Protecting Your Cannabis Business from Cyber Attacks September 27, 2021 Eric Schlissel Science and Technology 0 Comments Many cannabis businesses are starting to take a closer look at their IT security for a variety of reasons, including the ongoing ransomware epidemic, the need to show sophisticated internal controls and operations to investors and acquiring businesses, and more… Read More→
Build Your Technology Stack Instead of Searching for Mythical Software That Does It All September 21, 2021 Colton Griffin Science and Technology 0 Comments With so many options, and so much riding on the decision, searching for software can be paralyzing for business owners and chief technology officers. Some of you probably dream of a single solution that will handle everything. I’m afraid that… Read More→
Medical cannabis unlikely to benefit most chronic pain patients, international researchers say September 8, 2021 AggregatedNews Medical Marijuana, Science and Technology 0 Comments Medical cannabis might be a helpful therapy for some people who have chronic pain, but it’s unlikely to benefit most, according to new clinical guidelines published Wednesday in the journal BMJ. The guidelines, crafted by an international group of researchers… Read More→
Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, research shows September 7, 2021 AggregatedNews Science and Technology 0 Comments Whether you smoke it, vape it or eat it as an edible, cannabis may be significantly increasing your risk of a heart attack. Adults under 45 years old who consumed cannabis within the last 30 days, suffered from nearly double… Read More→
Longitudinal study indicates that cannabis use during adolescence is linked to altered neurodevelopment August 10, 2021 AggregatedNews Science and Technology 0 Comments Cannabis use during adolescence is associated with altered brain development, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The new research represents the largest longitudinal neuroimaging study of cannabis use to date. Although some studies have found evidence that… Read More→
Track and Trace: Virginia Faces a Choice May 27, 2021 Eric Postow News & Insights, Policy & Legal, Science and Technology, Virginia 0 Comments One of the most important mandates of the new Virginia law is the obligation to track and trace the whole chain from seed to sale. The heavy data requirement is not something that cannabis businesses should take lightly because failure to accurately report to the Cannabis Control Authority could… Read More→
As NM braces for legal marijuana, experts warn about dangers of extraction labs May 27, 2021 AggregatedNews Processing, Science and Technology 0 Comments ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- As New Mexico moves into a new era of legal marijuana, law enforcement agencies are warning there's a new danger on the horizon: THC extraction labs. THC extraction labs can be highly dangerous not only for legitimate companies… Read More→
Covid Vaccines Highlight How Real-World Data Could Be Used In Cannabis Medicine May 19, 2021 Peter McCusker Science and Technology 0 Comments THE medical profession must learn from the way Covid-19 vaccines have been subjected to real-world efficacy trials – and adopt a similar pathway for cannabis, says one of the UK’s leading cannabis practitioners. Professor Mike Barnes, Chair of the Medical… Read More→
Data-Breach Concerns Rise As New York Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Program May 6, 2021 Steven Schain New York, Science and Technology 0 Comments Becoming the 17thstate to legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, on March 31, 2021, New York enacted the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act” (“MRTA”) anticipated to generate $1.2 billion in annual sales by 2023. Because of the sensitive and protected health information that… Read More→
Maturing the Infused Beverage and Edibles Market Means Prioritizing QC Protocols May 6, 2021 Loni Mowbray Lab Testing, Science and Technology, Standards and Certification 0 Comments Over the past few years, many consumers have come to embrace CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids as functional ingredients in beverages and edibles, yet the food and beverage industry as a whole has been slow to accept this trend. For… Read More→
Why Free Trials Aren’t Free May 3, 2021 Ryan Douglas Cultivation, Science and Technology, Spotlight 0 Comments Commercial cultivators are always looking for ways to lower production costs and increase crop consistency. New technology is an integral part of this effort. But introducing new technology into a cannabis grow operation can be tricky. For start-ups, launching production… Read More→
How to Choose the Right Terpenes for your Cannabis Product April 19, 2021 Nadav Eyal Processing, Science and Technology 2 Comments The cannabis industry is no longer in its infancy. One third of Americans now live in a legal state, and brands are consistently raising the bar for quality and effective consumer products. As the market expands, demand is growing for… Read More→
Does the Production and Sales of Hemp Products that Contain Delta-8 Put Producers in Legal Peril? April 8, 2021 Dr. Carl Craig Lab Testing, Policy & Legal, Science and Technology 0 Comments Only a Good Lab Can Offer Assurance. If you’re ever up for a high-stakes game of What If?, Google this phrase: “Has the DEA stepped in to make Delta-8 illegal?” Why even search the topic? Well, it’s been hard to… Read More→
Setback For Millions As Leading Global Pain Group Baulks At Medical Cannabis March 22, 2021 Peter McCusker Science and Technology 0 Comments DESPITE the United Nations recently recognising the medical benefits of cannabis, an influential global body says there is insufficient evidence to endorse it for the treatment of pain. In what many will see a blow to progress of medical cannabis… Read More→
Don’t let attackers weaponize fear: Use these cyber resilience recommendations March 22, 2021 Michelle Drolet Science and Technology 0 Comments Covid-19 related cyberattacks emerged ever since the virus was first discovered in China. Per a recent analysis from Microsoft, almost every country in the world has fallen prey to at least one coronavirus-themed attack. Homeland Security in collaboration with the… Read More→