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Mar 01
Trulieve Announces Appointment of Co-Founder Jason Pernell as President

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jason Pernell as President, effective immediately. Mr. Pernell has over 20 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and cannabis operator, co-founding Trulieve alongside Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers in 2015. “Jason has been […]

Mar 01
US Hemp Roundtable Alert: Bill Updates in Florida, California, Georgia and Utah

We have 4 states to report on this week. We start in the Sunshine State, where SB 1030 would ban most hemp products, while HB 601 offers a more balanced regulatory approach. We’ve launched an email campaign in the state. In California, three hemp-related bills have been introduced, with varying impact on the industry. We’re […]

Mar 01
Proposed Senate Bill 86 Seeks to Regulate Hemp Beverages and Intoxicating Hemp Products Differently

February 26, 2025 Elena Barone, Thomas Haren, Keenan Jones Frantz Ward LLP Ohio lawmakers are moving to tighten hemp regulations following Governor Mike DeWine’s call to “regulate intoxicating hemp” and close legal gaps that may allow the marketing and sale of hemp products to minors. Senators Shane Wilkins (R) and Stephen A. Huffman (R) have introduced Senate Bill 86 […]

Mar 01
Third Circuit Rules New Jersey Marijuana Law Lacks Private Right of Action to Enforce Employment Protections

December 17, 2024By Michael J. Riccobono, Jennifer L. Pacicco, and Zachary V. Zagger A federal appellate court has ruled that a New Jersey law regulating recreational marijuana use does not grant job applicants the right to sue employers that rescind job offers after positive pre-employment drug tests for marijuana. The court found that the law does not provide […]

Mar 01
California Cannabis: What Makes Leading Cannabis Testing for Industry Safety

Image Source: Unsplash Cannabis testing is a crucial aspect of ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. As the industry continues to expand, the need for rigorous screening has become more pressing, especially with concerns surrounding contaminants and inconsistent testing standards.  As the pros at California Cannabis Testing Labs (CCTL) know, without proper oversight, consumers […]

Mar 01
CultureCalifornia State Fair To Feature On-Site CannabisSales And Consumption With New Award Categories

Marijuana Moment New Award Categories For Blunts, Hash And Chocolates The California State Fair will once again feature a cannabis exhibit and competition at this year’s event, with expanded award categories meant to showcase the diversity of the state’s market. This is the fourth year that California’s annual event has invited marijuana entrepreneurs and consumers […]