Over the last decade, there has been a remarkably swift rise in the popularity of vaporizers and vaping products. As reported by the BBC, the number of people using vaporizers increased from 7 million in 2011 to over 41 million in 2018. But in 2019, consumers began suffering from a rash of vaping-related lung injuries—according […]
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Coronavirus and Cannabis: How Pot Is Impacted by a Pandemic
As we make our way into a new chapter in “End of Days: Death By Stupidity Edition,” it’s worth taking a moment to consider how COVD-19 may impact the cannabis industry, and if cannabis can be part of a toolkit to deal with the pandemic. On Sunday, Governor Kate Brown declared a Coronavirus State of […]
States With The Most Dispensaries Per Capita
Even though use of marijuana for recreational purposes remains illegal in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment still gets pretty high – when ranked among other states for dispensary density and tax revenue generated from cannabis sales, that is. New Mexico is seventh on the list of states with the most dispensaries per capita, according […]
Labor unions flex their muscle in fight with California cannabis industry
California’s largest marijuana association is in a bind after powerful labor unions accused the organization of distributing an anti-union document and asked Democratic politicians to “refrain from engaging with” the group in a display of organized labor’s immense political muscle at the state Capitol. The call to cut off the California Cannabis Industry Assn.’s access […]
2019 Cannabis Patent Review I: Extraction and Purification
One of the more active areas in the patenting of cannabis technology in 2019 is the related fields of cannabis extraction and cannabinoid purification. Cannabis operators now must educate themselves and navigate an emerging landscape of U.S. cannabis extraction and purification patents for freedom to operate, while also looking for opportunities to patent their own innovations. […]
Cannabis edibles: Labels should convey THC levels more accurately
Most young adults do not understand the advertised levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in edibles, a new study finds, but the researchers have come up with better way of communicating this information on labels. Research from 2015–2016 shows that, in the United States, almost 10% of the adult population and nearly 24% of youth had used […]
CBD DD: Key Considerations When Conducting Due Diligence on Cannabis Companies
While the regulatory atmosphere surrounding cannabis and cannabis-related products is still in flux, private equity and other investors have begun to consider the potential for transactions in the industry. This article explores the key due diligence and regulatory compliance considerations that both buyers and sellers should be aware of in the event of a potential […]
Medicine Man Technologies Acquisiton Target, MedPharm, to Launch a Landmark Randomized Clinical Trial Taking Aim at Treating Alzheimer’s with Cannabis
PRESS RELEASE DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medicine Man Technologies Acquisiton Target, MedPharm, to Launch a Landmark Randomized Clinical Trial Taking Aim at Treating Alzheimer’s with Cannabis (Graphic: Business Wire) MedPharm will be exploring the action of a research-based, scientifically formulated compound containing cannabinoids and nootropic nutrients in patients diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. The study will encompass patient […]
How to Export Medical Cannabis Internationally
By Vince Sliwoski, Attorney at Harris Bricken Over the past few years, our international trade team has advised a rapidly expanding suite of clients on import/export issues related to cannabis. We regularly advise clients on manufacturing overseas, hemp import/export issues, and customs. Currently we are also working on heady questions surrounding international treaties and cannabis. One thing […]
When Is A Dose Not A Dose? Innovation Standards Will Make Or Break The Industry
I don’t think anyone would deny that innovation is key to propelling a nascent, disorganized and immature industry into one that shows signs of longevity, impact and importance. That is to say, industries do not mature (tech, manufacturing, etc.) without many smart people who push the envelope aggressively to drive breakthroughs from the mediocrity or […]
