Committee Blog: Exploring Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging Solutions
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics August 3, 2023 0
The cannabis industry has seen success and achievement in recent years. However, with this success comes a challenge: counterfeiting. Counterfeit cannabis products pose serious risks to consumers and can damage the reputation of legitimate businesses. To preserve authenticity and protect consumer safety, solid anti-counterfeiting measures can be implemented. One... Read more
Member Blog: Safeguarding Cannabis Businesses – Managing Product Liability and Ensuring Consumer Safety
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics August 1, 2023 0
The rapidly expanding cannabis industry presents unique challenges when it comes to managing product liability. As the sector continues to grow, businesses must prioritize quality control, labeling requirements, and consumer safety to protect their reputation and financial well-being. In this article, I will explore the various risks associated with... Read more
Committee Insights | 7.26.23 | Concepts for Regulatory Consideration – Shifting the Conversation from “Cannabis vs. Hemp” to “The Cannabinoids”
CBDHempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsMedical Marijuana July 29, 2023 0
NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series is our premier digital educational platform featuring a variety of interactive programs allowing us to provide you timely, engaging and essential education when you need it most. In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series, originally aired on July 26, we were... Read more
Committee Blog: The Best Way to Do the Worst Thing – Quick Tips for Demonstrating Empathy in Layoffs
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 27, 2023 0
Layoffs are unpleasant for all involved. Not only is it painful for a supervisor to part ways with someone they have hired and trained to be a productive part of the team, but jarring as an employee to suddenly learn that you are unemployed. Although there is no scenario... Read more
Member Blog: The Evolution of Cannabis-Friendly Banks and Credit Unions
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 25, 2023 0
If you are a cannabis-related business (CRB) looking for banking services, that search is becoming less demanding. With the U.S. cannabis market expected to exceed $70 billion by 2030, financial institutions are increasingly becoming aware of the opportunity to boost their bottom lines, while supporting the safety and economic... Read more
Move Over Cannabis ERP – This is How You Breakdown Information Silos
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 20, 2023 0
As a licensed cannabis company, managing multiple data sources, systems, and processes that must remain in sync and compliant 24/7 comes with challenges not faced by traditional businesses. Like every other business, however, you rely on a variety of software systems like inventory management, sales tracking, customer relationship management,... Read more
Protect Your Cannabis Intellectual Property to Stay Competitive in a Changing Landscape
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 18, 2023 0
In 2021, massive China-based e-cigarette manufacturer Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited (the parent company of CCELL) initiated a proceeding before the US International Trade Commission (ITC) in which it alleged that Advanced Vapor Devices (AVD) and 37 other vape hardware companies infringed upon its patents. After roughly a year and... Read more
Committee Insights | 7.13.23 | Know Your Hazards – Occupational Health and Safety Considerations in Cannabinoid Ingredient Manufacturing
CBDHempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 18, 2023 0
Our multi-part series on minor, novel & synthetic cannabinoids concludes on Wednesday, July 26th at 1PM ET with Part V examining different approaches to regulating consumer products containing cannabinoids across the US and varied perspectives from cannabinoid product manufacturers on the impact these varying regulations have on their business — Register Now: https://bit.ly/3rFRj4g... Read more
Understanding Alfalfa Mosaic Virus: The Four Key Aspects of its Symptoms, Effects, and Transmission Strategies
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics July 13, 2023 0
As a cannabis cultivator, staying vigilant about the health of your crops is paramount. Among the array of plant viruses that can impact your harvest, the Alfalfa Mosaic Virus (AMV) stands out as a considerable threat. This formidable plant virus primarily affects leguminous crops, but it doesn’t spare cannabis.... Read more
The cannabis industry is unique in that there are many issues to consider when it comes to payroll. Doing payroll in-house can prove to be a complex endeavor and can have many drawbacks along the way. For instance, it can be difficult to keep up with ever-changing laws and... Read more
