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Potato Chip Maker Sues Cannabis Company Saying Products Look Too Similar
The Detroit-based potato chip company Better Made is accusing several cannabis operators of trademark infringement, claiming in a recent lawsuit that marijuana products sold under the brand Better Smoke feature a logo that is too similar to the chipmaker’s and could confuse customers and harm the company’s reputation. According to an April 1 report from Crain\'s Detroit Business, Better Made…
Georgia Becomes First State to Allow Cannabis Sales at Pharmacies
Pharmacies in the state of Georgia can now legally sell certain cannabis products at their counters under a new law that went into effect Oct. 27. It is the first state in the U.S. to permit pharmacy sales of medical marijuana, which will be limited in Georgia to low-dose THC products like THC oil and capsules, CNN reported. [lgc_column grid=\"50\"…
Property & Casualty Report: Q3/Q4 2023
Despite the continued “flight toward profitability” for most carriers, moderation in both rate and capacity is occurring in many insurance sectors. Most rates are rising, but the level of increases is slowing. Capacity is generally available but often requires creativity. On the Casualty side, some classes remain stressed while carriers are competing for business in others. These and other trends…
THC-laden Doritos, Oreos, Other Lookalike Snacks Called ‘Reckless and Illegal’
Federal regulators in the U.S. are demanding that several cannabis companies stop making THC-containing products that mimic common children’s snacks like Doritos, Nerds candy, and Oreos. Making cannabis edibles that kids could mistake for normal food items is \"reckless and illegal,\" Samuel Levine, a Federal Trade Commission director, said in a July 5 statement announcing the cease-and-desist letters that were…
Uptick in Cannabis Business Theft Underscores Need for Banking Access
A bill that would give cannabis businesses access to financial services was recently reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which has bipartisan support, was passed in the House multiple times and could be voted on in the Senate this year, CNBC reported April 27. Federal…
Alarming Number of Kids Mistakenly Ingesting Cannabis Products, Officials Say
State officials in Arizona are sounding the alarm over the number of children who have accidentally ingested marijuana products in the past year. According to new state data, 394 cannabis incidents involving children were reported in 2022, about 60% of which required a hospital visit, KOLD News 13 reported. The problem has prompted the Arizona Dispensaries Association and the Arizona…
Cannabis Insurance Market Overview
The U.S. cannabis market is rapidly expanding with more states legalizing recreational use and an array of new products being produced every year. Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize safely regulating recreational adult-use cannabis in May 2022. Several states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Pennsylvania have legalized cannabis for medical use only. Cannabis has been legal in…
Cannabis Insurance
During this webinar, our experts explore the state of the cannabis insurance market in the U.S. and Canada. Featuring: Jason Scheurle, National Product Leader, Cannabis, Burns & Wilcox, Philadelphia, PA Emily McDaniel, Broker, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Denver, CO Leena Malik, Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox Canada, Toronto, ON Cooper O\'Connor, Senior Broker, Professional Liability, Burns &…
Cannabis Lounges Bring New Risks to Fast-Moving Industry
In a growing number of communities around the U.S., new cannabis lounges are offering a social setting where guests can openly use marijuana products. Colorado and New Mexico both saw their first cannabis lounges open in April, Michigan’s first marijuana lounge is set to open this summer, and officials in Nevada are currently discussing how the recently-approved class of businesses…
Report: U.S. Cannabis Sales Could Exceed $30 Billion By 2022
Legal cannabis sales in the U.S. could exceed $30 billion by 2022, marijuana analytics company Headset recently projected in an updated long-term forecast. It is an increase in estimated sales from the Seattle-based firm’s previous report, released in April, that showed the U.S. market reaching $28 billion in yearly sales by 2022. The change reflects new recreational or medical marijuana…
$45 Billion in U.S. Cannabis Sales Expected by 2025, Says Industry Report
The U.S. cannabis industry could exceed $45 billion in annual sales by 2025, according to a recent projection published in the 2021 Marijuana Business Factbook. That could mean double the sales of $22 to $26.4 billion projected for recreational and medical cannabis this year. Marijuana markets are growing rapidly in the U.S. and Canada, with the Factbook reporting 100 percent…
Understanding Cannabis Complexities & Changing Market Dynamics
Burns & Wilcox experts take a look into the cannabis market as carrier appetite and capacity shift, along with regulatory changes and trends. During this webinar, we discuss: The current state of the market for U.S. and Canada Product developments and concerns Tips for brokers on how to adapt with changes https://vimeo.com/519667011/df17ef8df0
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