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Maryland veterinarians allowed to discuss cannabis product for pets
Maryland’s new law allows veterinarians to guide clients before they turn to dispensaries and online advice.
The other deadline hemp operators need to remember ahead of the federal ban
Hemp firms planning mass layoffs before the Dec. 11 ban face back pay and class action risk if they miss the 60-day WARN notice.
Mainstream insurance companies push for cannabis industry access
Like SAFE Banking, the CLAIM Act targets the federal-state conflict that keeps insurers out of cannabis, even after rescheduling.
Canopy enters UK medical cannabis market with distribution deal
Canopy Growth will supply four Canadian-grown flower strains to the UK through GROW Group, extending its European medical cannabis business.
Virginia cannabis regulators plan license lottery, set cultivation limits
From 350 retail licenses to a lottery system and fees, here’s what operators need to know about Virginia’s draft adult-use cannabis rules.
MJBizCon: Cannabis careers made, deals closed, partners found
When Azuca CEO Kim Rael sat down next to Wana Brands then-CEO Nancy Whiteman at an MJBizCon networking luncheon in 2018, she knew the name but not the face. Back then, Colorado-based Wana was evaluating fast-acting solutions as it prepared to launch its Wana Quick...
Alabama drops opposition to federal marijuana rescheduling
State Health Officer Scott Harris said the public health department’s legal team resolved “concerns” over federal marijuana rescheduling.
New York cannabis retailers owe $3.9 million as sales stall
New York’s cash-on-delivery list includes 87 retailers owing an average of $45,000, with 2026 sales far below the state’s earlier projection.
Florida grants 22 cannabis licenses despite judge’s call to rescore
Florida’s new licensees must post $5 million bonds within 10 days. Unsuccessful applicants have 30 days to challenge the state’s Final Order.
Minnesota cannabis sales hit $250 million in first year of adult-use
Social equity applicants hold 43% of Minnesota’s 369 licensed cannabis businesses, with small operators dominating cultivation.
Hemp operators are already unwinding ahead of federal ban
While the extension of the federal hemp ban offers breathing room, it doesn’t erase the pressures on the estimated $38.7 billion industry.
