By Adam Bierman Many different types of businesses currently service the MMJ industry, from storefront dispensaries and manufacturers who create and distribute products to consulting firms that assist these businesses in their daily operations. In a traditional...
Prominent California dispensary Harborside Health Center has scored an important victory not only for its business but also for the MMJ industry as a whole. A judge ruled that Anne Chretien - the landlord of Harborside's Oakland operation - cannot evict the dispensary...
The next state to legalize medical cannabis could very well be Illinois, but it's going to take an aggressive last-minute push by MMJ-friendly lawmakers for that to become a reality. Last week, Illinois State Rep. Lou Lang delayed a scheduled vote on his proposal to...
The green rush is on in Massachusetts. At least a dozen companies have already sprouted up to assist patients, help communities develop regulations and guide local entrepreneurs interested in starting dispensaries and grow operations. At the same time, existing...
The future of medical cannabis in Michigan is looking much brighter than it did a few months ago, with several recent developments helping to turn the tide and create a renewed sense of optimism in the industry. The situation is quickly reaching a tipping point, and...
The wait continues. It's been nearly three weeks since the first two states in the nation legalized marijuana, and still no response from the federal government. MMJ businesses in Colorado and Washington are now in a holding pattern, unsure whether to continue...
Arizona entrepreneurs planning to open dispensaries in the near future will have a sizable market to tap. Nearly 34,000 patients have active MMJ cards in the state as of Nov. 7, according to the latest data by the Arizona Department of Health. That's a relatively...
The Obama administration is facing pressure on numerous fronts to respect laws legalizing marijuana in Colorado and Washington. The latest plea came this morning, when the nonprofit group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) delivered a letter to the Department...
A handful of prominent figures in Connecticut's MMJ scene are batting around the idea of starting a trade organization to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of launching and running a medical cannabis business. The proposed Connecticut Medical Cannabis...
First Colorado and Washington, then a few states on the East Coast? That could very well be the case when it comes to marijuana legalization. Last week, lawmakers in Rhode Island and Maine announced plans to introduce bills that would legalize cannabis for adult use....
MedBox Inc. - which makes automated cannabis dispensing machines for MMJ centers - saw its stock price rocket by nearly 6,000% in the past week. Yes, you read that right: Nearly 6,000%, or more than $200. The California-based company's shares (which trade under the...
November’s historic victories in Colorado and Washington have the whole country talking about marijuana. One of the biggest debates in the media at the moment is whether these laws will be implemented completely and what the cannabis industry will look like as a result.
