Author: Jeremy Wilson

“I’ve always been someone who was a minority among minorities, marginalized and also attracted to marginalized subcultures. I’ve found my family in rock ‘n’ roll, and I’ve found another family in cannabis.” Inspired by the “female expression of the most powerful plant on earth,” in her words, Tina Gordon of Moon Made Farms in Humboldt County, California, created a cannabis brand and name for itself. But it wasn’t always like that. “I’ve lived in San…

In December 2021, Tilray made headlines when it bought Breckenridge Distillery, a Colorado-based distillery, in a major deal valued at $102.9 million with intentions to infuse whiskey with cannabis. “Tilray’s strength lies in our ability to identify and significantly expand leading CPG lifestyle brands that resonate strongly with consumers. Breckenridge Distillery is an iconic addition to our platform in this regard, based on its portfolio of award-winning spirits, passionate customer engagement, and strong sales and…

The registration of cannabis trademarks in the United States raises new questions. This is an unsurprising result of the troubled coexistence between the expansion of legality at the state level and the ongoing ban at the federal level. Cannabis companies need to keep these issues in mind when developing branding strategies. At the same time, however, you should not neglect the basics of trademark law. Cannabis brands need to be distinctive Under the Lanham Act…

Health Canada, the country’s health department, said drug regulations would be changed due to new research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. “There is new scientific evidence to support the potential therapeutic use of some restricted drugs, particularly psychedelic restricted drugs like MDMA and psilocybin,” noted Health Canada in the Canada Gazette, an official government publication. In accordance with the federal food and drug regulation change, physicians can request access to restricted drugs on behalf…

Patients with chronic pain reduce the need for opioids and benzos after cannabis therapy Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects over 50 million American adults across the country. With one in five adults in the United States suffering from chronic pain, it’s not surprising to see the economic impact: a staggering $ 635 million a year. In addition, chronic pain is the leading cause of the global burden of disease and disability around…

Cannabinoids extracted from cannabis – special THC, CBNand CBD – showed a cancer-inhibiting effect in mice for the first time almost 50 years ago.1 Since then, many researchers have studied the ability of endogenous, plant and synthetic cannabinoids to cause cancer cell death in vitro (outside a living organism) and inhibit tumor growth in animals. However, due to the federal cannabis ban, promising research on the anti-carcinogenic effects of cannabinoids – supported by anecdotal reports…

The last member of a criminal gang who attacked a man with guns during a violent raid on a cannabis plant has been arrested. The group of ten criminals traveled from London to Nottingham in a vehicle convoy before kicking the door in the early hours of May 20, 2020 at an address on Myrtle Avenue, Forest Fields. A man was attacked with knives and secateurs while escaping from the property. After the burst, the…

If you do sue your cannabis insurer, read this first. The location where you schedule your submission is of the utmost importance. The status of marijuana as a Plan I narcotic drug has turned a legal battle with cannabis insurance companies into a little chess game. Many cannabis companies enjoy the benefits of government legalization and the ability to freely insure their operations. However, this does not affect the limitations of federal law. One underestimated…

On December 29th, Local 328 of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), which represents around 11,000 frontline workers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, announced a victory for the employees of the Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and upheld their right to openly discuss unions and other workers’ rights. As in most other industries, workers in medical cannabis companies and pharmacies want worker protection and fair pay. ONE The Greenleaf Compassionate Care…