By Chris Walsh Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield developed one of the most iconic consumer brands in the country by using high-end ingredients, unique packaging and creative flavors with memorable names - some of which resonate well with the cannabis community. But the...
Police officers and federal agents raided multiple marijuana growing operations in Denver on Tuesday, saying the move is tied to "an ongoing investigation involving illegal drug activity." The Denver Police Department said on Twitter that it would provide no other...
Medbox Inc., a publicly traded software and consulting firm that makes marijuana dispensing machines, has added a retired FBI assistant director of security to its board of directors. The company’s stock rose to its highest price since August after Jennifer S. Love, a...
The group behind Florida's medical marijuana ballot measure has sent a cease-and-desist letter to local television stations broadcasting a 30-second advertisement opposing the initiative, saying the spots are misleading and false. United for Care, which is...
How do you design and build a marijuana grow facility to meet the legal and practical demands of the market today, while looking ahead to future business needs and regulatory restrictions?
Medical Marijuana Inc. has filed a lawsuit in California against several businesses - including a prominent cannabis testing lab - over statements made about its hemp-based products. The publicly traded company is seeking at least $100 million in damages, saying the...
By Marijuana Business Media staff A California city comes up with a novel way to shut down illegal dispensaries, a company explores how to open a cannabis-specific bank and a consultancy hires an expert on Israel's medical marijuana program. Here’s a closer look at...
By Paul Rosen Canada's medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth, improvement and refinement since the county overhauled its cannabis program in June 2013. Under Health Canada’s exceptional oversight, Canada is quickly establishing a world-class...
Cannabis entrepreneurs can now submit applications to take part in an investor pitch session at the Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Las Vegas this November. The deadline for applications to participate in the Marijuana Business Pitch Slam is Oct. 3, and...
The Marijuana Policy Project launches a public education campaign about edibles, a pair of longtime Colorado marijuana businessmen are considered for mainstream awards and investors provide insight on the funding climate and the November elections.
Should states rely on chance to decide who gets to produce medical cannabis? A Florida company thinks not. Costa Farms, one of the largest farming operations in the state, has sued the Florida Department of Health over its plans to use a lottery system to determine...
A Democratic state senator in New York is planning to introduce a bill next year to legalize recreational marijuana, a la Colorado and Washington State, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Sen. Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, tried to push a similar proposal...
