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Despite legalization, the CBD and hemp industries are facing discrimination

Thankfully, a chunk of legislation recently introduced – "the CLAIM Act" – could protect cannabis business owners from federal prosecution
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 21, 2019

The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill was expected to eliminate the uncertainty that enshrouds the hemp and CBD industries. In spite of it passing with President Donald Trump’s signature in December of last year,...

West Hollywoods first cannabis cafe will open next month

West Hollywood’s first cannabis cafe will open next month

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 13, 2019

The first cannabis restaurant in Greater Los Angeles is getting ready to open its doors and begin ushering in customers. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Café is located in the West Hollywood district and the...

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Investing in cannabis: Is it a wise move to make?

“Over the next 12 months, I predict that every major institutional investor in the U.S. will make an investment in this industry," says the founder of a cannabis-focused private equity company.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial August 7, 2019

In 2018, investment banking and strategic advisory firm Viridian Capital Advisors announced that cannabis investments came close to the $14 billion mark. This is a major increase from the $3.5 billion...

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Surterra hires Kellogg’s former CFO as the cannabis company’s next finance chief

Fareed Kahn replaces the former CFO of Surterra, James Whitcomb
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 26, 2019

The former chief financial officer (CFO) of renowned cereals producer Kellogg Co., Fareed Khan, has left his role at the cookie and cracker manufacturing company for an opportunity in the cannabis industry.  Khan,...

Want a masters in cannabis? Philadelphias University of Sciences has you covered

Want a masters in cannabis? Philadelphia’s University of Sciences has you covered

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 26, 2019

The cannabis industry is bulging with opportunities and for students enrolled at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia, it is now possible to get a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) specifically...

Jay-Z enters legal weed business by partnering with cannabis company Caliva as chief brand strategist

Jay-Z enters legal weed business by partnering with cannabis company Caliva as chief brand strategist

Jay-Z will have his hands full as he takes on numerous tasks designed to strengthen Caliva's strategic branding and outreach efforts
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 17, 2019

“Hip hop's first billionaire” flaunts Beyoncé on his arm, has a string of successful records behind him and boasts his own music label; of course we are talking about Shawn Carter, also known by the...

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Martha Stewart is collaborating with Canopy Growth to launch a CBD line for pets

“As soon as you hear the name Martha, you know exactly who we’re talking about,” said the company’s former chairman and co-CEO, Bruce Linton.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 15, 2019

The cannabis market is on track to grow 700 percent by 2020 and Martha Stewart is not wasting any time getting a slice of pot pie. The American media mogul, who rose to fame with her Martha Stewart Living...

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Florida set to become a pioneer in hemp production and manufacturing

‘Director of Cannabis’ Nikki Fried believes that the benefits of hemp extend far beyond the financial benefits for Florida’s economy
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 15, 2019

Orange groves could soon be replaced with hemp fields in Florida, which received DEA clearance to cultivate the non-psychoactive hemp plant in 2018. The harsh elements of nature have destroyed many of...

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Bruce Linton is fired from Canopy Growth, company clings onto Acreage deal

Linton claims that he was terminated from his role at Canopy Growth - the company he co-founded back in 2013
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 8, 2019

The world’s largest cannabis company has abolished Bruce Linton; Canopy Growth’s very own co-founder and Co-CEO. Constellation Brands, which currently owns a 40 percent chunk of the cannabis company,...

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Cannabis banking might not be here yet but cannabis credit cards are

Cardholders may bag discounts on pot products inside Columbia Care's dispensaries
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 8, 2019

Last month, Columbia Care went down in history as the first ever company to introduce a cannabis credit card created especially for the industry.  The company, which is one of the biggest medical cannabis...

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On the cusp of legalization, New York employers scrap cannabis-testing rules for workers

Fortunately for pot-consuming employees, back in April, the New York City council pushed forward with a chunk of legislation to lift harsh restrictions ahead of recreational legalization
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 14, 2019

As New York inches closer to legalizing recreational cannabis, employers are contemplating rewriting their drug testing policies. With a CBS News poll revealing how 65 percent of New York voters support...

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Curaleaf’s cannabis revenue for Q1 topped $35.3 million

Curaleaf enjoyed a healthy $10.6 million in gross profit on all cannabis-related sales for Q1 of 2019
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer June 14, 2019

Cannabis extracts are growing in popularity and with the rise in demand comes a rise in Curaleaf's revenue. The cannabis company, which prides itself on producing clean and safe cannabis extracts, recently...

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