Why Cannabis Businesses Should Prepare Now for Federal Rescheduling
Federal cannabis policy is shifting. The move to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III signals a real change in how cannabis businesses operate, plan, and grow.
What Cannabis Google Ads in Canada Could Mean for Regulated Markets Everywhere
Something shifted north of the border. On August 25, 2025, Google quietly opened a new door for Canada’s federally licensed cannabis operators: the opportunity to run paid search ads on Google. For the first time, ads for dispensaries and cannabis brands can appear in Google Search results, under strict conditions, and only for a limited […]
Cannabis Cybersecurity: Staying Safe in a Digital Growth Economy
Cannabis cybersecurity for digital systems and cash-heavy operations. Cannabis businesses face rising threats from data breaches to vendor vulnerabilities. Learn how to build a resilient, compliant cybersecurity strategy that protects your business at every level.
The Hidden Cannabis Insurance Maze
Cannabis insurance strategy, compliance alignment, and risk protection built for licensed operators. Cousin’s helps cannabis businesses meet state requirements, avoid coverage gaps, and structure insurance that supports long-term growth.
Cannabis Legalization and the Clash Between State and Federal Law, Part 3
Cannabis may be legal in your state, but not to the IRS. In Part 3 of our Federalism series, we unpack how federal law affects cannabis taxation, advertising, and profits.
Federal Preemption and the Regulation of Alcohol in the United States, Part 2
Who’s really in charge, state lawmakers or federal regulators? In alcohol and cannabis, the lines blur.
Federalism, Regulation & Cannabis, Part 1
What is federalism and why does it matter in cannabis and alcohol? This post explains how shared state and federal power shapes regulation, enforcement, and reform in tightly regulated industries.
A Strategic Partner for Cannabis and Regulated Industries
Running a cannabis business takes grit and structure. Here’s how Cousin’s steps in with strategy, compliance, and operational systems built to grow with you.