Articles by tag: banking reform

Why Did Lawmakers Couple Cannabis Banking Reform with Defense Spending?

If you’ve heard about the SAFE Banking Act on the news quite a bit lately, you may be wondering why. Lawmakers are considering giving banks legal cover to serve cannabis companies in states where the substance is legal. But why it was included in a military defense and spending act AND how will this banking […]

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Even Medical Marijuana Research is Set to Benefit from Banking Reform

Lawmakers are once again trying to give the green light to cannabis banking legislation in states where it’s legal. With classic banking services potentially becoming available for marijuana dispensaries, how will this impact the sale of medical-grade cannabis products? Michael Sassano, the Chairman and CEO at Somai Pharmaceuticals weighs in. With these potential developments, it begs […]

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Cannabis Companies Prepare for Potential Marijuana Banking Reform

The legal marijuana movement saw a glimmer of hope for a more scaled and structured industry in September; the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would protect banks against federal retribution if they service state-legal marijuana businesses. This amounts to the fifth time in recent memory that […]

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Will Cannabis Banking Reform Mean Better Marijuana Marketing Campaigns?

Marijuana companies wait with fingers crossed for recent legislative action to go through the Senate, President Biden’s desk, and finally be codified into law, in hopes of easing the financial and operational burden for dispensaries, product developers, and more. The U.S. House of Representatives, as part of its National Defense Authorization Act, has approved an […]

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Continued Threats Require a Major Shift in Healthcare Cybersecurity Risk Perception
March 28, 2024

Recent cyberattacks on healthcare institutions have thrust cybersecurity from a back-office concern to the forefront of the healthcare industry’s agenda. A significant breach at Change Healthcare disrupted essential services, underlining the vulnerability of healthcare networks to such threats and the dire consequences for patient care. Government and industry responses have stressed the importance of […]

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Keith Elias: Pro Sports Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be a Fumble. NFL’s Support Systems Ease Transition to Next Chapter
March 28, 2024

The spotlight is shifting, we’re not just cheering on professional athletes during their prime, but also wondering what happens when the final whistle blows as they move from the peaks of their careers into the next chapter of their lives. The conversation turns to the challenges they face outside the sporting arena and the […]

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Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024
Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024
March 28, 2024

As the logistics and material handling sectors pivot towards recovery and innovation, MODEX 2024 emerges as the crucible of transformation. With an attendance spike reminiscent of pre-pandemic vigor—up by 30%—the event has become the epicenter of technological showcases, signaling a new chapter for industry efficiencies. The stakes? A competitive edge in an industry where, […]

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Icom Hits Orlando for the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE 2024)
March 28, 2024

Icom America’s Jon Paul Beauchamp was in Orlando, Florida for IWCE 24, the International Wireless Communications Expo. Beauchamp sent greetings from Icom’s Booth, #805. Catch all of the highlights at Icom America.

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