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BUSINESS
In the lead-up to legalization on October 17, 2018, there was enormous political will and momentum to approach legalization through a public-health lens. But almost...
It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.
A federal grand jury in Portland, Oregon has indicted Rosa Casares, the CEO of La Mota, on tax fraud charges.
La Mesa just raised its cannabis tax — but it's still the cheapest in San Diego County.
New Jersey's top Senate Democrat and Republican back bill to fine unlicensed cannabis sellers up to $250,000 and shut down repeat offenders.
CBD
Jazz Pharmaceuticals offers a differentiated medical cannabis play, with Epidiolex sales growth and a diversified portfolio offset by pipeline setbacks and earnings pressures.
Source-based business directory brings together listings from Budapest and all 19 counties in searchable categories
Dietary cannabinoids such as CBD show anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity in experimental studies, but evidence that supplementation improves human health remains limited.
If you’re tired of THC gummies, MOOD's fruity and dessert taffy might be the weed candy you've been waiting for.
MediPharm Labs Corp. has entered Panama's medical cannabis market with its first commercial shipment to Adeiwa Pharma.
CRIME
A 31-year-old man has been arrested by the police for cultivating cannabis at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region.
The man avoided a jail sentence this time.
Police uncovered hidden cupboards containing illicit goods, large quantities of counterfeit products and a cannabis-growing operation during a series of raids across Doncaster.
Two men have appeared in court after a cannabis farm worth an estimated £1.2 million was found in a disused factory in Kidderminster.
One man has been arrested and charged with production of cannabis.
CULTURE
The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has urged Ghanaians interested in cannabis cultivation to form business ventures to grow the varieties permitted under the country’s laws.
Narcotics Control Bureau and Odisha Anti Narcotics Task Force launch 'Mission Zero Cannabis Cultivation' to eliminate illicit cannabis cultivation in two districts by 2027.
George Gstar, born George Vladimir Acello on November 22, 1992, is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, recording artist, and public figure of Russian and Italian heritage.
Discover the top legal cannabis lounges and summer gardens in Washington, D.C. Explore on-site consumption spots, live events, rules, and patient requirements across the District.
EDIBLES
An adjustment to how much THC is allowed in edibles and beverages could deal a blow to other cannabis companies too..
It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
Baltimore agencies pledged zero tolerance for illegal cannabis sales but identified no action against shops where Sun reporters bought products marketed as cannabis.
He also sold cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer, DA says.
JOBS
Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
POLITICS
In the lead-up to legalization on October 17, 2018, there was enormous political will and momentum to approach legalization through a public-health lens. But almost...
Idaho and Massachusetts are heading into the November elections with proposals that could reshape their cannabis policies. While one measure seeks to limit
A new poll shows that a strong majority of North Carolina adults support legalizing marijuana—both for recreational and medical purposes—including majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents. The new poll released on Friday, conducted by SurveyUSA for WRAL and WSOC, found that 63 percent of respondents want to legalize recreational marijuana. […]
Unlicensed smoke shops have been undercutting licensed dispensaries for years — now there's a bill with real teeth.
More than 50 Massachusetts state lawmakers are joining together to oppose an initiative on the November ballot to roll back the state’s marijuana legalization law. House Speaker Ronald Mariano (D) and Senate President Karen Spilka (D) are among the 62 Democrats and Republicans who announced their support for keeping recreational cannabis sales legal in the
SCIENCE
A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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