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A smash-and-grab burglary at a cannabis dispensary in San Francisco, California, in late September left the business with significant property damage and missing merchandise. According to CBS News Bay Area, the burglars pulled open the dispensary’s metal security gates using a chain attached to the back of their SUV and then rammed the vehicle through the store\'s rollup metal door…

From theft and vandalism to product recalls and lawsuits, cannabis companies face a variety of risks as they operate in a rapidly changing industry. To learn how Cannabis Insurance can help protect these businesses against losses, we spoke with Jason Scheurle, National Product Leader, Cannabis, Burns & Wilcox, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. What are some of the greatest risks in…

Cannabis could be reclassified from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under a new rule recently proposed by the U.S. Justice Department, according to reports. While some experts say it represents a historic shift in policy, the proposed change would not legalize marijuana, but would ease federal restrictions on the substance and put it in the same class…

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…

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\"…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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 &…

Varying state regulations and a heightened risk of theft and vandalism are among ongoing challenges in the booming cannabis industry. To learn more about Cannabis Insurance, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Emily McDaniel, Broker, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Denver, Colorado, and Jason Scheurle, National Product Leader, Cannabis, Burns & Wilcox, based in Philadelphia, PA. What are some of the…