In this episode, host Jon Purow interviews Arthur de Cordova, CEO of Ziel, about the company's microbial reduction technology for the cannabis industry. They explore Arthur's diverse background, the adaptation of Ziel's technology from textiles to cannabis, and the evolution of their business model. The conversation delves into regulatory challenges across states, the importance of microbial control in the supply chain for safety and compliance, and the financial risks of contamination. They also discuss market dynamics, such as oversupply and price compression, and look at the evolving European cannabis market.

Guest:

Arthur de Cordova, CEO & Co-Founder of Ziel

Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

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In this episode, host Jon Purow and guest Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers, discuss the pre-roll supply and packaging industry. Custom Cones USA started in 2017 and has since become the most comprehensive pre-roll supply company in the industry. They offer a wide array of pre-rolled cones, custom branding options, and full-service pre-roll capacity.

Guest:

Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers

Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/jon-purow/

Summary

In this episode, we cover various cannabis and psychedelic news stories. The highlight stories include the regulation of psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids, the potential rescheduling of cannabis, and the progress of psychedelic legalization. The golden nugget stories highlight California's cultivator capacity, the impact of cannabis legalization on Canadian beer sales, and Washington's regulation of high potency cannabis products. The federal news covers President Biden's stance on cannabis, clemency for nonviolent cannabis offenders, and Vice President Kamala Harris' cannabis reform event. The state news includes updates on cannabis legalization in Virginia, Hawaii, and Washington. The international news covers Germany's cannabis legalization delay, Thailand's reversal on cannabis legalization, and Costa Rica's progress in legalizing medical cannabis and hemp. Lastly, the cannabis science and medical news includes studies on the effects of CBD on menstrual symptoms, the use of cannabis for female orgasmic disorder, and the safety of CBD for dogs.

Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/jon-purow/

Takeaways

· Regulation of psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids is a topic of interest, with many states considering making certain hemp-derived cannabinoids illegal.

· The potential rescheduling of cannabis to schedule three is being discussed, with conflicting rumors about the timeline.

· There is growing momentum for psychedelic legalization, with widespread acceptance of the medical benefits of psychedelics.

· Various states are making progress in cannabis legalization, with Virginia legalizing cannabis sales and Hawaii considering automatic expungement of cannabis convictions.

· International cannabis news includes Germany's delay in legalization, Thailand's reversal on cannabis legalization, and Costa Rica's progress in legalizing medical cannabis and hemp.

· CBD is linked to reductions in menstrual symptoms, and there is a push to make female orgasmic disorder a qualifying condition for medical cannabis.

· Studies show that CBD is safe for long-term use in dogs.