Oregon responded to the vaping crisis by banning all flavored vaping products, giving companies 2-weeks' notice to get them off the shelves. Only 2 days after the ban took effect, nicotine companies have already been granted an appeal - but flavored THC products are still prohibited. We discuss the reasoning behind this ban appeal and what was wrong with the ban from the start. One Article Discussed [1] "Oregon appeals court halts governor's vaping ban on flavored tobacco products" from The Oregonian

In the wake of the vaping crisis, several states have rolled out very different bans against ingredients & vaping as a whole. Critics of these bans say that they don't address the real problems. Colorado, the most mature legal cannabis market in the US, is working on a ban of the 3 most commonly identified problem additives in cartridges - and leaving flavored products alone. Is this the best approach to protect public health? We discuss the current state of the vaping crisis in this quick episode. One Article Discussed [1] "Colorado proposes rules to ban additives in cannabis vape products" from Marijuana Business Daily

In the world of High-THC cannabis, "hemp" is often considered chemically inferior. While cannabis and hemp are technically the same plant, the terpene production on historically industrial hemp is not nearly as broad as its psychoactive cousin - but hemp breeders are working to change that. This article reviews a scientific study of the major terpenes in most hemp varieties used in CBD products, and how the boom in craft hemp may greatly expand the profile of terpenes available in future hemp & CBD products. One Article Discussed [1] "Terpenes in Hemp" from Terpenes & Testing Magazine

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We must eventually get to Federal Legalization and access to cannabis for all! But how we get there will determine if small and medium size businesses can not only survive, but thrive. Interstate Commerce & Exporting isn't all sunshine and rainbows, we discuss some of the downsides to prepare for in this episode. One Article Discussed [1] "The Problem with Oregon's Plan to Export Marijuana to Other States" from Marijuana Business Daily

As the cannabis industry continues to expand exponentially, companies are looking for ways to produce cannabinoids cheaply & quickly. This has led to a boom in synthetic cannabinoid production - but will legacy cannabis consumers accept cannabinoids made in a lab? We discuss the pros and cons of synthetic cannabinoids, and how they stand to reshape the cannabis industry. One Article Discussed [1] "The Battle is Set: Man-made vs. Natural Cannabinoids" from Marijuana Business Daily

More states have taken action to protect public health against the growing vaping illness reports. Governor Kate Brown has banned the sale of flavored vaping products in Oregon - but a new study by the Mayo Clinic suggests that flavoring agents & oils may not be the sole culprit. We'll review what the Mayo Clinic found in the lung tissues of those sickened by vaping, and how it could impact the bans going into effect. Two Articles Discussed [1] "New Study Provides Clues Behind The Vaping Illness Outbreak" from The Fresh Toast [2] "Oregon bans flavored vape products, including those with marijuana, for six months" from MJ Biz Daily

Should you invest in cannabis? If so, where in the industry? Or if you're trying to raise money or sell your business, how do you "value" your company? It's not an easy question to answer, but we provide some clarity in this episode. Our guest is Lincoln Eckhardt, Managing Director for FTI Consulting.