Steve Schain Esq.

Steve Schain, Esq., is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and represents entities, governments, and individuals in litigation, regulation, compliance, loan drafting, licensing applications, and entity formation. He is an adjunct faculty member of Stockton University, where he teaches cannabis law. He also serves on county administrative committees charged with drafting and revising state and local cannabis-related regulations. You can reach him at schain@schainlawfirm.com.

Cannabis Cash and the Safe Banking Act

Steve Schain offers an inside look at the financial challenges facing cannabis businesses.

Steve Schain Esq.

June 20, 2022

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Despite lessening criminal and administrative penalties and depository insurance obstacles, both the SAFE Banking Act and pending state cannabis banking legislation fail to put legal cannabis on an equal footing with other legitimate industries.

FDA Launches Aggressive ‘Cannabis-Derived Products’ Study Protocol

Furthering cannabis research is a primary goal for federal regulators.

Steve Schain Esq.

March 29, 2022

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With cannabis-derived products outpacing the existing science and imposing massive health concerns, in October 2021 the FDA issued a “Cannabis-derived products data acceleration plan” to detect safety signals and accelerate research studies.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2021

Legal Perspectives on Delta-8-THC

Delta-8-THC is beating legalized cannabis to infused foods and beverages—but is it worth the risk?

Steve Schain Esq.

November 10, 2021

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Sales of foods and beverages infused with delta-8-THC are exploding, creating concerns regarding these untested and unregulated products’ safety and potency.

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CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2021

How Cannabis Brands Can Protect Their Intellectual Property

Obtaining intellectual property protection for cannabis/hemp consumer packaged goods.

Steve Schain Esq.

August 30, 2021

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With federal legalization looming, and a dazzling array of "infused edibles" on the verge of dominating the shelves, grasping the complex cannabis regulatory landscape and the intricacies of patents, trade secrets, and federal and state trademarks is essential to ensuring growth, fortifying assets, and nurturing future business opportunities.

How Acacia Fiber Improves Active Nutrition

Consumers are looking for convenient, natural, and organic fortified products, such as bars, shots, or powder to fulfill their nutritional needs and to answer their quest for health benefits. This webinar will highlight why you should use our fabulous prebiotic acacia fiber. inavea™ PURE ACACIA is an all-natural, organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified dietary fiber, perfect for clean labeling.

It’s Only Natural! Natural, Organic Food, Beverage Options Continue to Grow with Clean Label Appeal

Consumer surveys conducted by Innova Market Insights during the past two years demonstrate a range of perceptions regarding natural and organic. In the 2020 Innova Health & Nutrition Survey, consumers most associated the concept of “clean” labeling/eating with natural and organic ingredients, as well as no additives/preservatives.

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Cannabis Cash and the Safe Banking Act

FDA Launches Aggressive ‘Cannabis-Derived Products’ Study Protocol

Legal Perspectives on Delta-8-THC

How Cannabis Brands Can Protect Their Intellectual Property

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