New York quarantines $10 million worth of select cannabis products

New York regulators have suspended the sale of several popular cannabis brands in the state pending an investigation into possible illegal “inversion.”

Predatory investors undermine intent of cannabis social equity in New York

Social equity is a societal issue. If you are entering or already participating in the cannabis market, look deeply into your reasons for something other than financial gain.

Venture capitalist-backed marijuana store in New York sues to stop unionization

A New York City marijuana store backed by a prominent venture capitalist is fighting a unionization effort by trying to overturn a labor-friendly licensing requirement in court.

Lack of track-and-trace system at heart of marijuana ‘inversion’ in New York

An unknown but significant amount of the $1 billion worth of adult-use marijuana sold at licensed stores in New York last year originated from other markets in violation of state and federal laws, operators and regulators agree.

New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says

California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state into licensed stores.

New York’s cannabis chief believes $1.5 billion in sales is possible in 2025

Felicia Reid, the acting executive director of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, offers her views on the state’s marijuana industry.

New York City cannabis chief Dasheeda Dawson abruptly resigns

Dasheeda Dawson, a key administrator in the rollout of New York City’s adult-use cannabis retail program, abruptly resigned last week.

New York City scores court victory against shuttered illicit marijuana operators

New York City’s crackdown on illicit marijuana operators is constitutional, a federal judge has ruled.

New York launches $5M grant program for cannabis social equity retailers

New York has established a $5 million grant program to support startup costs for adult-use cannabis social equity retail licensees in the state.

New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review

New York regulators have approved another 74 licenses for adult-use cannabis businesses, and they say only “about 150 applications” from November 2023 remain to be processed.

Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market

Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud – including vape oil cartridges with “certified” total cannabinoids of more than 100% – are now roiling the adult-use market in New York.

Litigants who challenged cannabis social equity in New York file another claim

The out-of-state litigants whose lawsuit challenging New York state’s cannabis social equity laws contributed to the infamously botched rollout of adult-use sales in the market have filed another claim against the state.