Proven Strategies to Maximize Cannabis Marketing ROI: Key Insights & Free Tools
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics March 12, 2025 0
Maximizing Cannabis Marketing ROI: Key Insights from NCIA’s Latest Webinar In an increasingly competitive cannabis market, understanding how to measure and maximize your marketing and PR efforts is essential. Our latest Industry Essentials webinar brought together top industry experts from NCIA’s Marketing & Advertising Committee to break down effective... Read more
Member Blog: How Cannabis Insurance Can Safeguard Your Business from Legal Risks
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics February 20, 2025 0
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, yet with this expansion comes a complex array of legal risks. From compliance with regulations to managing liability claims, cannabis businesses face unique challenges that require specialized insurance solutions. Cannabis insurance provides essential protection, enabling businesses to operate legally and securely while minimizing... Read more
Committee Blog: Announcing Winners of NCIA’s State Regulatory Committee 2024 CannaStar Awards
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics February 14, 2025 0
National Cannabis Industry Association’s State Regulation Committee announces 2024 award winners for cannabis regulatory and program rollout success in 8 states State-level cannabis regulations are a moving target; or rather, 50 moving targets. Despite nationwide movement in nearly every US state towards a regulated, adult-use market, each state has... Read more
Member Blog: The Cannabis Crisis Plan – Business Insurance for the Future
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 22, 2025 0
Is Your Cannabis Business Prepared for the Unexpected? In an industry as scrutinized as cannabis, a crisis can escalate quickly—having a solid plan in place can make all the difference. Given its unusual balance between federal illegality and regional legality, the cannabis industry sometimes feels like it’s under a... Read more
Member Blog: The Value of Associations
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 16, 2025 0
This December, in conjunction with MJBizCon’ s pre-show forum Association Day held 12/3/24, Cannabis NewsHub asked participating associations the question “How does your organization bring value to your members and the growth of their business? 20+ Cannabis-related associations shared their thoughts on the value and member benefits they offer and these “INSIGHTS” were shared on Cannabis NewsHub’ s... Read more
Committee Blog: Cannabis Companies – Be Ready and Prepared for an IRS Audit
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 16, 2025 0
Published by NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee (BFSC) Contributors: Tapan Ramachandran, Otterz Inc. | hello@otterz.co Neil Rosenfield, Baker Tilly – neil.rosenfield@bakertilly.com Steven Gotsdiner, HBK, – sgotsdiner@hbkcpa.com Rochelle Dallons, Yield Bookkeeping Services – r.dallons@yieldbookkeeping.com Naomi Granger, National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals – naomi@nacatpros.org Curtis Winar, MGO CPA –... Read more
Committee Blog: What is Craft Cannabis? Understanding Small-Batch Cultivation and Artisanal Products
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 15, 2025 0
What is Craft Cannabis? Following state legalization and/or decriminalization, it doesn’t take long for dispensaries to be fully stocked with cannabis brands eager to get their products on shelves. Unfortunately, the flood of flower from cultivators that invest early into the new markets quickly turns into a creek as... Read more
Member Blog: CBD Oracle Launches Consumer Protection Standards to Address Industry-Wide Issues in Hemp Products
HempMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics January 15, 2025 0
CBD Oracle has released a set of objective, expert-backed criteria to help consumers find better hemp products and lay out clear expectations for companies. The hemp industry has been a lifeline for many farmers, but it’s a minefield for consumers. Everyone tells you to check lab reports, but much... Read more
Committee Blog: The Tale of Two Cities – The Complexities of Cannabis vs Hemp
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 15, 2025 0
Hemp is federally legal but now the number of states banning hemp derived products are on the rise. Cannabis is federally illegal, however, we are now at 40 states with legalized cannabis markets. There is also the growing anticipation for the DEA to approve the reclassification of cannabis from... Read more
NCIA’s Statement on Interlocutory Appeal in Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUncategorized January 15, 2025 0
The historic hearing scheduled to examine how marijuana is classified under federal law that could have potentially moved it into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act has been postponed indefinitely. The DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Mulrooney recently granted a request for leave to file an interlocutory... Read more
