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This new year holds the promise of significant changes in the landscape of the hemp industry in the United States. Monumental events of 2018 set the stage for regulations to change and a burgeoning CBD industry to flourish. The 2018 Farm Bill was passed on December 20, 2018, and initiated...

Legalizing cannabis for recreational purposes has opened doors to serious debates regarding the safety and efficacy of its use. The two most important components of marijuana- THC and CBD have been the subject of research for several decades. Studies have shown that CBD can counteract the negative effects of THC...

How do you differentiate your product on the market? Is it by having a superior quality formulation compared to your competitors’? Or by having an innovative delivery system that appeals to consumers? Both will assist in having a strong intellectual property (IP) position, but the ability to make claims substantiated...

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a botanical that has been used as alternative medicine in many cultures for several centuries. The plant produces over 421 chemical compounds, including 80 phytocannabinoids which have psychotropic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD). A surprising discovery is that we have an endocannabinoid system...

“We need to challenge regulatory guidelines that require natural health products to behave similarly to drugs.” Dr. Mal Evans, our CSO, recently spoke at a symposium for the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Entitled Prospects for Japan’s G20 Osaka Summit, this conference provided a critical assessment of the agenda...

It’s no secret that cannabis — also known as “marijuana,” “pot,” and in some circles, “whacky tabacky” — isn’t just for so-called “stoners.” With its powerful chemical compounds, it has been found to provide a variety of fantastic medical benefits — some of which remain to be researched. However, due...