The Business of Cannabis

California Cannabis Brands Begin Selling Directly To Consumers, Bypassing Retailers

Jul 11, 2021 | National

A handful of California cannabis manufacturers and brands have begun selling their products directly to customers through their websites, effectively bypassing traditional brick-and-mortar retail shops and delivery companies that have long been the gatekeepers to...

Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Changes in Marijuana Use Among High-Risk Youth

Jul 11, 2021 | National

The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization in Canada is not associated with changes in either cannabis use or perceived access among high-risk youth, according to data published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. A pair of researchers...

Feds: Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Dramatically Following Statewide Legalization

Jul 11, 2021 | National

The federal government is prosecuting and convicting fewer people for violating marijuana trafficking laws, according to data provided by the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC).  According to a new fact sheet issued by the Commission, just over 1,000...

Constant Testing Key To Formulating Cannabis Products At Correct Potency

Jul 11, 2021 | National

Bad headlines are the stuff of nightmares for anyone making consumer products infused with cannabis: Look at this item where the potency didn’t match the label! Potency errors can sink a company’s reputation and lead to forced product recalls or destruction of whole...

10 Best LinkedIn Cannabis Groups For Networking In The Weed Industry

Jul 8, 2021 | National

LinkedIn is the most preferred social media platform for professional networking. A quick google search will show that the main purpose of the social network is “to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.” From all indications,...

Sha’Carri Richardson’s Dashed Olympic Hopes Ignite Debate Over Marijuana

Jul 8, 2021 | Feature, National

The suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson, the flamboyant sprinter who finished first in the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic trials, over a failed drug test for marijuana has already sparked calls from advocates for a change within the international sports...