Northern California marijuana manufacturer and cultivator CannaCraft will merge with Southern California retail chain March and Ash in a deal that will likely prove mutually beneficial.
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Russian invasion of Ukraine further upends cannabis supply chain
Global supply-chain woes – first triggered by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 – have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the U.S. cannabis industry is expected to feel the added fallout for months.
Detroit Council OKs adult-use marijuana ordinance; initial licensing to begin 4/20
The Detroit City Council finally signed off on a long-awaited local ordinance to kick-start the municipality’s adult-use marijuana industry.
Florida CBD franchiser SunFlora used deceptive trade practices, lawsuit claims
CBD product manufacturer and franchiser SunFlora has been accused of deceptive trade practices by several business partners in Pennsylvania, according to a new lawsuit filed against the company in federal court.
Georgia lawmakers fail to pass bill implementing medical cannabis industry
Georgia legislators failed to agree on a bill to legalize production and sale of medical cannabis products, even though low-THC, marijuana-based oil has been permitted for registered patients since 2015.
Recreational cannabis will be on Maryland ballot in November
Maryland voters will have an opportunity to legalize a recreational cannabis market in November after a vote by state lawmakers put the question on the statewide ballot.
Prospects for federal marijuana reform: Q&A with GOP Rep. Nancy Mace
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace discusses the prospects of Congress passing her marijuana reform bill, the States Reform Act.
Los Angeles ballot push aims to lower marijuana taxes, bolster social equity
A new campaign in Los Angeles filed a potential ballot measure with the hope of lowering marijuana business taxes and also redirect cannabis tax revenue to social equity MJ companies.
Convicted marijuana executive reaches settlement with former partner
California marijuana mogul Helios Dayspring – who pleaded guilty last year to charges of bribery and tax evasion – reached a settlement with a former business partner in a civil legal dispute involving multiple cannabis companies.
Pennsylvania’s massive marijuana vape recall spurs two lawsuits
Two lawsuits have been filed over Pennsylvania’s immense medical marijuana vape cartridge recall ordered in February by the state health department.
New lawsuit filed over Arizona’s adult-use marijuana social equity licensing
Arizona regulators are facing a third lawsuit over marijuana social equity licensing in the state.
Deadline is imminent for California provisional cannabis licensing
The final day of this month – Thursday, March 31 – marks the final opportunity for most California cannabis companies to apply for provisional licenses in the state – if they haven’t already.













