If it wasn't clear already, it should be now: The federal government's weapon of choice against the medical marijuana industry is the threat of civil forfeiture. And it's working like a charm. Federal officials have used this strategy to close hundreds of dispensaries...
Nearly two dozen medical marijuana centers in Washington State have been ordered to shut down because they are located within 1,000 feet of areas where children congregate, representing the latest front in the federal government's war on the cannabis industry. The...
So much for the next Green Wave in Colorado. Consider it more of a ripple this time around, at least for now. The state has received just eight new applications for medical marijuana business licenses since lifting a two-year moratorium on new dispensaries and grow...
The federal government's crackdown on medical marijuana in California continues unabated, with agents raiding two dispensaries in Anaheim this week and threatening dozens of others in the area. Expect more of these actions in the days leading up to the election as...
Want to ask the top medical marijuana officials in Colorado your most burning questions about regulations and compliance? MMJ professionals in the Denver area will get that chance Wednesday night at a meeting hosted by the National Cannabis Industry Association. The...
Say goodbye to the eye-catching posters at bus stops, massive billboards near major roads and cardboard signs on street corners in Denver advertising super-cheap eighths. Last week, the Denver City Council gave initial approval to a proposal that would ban most forms...
The Los Angeles medical marijuana industry is exploring every avenue to prevent a recently approved ban on dispensaries from crippling the city's entire MMJ infrastructure. Advocates and professionals are working aggressively to force a voter referendum in an attempt...
By Dana Cawthon In our uncertain and volatile marketplace, it is more important than ever for medical marijuana dispensary owners to comply with local rules, standards and regulations established for the industry. With a proliferation of MMJ businesses in recent years...
Arkansas is poised to become a key medical marijuana battleground this November, with an initiative to legalize cannabis for medical purposes likely headed for the ballot. The main group behind the legalization measure - Arkansans for Compassionate Care - submitted...
Medical Marijuana Inc., one of the few publicly traded companies in the MMJ industry, swung to a profit in the second quarter on increased revenue tied to its purchase of Dixie Elixirs & Edibles and CanCHEW Bio-Technologies. The positive results are particularly...
Scores of Los Angeles dispensaries are preparing to close on Sept. 6, when a new citywide ban on medical marijuana centers takes effect. But some cannabis centers are reportedly considering another option: Stay open and try to fly under the radar. Here are several...
Earlier this month, the government released a study claiming that large amounts of medical marijuana from Colorado are ending up in the wrong hands. The report pegged the problem squarely on the shoulders of dispensary owners, MMJ workers and patients who are abusing...
