New York governor presses again for legalizing recreational cannabis
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he will push for the state to legalize a commercial recreational cannabis program that provides […]
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Arizona’s medical cannabis program slows as state gears up for recreational sales
As Arizona prepares to launch recreational marijuana sales in March, the state’s medical cannabis program is showing signs of a slowdown, with […]
South Dakota attorneys warned against working with marijuana companies
The State Bar of South Dakota ethics committee warned attorneys in the state against taking cannabis businesses as clients, which could discourage […]
7 regulatory-related factors for marijuana companies to consider in a debt transaction
2020 saw several high-profile debt transactions in the cannabis industry, with major companies raising hundreds of millions of dollars through such financings. […]
Major federal marijuana reform could hinge on outcome of two Georgia Senate races
All eyes are on Georgia and two runoff races Tuesday that will determine whether the U.S. Senate flips to Democrats, an outcome […]
Top 10 cannabis business stories of 2020
Here’s a look back at the year that was through the lens of MJBizDaily‘s most-read marijuana business stories of 2020. Top 10 […]
As more marijuana firms go public, feds urge SPACs to beef up disclosures
U.S. securities regulators are urging special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, to strengthen disclosures related to potential conflicts of interest, compensation incentives […]
Rhode Island gets 45 applications for medical cannabis dispensary licenses
Rhode Island’s medical marijuana program received 45 applications for a lottery to operate six new dispensaries in the state, according to the […]
Cannabis firm Canopy Growth sues GW Pharma, claiming patent infringement
Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. is suing Britain’s GW Pharmaceuticals in U.S. federal court, alleging that GW is knowingly infringing upon […]
Cannabis firms Canopy Growth, Canopy Rivers split; Rivers looks to US
Canopy Growth Corp.’s partly owned strategic investment subsidiary, Canopy Rivers, is selling some of its assets to the former and cutting ties […]