Cannabinol (CBN), a major contender as the next high-value cannabinoid
CBN is well-positioned to be a major market disrupter in the $102 Billion sleeping aid market if it is proven to be an effective sleep aid.
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Legal
Legal Aspects of the Cannabis industry
Best Practices for Labeling Cannabis Infused Products
For Cannabis Infused beverage and topical manufacturers to bring their Cannabis infused products to market for consumption, they need to make sure their labels meet applicable guidelines.
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Protecting Intellectual Property in Cannabis Biotechnology
Protecting that investment of time and money, by acquiring IP protection that prevents others from profiting from using your name, your creative materials, or your unique strains is how many investors expect to see a return on their investment.
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Demand Letters in Cannabis Business Litigation
A demand letter is exactly what it sounds like: one party will send a letter making demands to another party
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How to File a Cannabis Trademark in 2020: New USPTO Filing Rules
Much to the chagrin of trademark lawyers and applicants alike, the USPTO has recently instituted a series of new rules and procedural updates with the superficial goal of making the trademark application process more uniform and accountable.
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HACCP for Cannabis: A Guide for Developing a Plan
Although HACCP was designed to evaluate hazards in foods, it can be used to assess or evaluate hazards that may potentially be present in cannabis consumable products (edibles and vaping) that can cause harm to the consumer.
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Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Risk Areas to Address in a Cannabis Compliance Program
Cannabis companies are particularly attractive targets for hackers because they possess a wealth of personal and healthcare-related information; plus, as smaller businesses, they are more likely to lack adequate cybersecurity frameworks.
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The Ultimate Guide to Intellectual Property Protection for Cannabis Businesses
This article summarizes certain laws and regulations for securing federal trademark registration protection for cannabis products (including cannabidiol (CBD) products) and services. It also identifies other forms of intellectual property protection for cannabis businesses.
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Sale-Leasebacks & Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in the Cannabis Industry
Many of the cannabis operators have been looking for ways to secure additional capital and the concept of a “sale leaseback” is one of the more creative, yet effective ways with which both investors and operators can achieve their respective objectives.
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