Thailand Legalizes Cannabis, a First in Asia; Public Use Prohibited

by | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ Thailand officially legalized the cultivation, sale and possession of cannabis June 9, joining the likes of Canada and Uruguay to fully reform its drug policy for adult use at the federal level. The end to prohibition comes nearly six months after...

Los Angeles Approves ‘Cannabis Emblem’ Program for Dispensaries

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ Competition with the illicit market remains one of the largest obstacles for California’s cannabis businesses, prompting the Los Angeles City Council to take action to protect consumers from untested and unregulated products at unlicensed retailers. City...

North Carolina Senate Gives Final Approval to Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill, Sending It to House

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ The North Carolina Senate signed off on a medical cannabis legalization bill June 6, sending the proposal to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 711, called the Compassionate Care Act, passed the Senate in a 35-10 vote last week, but the chamber was...

Virginia Budget Proposal Would Regulate Delta-8 Sales; Restrict Purchasing Age to 21

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ The Virginia General Assembly passed a two-year state budget proposal June 1, which includes regulations on hemp-derived THC products, like delta-8. Senate members passed their version of the budget bill in a 32-4 vote, while the House voted 88-7 on...

‘Embrace Data and Technology’: Q&A With Harborside’s Angela Pih

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ Angela Pih cites herself as a “data-led marketer.” With decades of experience in the cannabis, retail and consumer packaged goods space, Pih has helped accelerate brands to the next level. Pih previously served as the chief marketing officer...

Want to Intern For the White House? Prior Cannabis Use Remains a Deal Breaker

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

<![CDATA[ The application window to be a White House intern this fall opened June 6 and will close June 24, but prior cannabis use—even under state-legal circumstances—is a likely disqualifier. Under the frequently asked questions section of the White House’s...