Cannabis Insurance: How to Build the Right Coverage Strategy
Cannabis insurance is a core part of how a licensed business operates, protects itself, and moves forward with confidence. License holders need to approach cannabis insurance as a strategic layer of the business, not a last-minute requirement. Cannabis insurance coverage aligns with operations, compliance, and growth. It reflects how the business actually functions day to […]
Oregon Cannabis Senate Bill 1548
In the 2026 legislative session, Oregon lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 1548 (SB 1548) to modify how Oregon cannabis edibles are packaged and sold in the state’s regulated market. The proposal represents a significant policy shift for processors and retailers and has generated discussion among legislators, regulators, and industry participants. This overview explains how SB 1548 […]
Oregon Cannabis in 2026 and the Impact of Senate Bill 1548
Oregon’s cannabis market is one of the most established in the United States. Since voters approved adult-use legalization through Ballot Measure 91 in 2014, the state has built a fully regulated system for cultivation, processing, wholesale, and retail cannabis sales. Today, Oregon cannabis represents a mature market defined by regulatory structure, high production capacity, and […]
Cannabis in 2026
Cannabis businesses step into a more structured era in 2026. Regulators emphasize clean data, trained teams, and systems that support steady, compliant growth.
The 2026 Hemp Horizon
A grounded look at what federal tightening may mean for intoxicating hemp and compliance nationwide. Every regulated industry reaches a turning point when definitions tighten, loopholes close, and the terrain becomes more structured. Hemp enters that moment now. What has been called the “hemp ban” is not a finalized federal law, but a collection of […]
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary: A Strategic Guide
This is your guide to opening a cannabis dispensary. Walk
through 8 essential steps to launch a compliant, community-driven cannabis business tailored to your state’s laws. From licensing to location, planning to product, start smart and scale sustainably.
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.