Four New York City marijuana retailers with social equity licenses are suing state regulators, claiming that recently issued exceptions to a law imposing a 1,000-foot barrier between stores is “undermining” their businesses.
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Former employees of Cookies marijuana affiliate TRP allege gender bias in suit
The all-male leadership team at a Los Angeles-based national marijuana retailer affiliated with prominent brand Cookies imposed a “bro culture” that encouraged “pervasive gender discrimination,” according to a lawsuit filed by five former women employees.
California bill would end hemp-derived THC ban – but with limits
Products with limited amounts of hemp-derived THC would be legal in California again under a bill recently introduced in the state Legislature.
Colorado shut out of marijuana rescheduling hearings by ‘biased’ DEA, filing alleges
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration rejected a September request from Colorado officials to participate in the United States’ historic marijuana rescheduling process.
Marijuana goes national: 7 industry predictions for 2025
Here are seven MJBizDaily predictions for developments in 2025 that could impact the U.S. marijuana and hemp industries.
Nevada’s Titus, Minnesota’s Omar take over Congressional Cannabis Caucus
Marijuana reform’s new leaders in the U.S. Congress are Democratic U.S. Reps. Dina Titus of Nevada and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
Fight over disputed Arkansas medical marijuana permit escalates
A long-running dispute over one of Arkansas’ medical marijuana cultivation permits is escalating after a second court found regulators improperly awarded one of the licenses.
How to start a successful cannabis brand in a down market
Ryan Clark launched his own California-based cannabis flower business in 2021, which was considered by many a down market for cultivators.
Alabama medical marijuana agency’s grievance process inadequate, court says
Alabama’s controversial medical marijuana regulatory agency acted “properly” when it revoked cannabis business permits issued in 2023, an appeals court has ruled.
Farm Bill protections remain for hemp amid federal budget chaos
Existing Farm Bill protections remained in place for U.S. hemp operators as the federal government lurched toward a partial shutdown Friday after the failure of a spending plan.
THCA seizures lead to $735K settlement for Tennessee hemp businesses
Authorities in Tennessee will pay two hemp businesses $735,000 after seizing hundreds of pounds of what an attorney called “THCA flower.”
It’s official: No marijuana banking protections from current Congress
The current session of Congress is poised to end without any progress on major marijuana reform measures, including banking protections.
