Cannabis Industry Sales Tax Utility Exemptions

Cannabis Industry Sales Tax Utility Exemptions

A utility study can help cannabis growers, cultivators and processors identify opportunities for sales and use tax savings by exposing potential refunds. Thirty-five states currently allow a sales tax exemption for utilities used in manufacturing or processing...
Intimate Care Products with Cannabinoids Need More Safety Data

Intimate Care Products with Cannabinoids Need More Safety Data

Cannabinoid products for intimate care use are now being sold in the unregulated cannabidiol (CBD) marketplace without proper evaluation of their impact on the vaginal microbiota or women’s health. Cannabinoids can exhibit complex and at times contra intuitive...
Great Brand Design Can Grow Your Business

Great Brand Design Can Grow Your Business

As the cannabis industry grows and the category becomes increasingly crowded, package design is more important than ever. Impactful and meaningful branding is key to getting noticed, differentiating from the competition, connecting with consumers and ultimately making...
M&A in Cannabis: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

M&A in Cannabis: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Mergers and acquisition activity in the cannabis space tripled from 2020 to 2021, and that pace is on track to continue in 2022. With big players entering the global cannabis market, we’re fielding more questions about mergers and acquisitions of cannabis businesses....
The CBD Gold Rush Is Over & It’s Great for Consumers

The CBD Gold Rush Is Over & It’s Great for Consumers

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this post should be construed as investment advice. CV Sciences ($CVSI), the company behind leading brand +PlusCBD, had a meteoric rise in 2018. The U.S. Farm Bill had just passed, legalizing hemp farming...