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Violations, dating back to 2021, included facility maintenance issues such as unsecured doors and gaps in ducts. Massachusetts cannabis regulators have fined two prominent companies, Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings, for violations related to consumer safety practices. The fines

A groundbreaking court case filed in Massachusetts against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has captured the attention of the cannabis industry, promising to potentially reshape its future. The lawsuit challenges the federal government's classification of state-legal cannabis operations as

The DOJ defends federal cannabis prohibition, citing Supreme Court precedent, despite state-level legalization. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged a federal appeals court to maintain the nationwide ban on cannabis, defending Congress's broad authority to regulate the substance despite its

Bedrocan International, the world’s most experienced producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is returning to the Canadian medicinal cannabis market. The company purchased a facility in Scarborough, the former home of Bedrocan in Canada, and was recently granted a cultivation license by

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The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Taps Two Prominent Executives In Hemp Beverage Space Into Its Ranks The U.S. Hemp Roundtable made headlines in early September as its board of directors welcomed two distinguished leaders from the hemp beverage sector to its officer ranks. Art Massolo, vice president of

New Jersey lawmakers unanimously approve a bill to protect expunged cannabis records from background checks. The New Jersey General Assembly unanimously passed Bill A3881 in late September, aiming to prohibit the dissemination of certain criminal history information for individuals with expunged

Tilray CEO Irwin Simon predicts that the 2024 U.S. presidential election could lead to regulatory reforms benefiting the cannabis industry. As the 2024 presidential elections draw nearer, Irwin Simon, CEO of Tilray Brands Inc TLRY, foresees a turning point for the cannabis industry, regardless of

MedMen was once celebrated as the 'Apple Store of Weed and reached a $2 billion valuation. By April 2024, MedMen had filed for bankruptcy. As California's cannabis market expanded after legalization, several leading companies seemed poised for dominance. However, due to mismanagement, regulatory

Craft grower Dave Holmes guides us through his facility, where several rooms have been retrofitted with Fluence LEDs. "Even if you grow the best weed in the world, there's still competition, and prices are being pressured downward. So, we knew that the only way to make an impact on our revenue and

The deal includes Wana Wellness, LLC, The CIMA Group, LLC and Mountain High Products, LLC. Canopy Growth Corporation announced on Wednesday that Canopy USA, LLC has completed its acquisition of Wana. The deal includes Wana Wellness, LLC, The CIMA Group, LLC, and Mountain High Products, LLC. The top

Flora Growth is eyeing Germany's new hemp legislation as a major opportunity, with plans to enter the market soon. Publicly traded Flora Growth Corp. is closely monitoring Germany's newly approved legislation on industrial hemp, viewing it as a potential game-changer for the European market. Germany

With over $100 million spent on two amendments, it’s clear cannabis and abortion are capturing the attention and dollars of Florida voters. Cannabis Legalization Draws More Ad Dollars Than Presidential Race As the 2024 election season heats up, Florida’s presidential ad spending has taken a sharp

The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to impose additional sales tax on

Jonathan Miller: "We were shocked by the new emergency regulations." The hemp industry in California is under rising pressure after Governor Gavin Newsom issued emergency regulations that effectively hinder further development of the industry, according to Jonathan Miller, general counsel of the U.S

Today, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Andrew Kimball, and Cannabis NYC Founding Director Dasheeda Dawson announced that applications are open for the first phase of the Cannabis

Canapa by Paxiom is excited to announce the addition of Comac Beverage processing and filling solutions to its robust portfolio of cannabis packaging machinery. This strategic expansion allows Canapa to offer a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of the beverage industry

Newsom: 'We will not sit on our hands as drug peddlers target our children with dangerous and unregulated hemp products containing THC.' Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include reactions from California hemp industry stakeholders. California Governor Gavin Newsom made a sudden move on

Ross Gerber says cannabis is one of the biggest opportunities for investors that exists today outside of AI. Ross Gerber, co-founder, president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, sees “massive” investing opportunity in the cannabis space. Supporting Cannabis: Tuesday at the

Texas A&M's hemp breeding program has developed a drought-resistant hemp strains suited for extreme conditions. Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and