Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis use for those 21 and older. The bill legalizing cannabis use spans more than 300 pages and encapsulates a wealth of information.
Continue readingAfter the Veto | What did Texans Learn from Arkansas’ Hemp Ban?
Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis use for those 21 and older. The bill legalizing cannabis use spans more than 300 pages and encapsulates a wealth of information.
Continue readingMoving Cannabis to Schedule III Would Be a Game-Changing Win for Common Sense (Op-Ed)
It is exciting to consider the possibility that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may follow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Serivces’s (HHS) recommendation to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.
Continue readingAn Excise Exploration: Unpacking Minnesota’s Cannabis Taxation
Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis use for those 21 and older. The bill legalizing cannabis use spans more than 300 pages and encapsulates a wealth of information.
Continue readingFive Reasons Minnesota Is a Great Place to Build a Cannabis Business (Op-Ed)
As the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis, Minnesota has keenly observed and learned from the policy missteps of other states.
Continue readingAsk the Cannabis Expert – Professor Dr. Gerry Berkowitz: How does your research support the growth of the cannabis industry?
Bridge West Consulting had an opportunity to speak with Professor Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Berkowitz, Professor, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at UConn. Dr. Berkowitz has dedicated 40+ years focusing on plant biology research and teaching. Over the last five years, the focus of his work has turned to cannabis. In addition to contributing to the development of a cannabis teaching program at UConn, Dr. Berkowitz developed a cannabis research program, and he has an expertise in writing grants related to cannabis research.
Continue readingAsk the Cannabis Expert: Philip Bolen – What was your experience lobbying on the New York medical program?
Bridge West Consulting had an opportunity to speak with Jeffrey Hoffman, Cannabis Attorney, and Founder of the Law Office of Jeffrey Hoffman. It was a pleasure speaking with Jeffrey, and we enjoyed learning about his cannabis industry expertise, his “Ask Me Anything” video series on LinkedIn, and his passion to help those dealing with cannabis convictions. We welcome you to read this ‘Ask the Cannabis Expert’ blog, follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn, and tune into his future live LinkedIn video sessions, ‘Ask Me Anything About Cannabis Legalization in New York.’
Continue readingAsk the Cannabis Expert: Jeffrey Hoffman – Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York
Bridge West Consulting had an opportunity to speak with Jeffrey Hoffman, Cannabis Attorney, and Founder of the Law Office of Jeffrey Hoffman. It was a pleasure speaking with Jeffrey, and we enjoyed learning about his cannabis industry expertise, his “Ask Me Anything” video series on LinkedIn, and his passion to help those dealing with cannabis convictions. We welcome you to read this ‘Ask the Cannabis Expert’ blog, follow Jeffrey on LinkedIn, and tune into his future live LinkedIn video sessions, ‘Ask Me Anything About Cannabis Legalization in New York.’
Continue readingAsk the Cannabis Expert: Katie Neer – What industry challenges do New York cannabis entrepreneurs face, and what best practice advice can you share?
Bridge West Consulting had an opportunity to speak with Katie Neer, General Counsel and VP of Industry Affairs at Lantern, an e-commerce marketplace that facilitates cannabis home delivery. Katie is also Of Counsel at Dickinson & Avella, PLLC, where she advises clients on regulatory matters.
Continue readingAsk the Cannabis Expert – Max Resnik: How does working with an experienced cannabis industry recruiter help operators with staffing challenges?
Bridge West Consulting had an opportunity to speak with Isaac Liebes, Managing Director, Cannabis Consulting GreenLight Energy Conservation, to learn about their services and the ways in which they are assisting cannabis cultivators.
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