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Browse our complete collection of cannabis and hemp insights below. This page brings together all published articles covering policy and regulation, business and economy, legal and justice, industry innovation, and culture and community. Each post is created to educate and inform operators and industry stakeholders by breaking down complex topics into clear, practical insights. Scroll down to explore the full library and stay informed on the issues shaping the industry.
Hemp Beverage Operators Build Plan B Before November Ban
Hemp beverage operators are preparing for a possible federal disruption on November 12, 2026, as restrictions on intoxicating hemp derived cannabinoids approach. The bigger lesson is that product compliance disruption can quickly become a business continuity problem involving inventory, contracts, financing, insurance, tax exposure, and survival planning.
Tennessee THCA Ban Creates A Hard July 1 Deadline For Hemp Operators
Tennessee will ban sales of THCA and many other hemp derived psychoactive products starting July 1, creating a hard deadline for hemp retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, landlords, lenders, and insurers. The bigger lesson is that product legality can turn inventory, contracts, cash flow, and survival planning into urgent business issues.
Cannabis Supply Chain Risk Grows As Global Conflict Raises Costs
MJBizDaily reports that fuel cost spikes and global supply chain disruption tied to the U.S. led war on Iran are creating new pressure for cannabis operators. The bigger lesson is that freight costs, packaging delays, and weak vendor redundancy can turn geopolitical risk into a direct margin problem.
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New York cannabis businesses are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto legislation that would create a Cannabis Wage Board to recommend minimum hourly wages for industry workers. The bigger lesson is that labor policy is becoming a major market stability issue as operators deal with payroll pressure, equity business risk, illicit competition, capital constraints, and compliance costs.