Cannabis Risk Manager Staff

Elon Musk-Linked Group Donates $500K to Stop Florida Cannabis Law

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 15, 2024 /

The $500,000 Donation Pales in Comparison to Over $100 Million Raised for Florida Cannabis Legalization Initiative A political committee opposing Florida’s cannabis legalization measure recently received a $500,000 donation from…

Magic Mushroom Strains: Do They Really Differ?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 15, 2024 /

Recent Studies Suggest Magic Mushroom Strains May Not Be So Different in Potency The ongoing debate over the effects of various psilocybin mushroom strains has long divided both growers and…

Using ID Scanners Effectively in the Cannabis Business

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 15, 2024 /

Using ID Scanners Effectively in the Cannabis Business In the rapidly growing cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with legal regulations is crucial for maintaining a successful business. One essential tool for…

Justice Dept. Defends Federal Cannabis Ban in Major Court Case

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

DOJ Defends Federal Cannabis Prohibition, Citing Supreme Court Precedent, Despite State-Level Legalization The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively defending the federal prohibition of cannabis, asserting that Congress retains…

Massachusetts Fines Big Cannabis $165K for Safety Violations

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Fine Ascend Wellness and Curaleaf for Safety Violations Massachusetts cannabis regulators have issued significant fines to two major industry players, Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings, for…

Cannabis Trafficker Used Banksy Art to Launder Money, Court Says

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

A UK cannabis dealer who laundered his illegal profits by purchasing high-value Banksy artworks has been sentenced to three years in prison. Christopher Scrivens, 37, who operated a large-scale cannabis…

Training Gaps Impact Front Line Workers’ Effectiveness

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Frontline workers play a pivotal role in every industry. They are the first point of contact with customers, the backbone of production in factories, and the people who keep services…

Pro-Cannabis Senators’ Seats Could Shape Future Legalization

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

2024 U.S. Senate Elections: How 34 Seats Could Shape the Future of Cannabis Legalization As the 2024 U.S. Senate elections approach, the fate of federal cannabis legalization hangs in the…

The Future of Cannabis Risk Management: New Standards Ahead

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

As the cannabis industry continues to grow rapidly across the globe, the conversation around risk management is also evolving. With legalization spreading in various parts of the world, and increased…

Court Case Could Reshape the Cannabis Industry and Rescheduling

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Groundbreaking Court Case in Massachusetts Could Reshape the Future of the U.S. Cannabis Industry A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has the potential to reshape…

Secure Your Cannabis Operation with Cutting-Edge Scanner Tech

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

The legal cannabis industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. In the U.S. alone, more than 38 states have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, turning the industry into…

Harris Unveils New Plan to Empower Black Men

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Plan to Empower Black Men as Cannabis Industry Takes Shape WASHINGTON (AP) — As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala…