Cannabis Business

Alabama’s journey towards establishing a functional medical cannabis program has hit yet another roadblock. The state’s medical cannabis licensing process has been put on hold once again as a judge granted a temporary restraining order following claims by several cannabis companies that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) violated the state’s open meetings law. This […]

The landscape of cannabis legalization in Missouri is undergoing intense scrutiny as the state’s Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick, spearheads a comprehensive investigation into both the medical and adult-use cannabis programs. The primary goal of this audit is to ensure the utmost accountability and transparency within these burgeoning industries. Initiated by Auditor Fitzpatrick’s office, this review spans

In a significant legal showdown, MMJ International Holdings Corp is gearing up to take on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) over its prolonged inaction on MMJ’s application to grow pharmaceutical cannabis for research purposes. The legal dispute has been brewing for nearly five years, with MMJ accusing the DEA of violating federal laws and impeding

In the wake of severe flooding that struck Vermont last month, the state’s cannabis industry is coming together to support fellow business owners who suffered devastating losses. However, due to federal cannabis criminalization, these cannabis companies are ineligible for federal disaster aid, making it crucial for the community to step in and lend a helping

According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), the cannabis industry in Maryland is experiencing a remarkable increase in its first-month adult-use sales, which reached a staggering total of nearly $85 million in July. These groundbreaking numbers have the potential to make Maryland one of the top-performing cannabis markets in the nation. Out of the total

The Senate has been actively working on passing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, a crucial piece of legislation that aims to address the banking issues faced by the cannabis industry. Despite some setbacks and disagreements, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Jeff Merkley remain optimistic about the bill’s prospects. In this

The Maryland Hemp Coalition, along with hemp farmers and business owners, has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a new licensing process they claim is discriminatory and monopolized. The lawsuit challenges provisions in the state’s adult-use cannabis law and details surrounding the licensing process, leading to the closure of hemp businesses. The lawsuit targets

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) recently approved a conditional license for the first independent cannabis consumption lounge, signaling the imminent opening of social-use cannabis lounges in the fall. La Lounge, LLC, owned by a diverse group, plans to build the lounge in Clark County, along with a restaurant, although the exact location remains undisclosed.

In a bid to safeguard children from harmful hemp products, Florida authorities recently completed “Operation Kandy Krush,” a comprehensive effort to eradicate edible hemp items that resembled popular candies.  Operation Kandy Krush: Operation Kandy Krush was an extensive hemp inspection sweep conducted by Florida officials. Its mission was to identify and eliminate hemp products specifically

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed a bill aimed at increasing access to banking services for cannabis companies and implementing fingerprinting and background checks for industry employees and contractors. The law allows for sharing information between the Department of Health and Senior Services and banks, while mandating comprehensive background checks for all individuals working in