A Democratic election trifecta – control of the White House and both chambers of Congress – is giving marijuana industry executives hope for federal reform and encouraging investors to pump a record amount of money into cannabis businesses …
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Tobacco giant sues California cannabis firm, alleging trademark violation
The owners of the Kool menthol cigarette brand filed a lawsuit that claims a California cannabis business has infringed upon its trademarked logo. According to Bloomberg Law, Kool owner ITG has sued Los Angeles-based Capna Intellectual, which does busi…
Marijuana vape market share down as manufacturers work to rebuild consumer confidence
The cannabis vapor pen market sector has lost market share and not grown as fast as the rest of the total marijuana market, despite vape companies redoubling efforts to ensure consumers of the safety of the products on the legal market.
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Marijuana businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managing supply chain
Product-liability cases are among the most damaging lawsuits a business can face. Yet many marijuana businesses don’t take this threat as seriously as they should, experts said.
Marijuana businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managi…
CBD producers must avoid health claims while promoting products, feds say
It’s the Wild West out there!” How often have you heard that statement made about health claims for products containing CBD? But here’s the thing: It’s not the Wild West, Lesley Fair, senior attorney with the Federal Trade Commission, noted in a recent…
Cannabis companies turning to mainstream marketing tactic to help hype new items
It’s every cannabis executive’s dream: a line that stretches out the door and down the block, full of customers eager to spend money on a new product. Social-media hype. Word-of-mouth buzz. And a cash register that’s about to start smoking from all the…
Valens files prospectus to issue up to CA$150 million in securities
Valens Co. has filed a base shelf prospectus with securities regulators in Canada that would enable the cannabis derivative manufacturer to raise up to 150 million Canadian dollars ($117 million) in aggregate over the next 25 months. That is up from th…
Five state medical marijuana markets that could get a boost through reforms in 2021
A handful of states could pass significant medical marijuana reforms this year, providing for additional licensing opportunities and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in new sales for existing operators and ancillary services. Here’s a …
Newly formed Cannabis Beverage Council inspired by alcohol prohibition
A new beverage group has been formed to connect leaders in the cannabis and beverage industries who hope to expand that segment of the hemp and marijuana sectors.
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These four states could legalize medical marijuana through legislation in 2021
Four red states – Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky and South Carolina – could legalize medical marijuana through their legislatures this year, and, if successful, they could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in business opportunities across…