Germany and Canada still dominate the global cannabis import-export market, but the Canada-to-Germany pipeline is under threat.
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Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement
A second major marijuana multistate operator is attempting to elude labor-friendly licensing requirements in New Jersey cannabis law with a federal lawsuit.
How cannabis retailers can maximize holiday sales
Not every holiday is created equal, and cannabis sales vary wildly from holiday to holiday – and from day to day. Learn how to adapt your store’s retail strategy accordingly.
Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers
Illinois cannabis regulators are proposing to allow outdoor cannabis cultivation for the first time. The proposal could boost small craft growers, supporters say.
Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout
A major cannabis MSO is being sued by its insurance carrier to avoid any payout in a separate multistate class-action lawsuit.
New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal loss to Curaleaf in labor fight
In a case that could have implications for cannabis labor organizing nationwide, New Jersey state regulators are appealing a recent court loss to marijuana MSO Curaleaf.
Does federal marijuana rescheduling mean medical cannabis can be mailed? Georgia thinks so.
Georgia medical cannabis regulators believe federal marijuana rescheduling means cannabis can be shipped via the mail.
Massachusetts cannabis regulators catch THC potency inflation in recent sting
About 20% of more than 60 cannabis flower samples tested by the state CCC yielded results outside of an acceptable range, regulators said.
Before interstate commerce, cannabis needs to fix its consistency problem
Cannabis brands need to make sure they’re producing consistent products well before interstate commerce begins.
California county cuts cannabis taxes after short-lived automatic increase
San Luis Obispo County supervisors agreed to cut a cannabis tax, imposed on operators’ gross receipts, back down to 6% starting Oct. 1 after a hike to 8% took effect last month.
Michigan lawmaker pushing repeal of ‘deceitful’ new cannabis tax that’s closing stores
In response to a new 24% Michigan cannabis tax that’s depressing sales and closing stores, a state lawmaker wants the levy repealed.
Will Congress save hemp THC beverages from the looming federal ban?
Hemp THC beverage operators are hopeful a bipartisan proposal to legalize and tax the sale of low-dose drinks with hemp-derived THC is a sign that Congress may rescue those products from a federal ban.
