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Author: Thomas Howard

a seasoned cannabis business attorney, entrepreneur, and advocate with over a decade of hands-on experience navigating complex cannabis regulations across the United States. As the founder of Cannabis Industry Lawyer and co-host of Cannabis Legalization News, Tom has helped clients win cannabis licenses in multiple states, advised startups from seed to sale, and litigated key industry cases involving constitutional challenges and regulatory disputes. He’s personally built and launched cannabis businesses, giving him a rare combination of legal expertise and real-world operational insight. Tom has studied thousands of pages of cannabis laws and rules, testified on legalization issues, and regularly appears in media to break down developments in plain English. His mission: to fight outdated prohibition, empower entrepreneurs, and provide trustworthy, actionable information to anyone building a future in the legal cannabis industry.

Cannabis Consulting Master Class – Cannabis Entrepreneur Chris Cody

Cannabis Consulting Master Class - Cannabis Entrepreneur Chris Cody

Cannabis Consultant since 2011, an activist and entrepreneur, Chris Cody, joins to discuss Washington cannabis news, cannabis consulting, and share DEA horror stories. We learn real cannabis consulting master class lessons as you learn about how much of the business is local, how fast it changes, the prejudice the marijuana industry faces. All and all, […]

Tied Applicants – New Dispensary Laws for Illinois

Illinois Cannabis Licenses ARE COMING, COVID-19, and More News

On May 21, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act got amended by the Senate to add article 18. we go over it. Here’s how Illinois will handle tie breakers in their dispensary award process – the House did not pass it – so more uncertainty looms.

10-Day Notices of Deficiency for Cannabis Applications

10-Day Notices of Deficiency for Cannabis Applications

What happens when you get a 10-Day Notice for Cannabis Applications? You make sure you answer their question very well – but sometimes those questions are very peculiar. Here’s how I can help you answer the 10-day notice.

Dry Trim Vs Wet Trim Challenge – Part 2 – How to Trim Homegrown Cannabis

Dry Trim Vs Wet Trim Challenge - Part 2 - How to Trim Homegrown Cannabis

Have you ever wondered if you should wet trim or dry trim your cannabis after harvest? In part 2, we explore the different tradeoffs between wet trim and dry trim. We also consider a hybrid trim that happens after hanging your harvested cannabis plant 48 hours in darkness. WINNER: Dry trim may be more time […]

10-Day Notices of Deficiency for Cannabis Applications

10-Day Notices of Deficiency for Cannabis Applications

What happens when you get a 10-Day Notice for Cannabis Applications? You make sure you answer their question very well – but sometimes those questions are very peculiar. Here’s how I can help you answer the 10-day notice.

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