Marijuana Stocks: In Case You Forget, This Is How To Connect The Dots
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry NewsUncategorized September 30, 2018
It was only a few weeks ago that Marijuana Stocks re-introduced everyone to what our “Connect The Dots” features are all about (Article Here). Over the last four years, we have selected less than ten companies as a “Connect the Dots” feature and we take great pride in providing you... Read more
The “Tiger Hemp Beer” Case: Clear Your Cannabis Trademarks Before Filing
ColoradoUncategorized September 30, 2018
Having to re-brand can be pretty painful. One of my favorite pastimes is perusing the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeals Board’s (TTAB) records for disputes involving cannabis, hemp and CBD because there are often valuable lessons to be learned. One such record is... Read more
Louisiana House backs expansion of medical marijuana program
LouisianaMedical MarijuanaTrending Stories September 29, 2018 0
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers are moving to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, as the product nears availability within months. The House voted 60-39 Thursday to add more conditions to the list of diseases and disorders eligible for marijuana treatment. Rep. Ted James’ proposal would include glaucoma, severe... Read more
Amendment to allow Colorado schools to administer medical marijuana passes House, heads to Senate
Trending Stories September 29, 2018 0
DENVER — The Colorado House overwhelmingly passed an amendment that would allow school officials to administer medical marijuana to students. Quintin’s Amendment, named for 9-year-old Quintin Lovato, of Gypsum, passed with 48-16, Thursday morning, April 12. “I’ve never seen Quintin smile so much as he did this morning when... Read more
Trump says he’ll support protections for legal marijuana. Here’s what politicians and cannabis insiders are saying.
ColoradoTrending Stories September 29, 2018 0
Politicians and cannabis industry insiders, alike, were surprised Friday morning by Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner’s announcement that he has struck a deal with President Donald J. Trump that would protect states’ marijuana laws from federal interference. In a statement that summarized much of the reaction, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR),... Read more
Cannabis Cybersecurity: Information Security Standards in Oregon
Medical MarijuanaOregonRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized September 29, 2018
Last week we discussed the data breach notification laws with which cannabis companies doing business in Oregon must comply following a cyber intrusion. Today, we discuss the safeguards these companies must adopt to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of customers and employee (collectively, “Consumer”)’s personal information, who reside... Read more
Marijuana businesses in compliance with Colorado law could face federal charges under new enforcement strategy
Marijuana Business, Stocks, Finance, & Investing September 29, 2018 0
In an aggressive new tactic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver says it’s shifting its marijuana enforcement from busting illegal grow operations to targeting dispensaries that use their licensed businesses and legal grows as fronts for the more lucrative illegal drug trade. This new approach also could lead to... Read more
Australian CBD maker raises $29 million, ups investment in Japan
Industrial Hemp NewsInternational NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 28, 2018 0
Australian CBD company Elixinol Global raised $40 million Australian dollars ($29 million) in a new share placement to ramp up sales and marketing efforts in the United States and Europe. The capital raise comes less than a week after the company announced its wholly owned subsidiary, EXL International Holdings, increased its... Read more
48North Joins Forces with Mother & Clone to License Sublingual Nanospray in Canada
September 28, 2018
Ryan Allway September 28th, 2018 Exclusive, Feature Stories, News Market Trends Women, overall, are responsible for 70-80% of consumer spending and the burgeoning cannabis market is no different than any other in this respect. Studies are showing that female consumers are embracing cannabis from both a health... Read more
Cannabis-laced drinks could be a $600 million U.S. market by 2022
Uncategorized September 28, 2018
Drinks infused with marijuana-derived compounds could swell to become a $600 million market in the U.S. within the next four years, outpacing the growth of other categories of retail cannabis products, according to analysts at Canaccord Genuity. Beverages with CBD or THC ingredients could grow to capture about 20... Read more
