With implementation of Canada’s Cannabis Act (the “Act”) set for October of this year, many of our clients owning brands that will be sold in both the United States and Canada are beginning to wonder what the implications of new branding and marketing regulations will be. So far, more than... Read more
In the past year, we have seen a remarkable uptick in individuals and businesses pursuing Oregon industrial hemp production, processing and sale. This accelerated interest has coincided with the CBD craze, and fortunately, Oregon has been working steadily to build out its hemp program over the past year or... Read more
Local policy may be influenced by nearby metropolitan choices. Do you live in a jurisdiction where commercial cannabis activities are prohibited? Under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”), local jurisdictions in California are free to decide whether they will regulate or prohibit commercial cannabis activities.... Read more
Ryan Allway July 27th, 2018 Uncategorized The global snack bar market has experienced double digit growth over the past few years and according to Market Research, is expected to see significant growth over the coming years, driven by Millennial and Baby Boomer demand for healthy daily snacks to... Read more
Tewksbury, Mass., July 27, 2018 – PRESS RELEASE – Following a successful launch in 2017, Griffin will bring its popular cannabis growers’ workshop back to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. This year’s program is all-new, for commercial marijuana and hemp growers, focusing specifically on crop fertility and nutrition delivery strategies. The... Read more
Building on its industry-leading technology and proven results, ABcann Global Corporation (TSX-V:ABCN) is proud to the announce the introduction of FIRESIDE, its first recreational cannabis brand. “Legalization will bring a wide variety of different consumers to cannabis, and many will want a high-quality product without having to be an expert at... Read more
We can explain. Cannabidiol (“CBD”) products are suddenly everywhere. But as much as opportunity and possibility have opened in the hemp-derived CBD industry, so too have legal pitfalls and snares that can confuse just about anyone breaking into this new market. When it comes to navigating the trails that... Read more
An Allegheny County state legislator is planning on introducing legislation to legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania. “States from coast to coast have embraced legalization and those states are reaping the economic and criminal justice benefits,” said state Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-19, Pittsburgh, in a statement released Wednesday. “It is time... Read more
Marapharm Ventures Inc. (MDM.CN) (MRPHF) (2M0.F) (“Marapharm” or the “Company”) announced on June 1, 2018, that cloning had begun in preparation for the transition to the permanent facilities. Kurt Keating, Director of Operations, reports that several hundred clones have taken root over the past eight weeks in our transitional buildings... Read more
Raising capital in the cannabis industry requires a certain level of creativity and innovative thinking. While launching an initial public offering (IPO) is a common way for corporate entities to access funding, U.S.-based cannabis companies cannot launch an IPO in the United States, as their operations are in violation... Read more