OK federal judge tosses marijuana residency suit, but issue unresolved
A federal judge in Oklahoma rejected a lawsuit challenging the state’s residency requirement for medical marijuana business owners, but the decision doesn’t […]
Category: Medical Cannabis Industry & Recreational Marijuana Business News
How ‘essential’ transformed the US marijuana industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic
During the tumultuous weeks and months of the past year, a nine-letter word emerged as a game changer for the nation’s legal […]
Michigan to spend $20 million from cannabis tax revenue on MMJ research
Michigan is allocating $20 million of its recreational marijuana tax revenue this year toward cannabis-related medical research. The move to fund research […]
One-third of Canadian cannabis users consumed more during pandemic
Slightly more than one-third of Canadians who use cannabis increased their consumption during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new Statistics Canada […]
Government-run cannabis stores in Quebec, New Brunswick post profits
The government-run cannabis store operators for Quebec and New Brunswick reported quarterly profits for the periods ended Jan. 2, 2021, and Dec. […]
Massachusetts extends medical cannabis telehealth sign-ups
Massachusetts health-care providers may continue registering new medical cannabis patients via telehealth appointments instead of in-person visits, state regulators announced, citing the […]
Mainstream businesses are bracing for minimum-wage hike, but many cannabis firms already pay more
Half the states across the country have increased – or will raise – the minimum wage paid to hourly workers this year, […]
Hexo strikes deal to acquire Zenabis for CA$235 million, eyes European, Canadian cannabis markets
Ottawa, Ontario-headquartered cannabis producer Hexo Corp. on Tuesday entered a definitive agreement to buy struggling competitor Zenabis Global for 235 million Canadian […]
Here’s how to choose the best location for your marijuana retail store
From mom-and-pop shops to corporate chains, everyone in the retail business knows that a carefully chosen location is key to success. Here’s […]
Aurora reports lower sales of adult-use cannabis
Aurora Cannabis sold less adult-use marijuana in its second quarter of 2021 compared to the previous quarter, but that was partially offset […]