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Takeaways from Our Conversation on Environmental Risks for Cannabis Operations

In cannabis, there are the apparent risks – product liability, property, and certainly cyber for medical marijuana operations. However, one of the most apparent risks to a cannabis operation are those that may not get as much media coverage. Environmental …

Takeaways from Our Conversation with Cannabis Regulators Group

Model regulations states can follow for their cannabis industries may be just around the corner. Such guidelines are in place for state insurance regulators from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The insurance industry has NAIC. Cannabis has CANNRA. The …

Cannabis Vote Has Oklahoma Hungry to Rake in Green From Texas

Tens of thousands of Texans from the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area routinely drive across the Red River to gamble in glitzy, Las Vegas- style tribal casinos or to relax at cabins or swim and ski in lakes that dot southern …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on the Best Position to Start an Insuring Cannabis Career

The best position that promises the most growth and best opportunities from which to launch a budding insuring cannabis career is? Broker? Claims professional? An informal poll conducted on LinkedIn showed that underwriter was the position of choice to grow …

Oklahoma Federal Judge: Banning Guns for Marijuana Users Unconstitutional

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled that a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana from owning firearms is unconstitutional, the latest challenge to firearms regulations after the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority set new …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Price Volatility in 2023

Volatile cannabis flower prices in states with developed cannabis programs will impact insurance buying, while capacity will still be a challenge in 2023. Those were among the forecasts for the year from three subject matter experts. For our latest podcast …

Marijuana Now Legal in Missouri, But You Can’t Buy It Yet

As of Thursday, it was lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn’t mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in the state since a ballot …

California Middle Schoolers OD from Taking Pot-Laced Products on Campus

Four students at a Southern California school apparently overdosed after eating marijuana-laced products and three of them were taken to the hospital, authorities said. Firefighters were sent to Sunnymead Middle School in Moreno Valley at about noon on Wednesday, Riverside …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Holiday Wishes for 2023

A cannabis banking bill, lower cannabis taxes in California, better risk management practices, and a stabilization of product pricing, were among the wishes for next year from a handful of insuring cannabis professionals. A group of Insuring Cannabis podcast regulars …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Must-Know Cannabis Lawsuits

The lay of the legal land in cannabis today largely involves investor suits, trademark issues, and employment practices litigation. But legal matters arising out of compliance complaints may be among the biggest suits worth noting, such as the lawsuit against …