David Gillespie

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

This Week in Weed: January 26-February 2nd The Battle For Legalization Continues

This Week in Weed: January 26-February 2nd, The Battle For Cannabis Decriminalization and Legalization Continues

David GillespieFebruary 3, 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 News10 min read

This Week In Weed: January 19th-26th Legalization Gains Momentum In United States

David GillespieJanuary 27, 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 News7 min read

Water-Soluble CBD Is Going To Change The Game For The Food And Beverage Industry

David GillespieJanuary 25, 2020

Of all the effects that the ongoing surge in the cannabis market is having, the popularity of CBD is among the most prominent. This cannabinoid has been gettin...

CBD & Hemp4 min read

The Art Of Passing A Drug Test

David GillespieJanuary 24, 2020

As laws across the country change, cannabis is experiencing a rejuvenation in terms of prominence and popularity. This has had a variety of positive effects on...

Learn About Cannabis5 min read

24 Arrested For Manufcaturing Illegal Replica THC Candy

24 Arrested For Manufacturing Illegal Replica THC Candy

David GillespieJanuary 22, 2020

Back in June, Kentucky authorities seized a load of weed-infused goodies headed from California to Florida. The candy's packaging was near identical to real th...

Industry News2 min read

This Week In Weed: January 12-19th Legalization Developments Continue

This Week In Weed: January 12th-19th Legalization Developments Continue

David GillespieJanuary 20, 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 News11 min read

This Week In Weed: January 5th-12th Legalization Looms Stateside And Abroad

David GillespieJanuary 13, 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...

Hip-Hop7 min read

This Week In Weed: December 30-January 5 State-Level Developments

This Week In Weed: December 30th-January 5th State-Level Developments

David GillespieJanuary 6, 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...

Hip-Hop7 min read

This Week In Weed: December 23-30th New Laws And Twitter Bots

David GillespieDecember 30, 2019

The constant flow of cannabis news can be daunting and it can be hard to catch the cliff notes. For this reason, Respect My Region keeps an eye out on your beh...

Industry News7 min read