David Gillespie

This Week In Weed: A Cannabis Victory In Ohio, Decriminalization In Virginia, Restorative Justice In Illinois, And Another Biden Cannabis Blunder

David GillespieMay 25, 2020

This week, we cover Ohio's new chance at legalization, cannabis decriminalization in Virginia, Illinois' efforts to repair damage done by the War on Drugs, and...

Trending News10 min read

This Week In Weed: A Push For Legalization In The Northeast, A New Recreational Cannabis Poll, Cannabis Advocacy Within A Biden-Sanders Task Force, And Cannabis Banking Reform In The New CARES Act

David GillespieMay 18, 2020

This week, we cover a call for legalization laws in the Northeast United States, a poll showing approval for existing recreational cannabis programs, encouragi...

Trending News10 min read

This Week In Weed: May 3-10 An Outlandish Amendment, Montana’s Legalization Efforts, Cannabis Controversy In Massachusetts, And Biden’s “Plan For Black America”

David GillespieMay 11, 2020

This week, we cover a lampoon amendment in Missouri , Montana's continued effort to gather signatures for cannabis legislation, the struggle of recreational di...

Trending News9 min read

This Week In Weed: April 26-May 3 A CBD Lawsuit, New Method For Pollen Storage, A Revealed Federal Document, And A Call To Provide Coronavirus Aid To The Cannabis Industry

David GillespieMay 4, 2020

This week, we cover a suit against a prominent CBD company. We also look into a newly developed method for pollen storage, the end to a lawsuit against the DEA...

This Week In Weed: April 19-26 A DEA Lawsuit, Federal Aid For The Hemp Industry, Racial Discrimination In Cannabis Arrests, And Progress In Mexican Cannabis Legislation

David GillespieApril 27, 2020

This week, we cover a lawsuit against the DEA, access to federal aid for hemp farmers, racial disparity in cannabis arrests, and an extended deadline for Mexic...

This Week In Weed: April 12-19 Federal Support For Cannabis Research, A Lawsuit At Amazon, Joe Biden’s Collab With Bernie Sanders, And Cannabis Banking Access

David GillespieApril 20, 2020

This week, we cover federal support for cannabis research, an Amazon lawsuit, Joe Biden’s collaboration with Bernie Sanders, and plans to include a cannabis ba...

Trending News10 min read

Endo Vibes and Relm Wellness Streamlined Sales With Aid From Good Karma Coalition

David GillespieApril 17, 2020

For small, independent cannabis brands, dedication to creating a stellar product can pull resources away from the business side of things. The Good Karma Coali...

Washington State Cannabis6 min read

This Week In Weed: April 5-12 Changes In Federal CBD Restrictions, A New EVALI Study, Trouble At High Times, And Discrimination From The SBA

David GillespieApril 13, 2020

This week, we cover shifting federal policies surrounding CBD, a new study on EVALI, the suspension of two High Times publications, and further discrimination ...

Trending News10 min read

This Week In Weed: March 29-April 5 – A DEA Lawsuit, Erroneous CBD Claims From An NFL Star, And Coronavirus’ Impact On The Cannabis Industry

David GillespieApril 6, 2020

This week, we cover a plea from US senators to include cannabis companies in federal Coronavirus relief measures, the impact of Coronavirus on legalization eff...

Trending News10 min read

Good Karma Coalition (GKC) Gives Brands Such As Pure Funk To Focus On Artisanal Growing

Good Karma Coalition (GKC) Helps Brands Like Pure Funk To Focus On Artisanal Growing

David GillespieApril 1, 2020

In today’s age, there is a somewhat stereotyped vision of what a cannabis grow operation looks like. When we think of these operations, we picture vast outdoor...

Washington State Cannabis4 min read

This Week In Weed: March 22-29 Benefits Of Legalization, ‘Essential’ Cannabis Businesses, Coronavirus Relief Issues, State Developments, And A COVID-19 Update

David GillespieMarch 30, 2020

This week, we cover the effects of legalization on arrests and drug treatment admissions, a plea for from the cannabis industry amid the Coronavirus pandemic, ...

Trending News9 min read

The Coronavirus Relief Bill And You: An Overview Of Your Potential Benefits

David GillespieMarch 30, 2020

* This article discusses details pertinent to the coronavirus relief bill signed by President Trump on Friday, March 27. This article is current up to March 29...

This Week In Weed: March 15-22, Cannabis And Housing Prices, Lost Cannabis Packages Within The USPS, And Withheld Federal Relief For Cannabis Industry

David GillespieMarch 23, 2020

This week, we cover a new study on the legal cannabis industry’s impact on the housing prices, the status of cannabis companies related to the SBA’s disaster a...

Trending News9 min read

Coronavirus: What’s Happening And What You Need To Know

David GillespieMarch 21, 2020

*For the purposes of simplicity and readability, every mention of “Coronavirus” within this article—unless otherwise specified—is referring to COVID-19. On ...

This Week In Weed: March 8-15 Veteran Cannabis Access, Continued Statements From The FDA, And Demands For Financial Reform

David GillespieMarch 16, 2020

This week, we cover updates on the FDA’s cannabidiol policies, a 50-state call to action regarding the US cannabis industry’s banking woes, a DEA acknowledgmen...

Trending News9 min read

This Week In Weed: March 1-7 – FDA, DOJ, and MLB Make Announcements On Cannabis Regulations

David GillespieMarch 9, 2020

This week, we cover updates on CBD regulations by the FDA, a perplexing gun advisory by the DOJ, legalization progress in Mexico, and a cannabis involvement st...

Trending News9 min read

This Week In Weed: February 23-January 1 – Federal Cannabis Concessions And A Congressional Weed Party

David GillespieMarch 2, 2020

This week, we cover cannabis announcements from two federal agencies, a shift in Mexico’s path to legalization, and the “first-ever congressional weed party.” ...

Trending News9 min read

Colgate Set To Acquire Brand With A New Line Of CBD Toothpaste

David GillespieFebruary 25, 2020

Back in January, Colgate announced its impending acquisition of Hello Products, LLC. Colgate cited Hello’s “naturally friendly” branding and “strong appeal amo...

CBD & Hemp2 min read

This Week In Weed: February 16th-23rd Cannabis Banking, The NFL, And A Cannabis-Induced Erection

David GillespieFebruary 24, 2020

The constant flow of cannabis news can be daunting and keeping current can be a hassle. For this reason, Respect My Region keeps an eye out on your behalf, pro...

Industry NewsTrending News8 min read

THIS WEEK IN WEED: FEBRUARY 9TH-16TH LASERS, NETFLIX, AND THE USDA

This Week In Weed: February 9th-16th Lasers, Legalization, Netflix, and The USDA

David GillespieFebruary 17, 2020

The constant flow of cannabis news can be daunting and keeping current can be a hassle. For this reason, Respect My Region keeps an eye out on your behalf, pro...

Learn About Cannabis9 min read

Oregon Breaks Precedent With New THC Increase For Hemp Products

David GillespieFebruary 12, 2020

Oregon is making clear its desire to be (or, perhaps, stay?) ahead of the curve when it comes to thoughtful hemp policy. This week, the Oregon Liquor Control C...

CBD & Hemp3 min read

This Week In Weed: February 2nd-9th Presidential Candidates Speak Out And Legalization Efforts Continue

David GillespieFebruary 10, 2020

The constant flow of cannabis news can be daunting and keeping current can be a hassle. For this reason, Respect My Region keeps an eye out on your behalf, pro...

Industry NewsLearn About Cannabis13 min read

Cura Cannabis Faces Lawsuit Stemming From Mislabeled Cartridges

David GillespieFebruary 5, 2020

As recently as this May of 2018, Cura Cannabis was at the peak of Oregon's robust cannabis industry. They were set up to sign a $1 billion deal with Curaleaf, ...

Oregon Cannabis2 min read