brand new face in the Oregon House of Representatives at […]
- Cannabis Receivership Q&A Webinar: The Replay October 2, 2024For anyone who couldn’t attend last Wednesday’s webinar on cannabis receiverships, we are pleased to present the replay video below. It’s also hosted on YouTube, here. This webinar covered a lot of ground, and it was certainly timely. The following afternoon, reporting broke that Harborside, one of the biggest names in cannabis, was pushed into […]
- Florida Cannabis Legalization Vote Q&A September 24, 2024Florida is set to vote this coming Election Day on the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 3. Voters in the Sunshine State will have the chance to amend Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution to allow the possession, purchase, and use of marijuana products and marijuana accessories. The proposed initiative would […]
- Federal Cannabis Roundup: Nixon, DEA, Tobacco-Hemp . . . and the DOOBIE Act (*sigh*) September 19, 2024Last week, I wrote a round-up post on Oregon cannabis. This week, I thought I’d drop a line on the federal happenings. Which are quite a few. The Nixon tapes This was a fun piece of news, unearthed by Minnesota cannabis lobbyist Kurtis Hanna. Ernesto Londoño then broke the story on September 14th for the […]
- More Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp (California, Missouri, New Jersey) September 13, 2024Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Loper Comes For the DEA. Will it Matter Though?” In that post, I discussed a brand new federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals case that concluded that hemp derivatives like THC-O are not controlled substances. The hemp community has largely celebrated this as a win, even though as […]
- Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024 September 12, 2024Now that Labor Day is in the rear view and people are paying attention again, it seems like a good time to drop a line on Oregon cannabis. Here are some highlights, to launch you into fall. OLCC’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan A draft of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was first circulated at a Commission meeting […]
- Loper Comes for the DEA. Will it Matter, Though? September 6, 2024Earlier this week, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case entitled Anderson v. Diamondback Investment Group, LLC, handed the DEA a big loss when it comes to hemp – at least for now. In Anderson, the court held that DEA’s interpretation that a host of hemp-derived products were illegal was essentially wrong. Today I […]
- The Future Looks Better for Cannabis Reform September 4, 2024Earlier this year, the DEA initiated rulemaking to reclassify cannabis as a schedule III narcotic. This is probably the biggest news in cannabis reform since the Controlled Substances Act became law. A lot of folks had hoped that cannabis would be rescheduled in advance of the 2024 election. Those hopes were dashed when the DEA […]
- Thoughts on DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Announcement (Dec. 2) August 27, 2024Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) near-noticed a hearing for its marijuana rescheduling proposal. The hearing would begin on December 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. ET, and may span multiple days or even weeks. The announcement came via an unpublished “notice of hearing on proposed rulemaking” (NOH). The final NOH is set for publication this […]
- Minnesota Could Be a Great Cannabis State August 21, 2024We have been following Minnesota’s progress on cannabis legalization for a while here at the law firm. It’s a state with huge potential, and reports from our attorneys at CannaCon last weekend were glowing. As a native Minnesotan (Duluth; Moorhead) who frequently returns to the state, I’m personally rooting hard. There is a lot to […]
Cannabis Industry Journal
- CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to Audit CO’s Safe Harbor Hemp Products September 17, 2024CSQ’s accredited certification program, along with its Certification Body, ASI are both now approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for Safe Harbor Hemp manufacturers for cGMP certification, per Colorado’s revised statutes that took effect July 1st. The post CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to […]
- Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2 August 6, 2024In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, we turn our attention to four additional ASTM International… […]
- S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling August 6, 2024This official response to Docket No. 2024-11137 highlights the unique role that experienced technical organizations play in supporting federal policy, particularly where state entities are constrained by federal legality. The post S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis – Part 1 May 31, 2024In the realm of consumer safety, minimum standards form a critical safety net that allows businesses and regulators alike with necessary guidelines. In this series of articles, we will explore specific ASTM International standards that have already been developed and published by its Committee on Cannabis. The post Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of […]
- VT’s 1st Delta-9 Beverages Are Here to Socialize May 23, 2024Cannabis Industry Journal had a quick call with Ryan Chaffin, Director of Business Development at Upstate, to learn more about their new Delta-9 beverage launch. The post VT’s 1st Delta-9 Beverages Are Here to Socialize appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Risk Management for Profitability May 13, 2024The cannabis industry is growing and changing at an unprecedented pace, creating immense profit potential and putting a spotlight on the array of risks for those in the arena. The post Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Risk Management for Profitability appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Highlights from NoCo Hemp Conference Panels: How did we get here, and where are we going? April 23, 2024David Vaillencourt and Bethany Moore attended the 10th Annual NoCo Hemp Conference and Expo in Estes Park, Colorado. Educational panels included a wide array of topics covering both the fiber and industrial potentials of hemp products as well as the plant’s supplemental and dietary applications. Their attention focused on consuming the policy and regulatory discussions […]
- Be ready! How to Prepare for a State Cannabis Inspection April 15, 2024On average, cannabis operators are visited one to two times each year for state inspections, one time for insurance purposes, and one time for banking purposes. In this article, we focus on how to prepare for three types of state regulatory inspections: pre-operational, unannounced, and renewal. However, the basics of preparing for a state regulatory […]
- The Guardians of Consumer Safety: The Role of GMPs in Cannabis and Hemp March 20, 2024History of GMPs and why it’s important for the cannabis and hemp industry. The post The Guardians of Consumer Safety: The Role of GMPs in Cannabis and Hemp appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint for Cannabis and Hemp Standards February 29, 2024Quotes from David Vaillencourt, CEO of The GMP Collective; Alena Rodriguez, S3 Collective, and Darwin Millard, The Spock of Cannabis. The post Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint for Cannabis and Hemp Standards appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
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