Justin J. Prochnow, shareholder, Greenberg, Traurig, LLP, and Steve Schain, senior attorney, Hoban Law Group, presented insights into the hemp and cannabis sides of the industry, respectively, during Cannabis Products Exchange, hosted virtually July 30-31.

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) has released its Social Equity Policy Guidelines outlining recommendations for state lawmakers to address the social inequities caused by the criminalization of cannabis.

Lezli Engelking founded FOCUS — Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards — in 2014 with the goal of providing comprehensive guidance to operators across the cannabis industry. She offered insights she’s gained and examples of cannabis-specific food safety concerns during Cannabis Products Exchange, presented virtually July 30-31.

Pete Feurtado Jr., CEO of Big Pete's Treats, covered the company's history and how it prepared for full legalization during Cannabis Products Exchange, held virtually July 30-31.

The National Industrial Hemp Council has filed comments with the U.S. Food And Drug Administration to help direct its work on establishing a policy of enforcement discretion on CBD products.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, a genetic disorder characterized by growth of numerous noncancerous tumors.

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) calls on members of the Massachusetts Legislature to enact pending bills designed to improve the effectiveness of the Commonwealth’s cannabis social equity program.

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB) says it will begin drafting recommendations for social equity programs as a way to address social injustices within the cannabis community.