The Looming Danger of Citizen Suits
Companies in the cannabis industry face a wide range of regulatory challenges and legal risks, from seed-to-sale tracking to section 280E of the Internal...
Genetics Are the Foundation for Success
One of the most important decisions any cultivator will make is choosing what genetics to grow. As the industry matures and consumers become more...
How Regulations Are Impacting Dispensary Design
Designing a traditional retail store is challenging, but when that business is a dispensary, regulatory requirements may shape the design and customer experience. Market-specific...
13 Ladies Who Litigate
Cannabis litigation is not for the faint of heart. The industry’s challenges can be unique, even in standard business areas like employment law, insurance...
Disruptors Wanted
With retail and wholesale cannabis prices still in freefall and no federal legalization in sight, capital-raising opportunities have dried up. Truly disruptive businesses will...
How to Win at Wholesale Sales
If you’re currently operating in this tempestuous industry, you likely don’t need to be told we’re in the midst of another periodic downturn. The...
How to Survive the Coming Consolidation Feeding Frenzy
Attorney Julie Herzog sees massive consolidation on the horizon, much of it driven by Big Pharma. Companies that aren’t prepared to eat or be...
Ayr Wellness: Perfecting the Master Plan
Over the past two years, Florida-based multistate operator Ayr Wellness quietly has amassed a giant retail footprint in a spread of high-growth markets. As...
6 Key Considerations When Optimizing New and Existing Grows
The ability to optimize cultivation for cost, quality, and yield in a new market increases a brand’s opportunity to launch with attractive and sustainable...
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes Transporting Hemp
The U.S. hemp market is undergoing a significant shift from producing oils, concentrates, and finished CBD products, such as vapes and topicals, to a...