Minnesota Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis: Part 1

Minnesota Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis: Part 1

Part 1: The Current Status of Legalization Minnesota has long been known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and boasts over 14,000 bodies of fresh water covering at least 10 acres. The Dakota Sioux word for water, “Minne”, appears in the word Minnesota (clear blue water)...
Desperate California Cannabis Vendors Seek Credit Protection

Desperate California Cannabis Vendors Seek Credit Protection

Cannabis companies representing 45% of California’s cannabis sales are pushing a bill that will crack down on non-paying customers. Well known operators, including Kiva, Lowell Farms, Nabis and Sunderstorm, recently formed Financial Stability for California Cannabis...
Ask the Experts: Supply Chain Risks in Hemp & Cannabis

Ask the Experts: Supply Chain Risks in Hemp & Cannabis

There are a lot of risks throughout the entire supply chain in the cannabis and hemp markets. Legal and regulatory issues, quality control reliability, security problems, product safety, potency, and constantly changing supply and demand are just a few major risks...
The Hot Debate Embroiling New York’s Potency Tax

The Hot Debate Embroiling New York’s Potency Tax

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized adult-use cannabis with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Perhaps the most controversial portion of the Act was Section 493(1)-(3), which established taxes on the potency of cannabis products sold...