Top 5 Steps to Take Before Obtaining a Cannabis License in a Newly Legal State February 10, 2021 Henry Baskerville Best Practices, News & Insights 0 Comments By Henry Baskerville In November 2020, voters in five states passed legislation allowing some form of marijuana sales, joining the rising tide of cannabis legalization sweeping the nation. However, because cannabis is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug under… Read More→
Synthetic vs. Natural Hemp: A Legal and Labeling Minefield November 11, 2020 Henry Baskerville Compliance and Regulations, Hemp Policy & Legal, Lab Testing, Policy & Legal, Processing, Standards and Certification 0 Comments The DEA’s recent interim final rule--which appears to be in contravention of the letter and spirit of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the Farm Bill)--continues to cause concern and turmoil in the industry. The proposed rule addresses CBD… Read More→
Risks and Rewards of International CBD Markets August 20, 2020 Henry Baskerville Canada, Colombia, Hemp Business Executive, Hemp Industry News, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, Uruguay 0 Comments Investors in the CBD market are beginning to take a sharp look at the international arena as restrictions loosen and usage of CBD products grows in Europe, Latin America and beyond.As with all investments, there are risks to be considered… Read More→
When the Magic Fades: Avoiding a Bad Canna-Business Breakup February 17, 2020 Henry Baskerville CBE Policy & Employment Law updates, Opinions, Policy & Legal 0 Comments The cannabis industry is no different than any other when it comes to the importance of – and its reliance on – business partnerships. And just like any other industry, it’s seen its share of breakups, too. Bruce Linton’s firing last year at Canopy was a cautionary one for company founders. Now, the bloodletting at Aurora Cannabis has claimed co-founder Terry Booth. What can cannabis entrepreneurs learn to prevent similar outcomes? Read More→