The legalization of recreational marijuana appears poised to sweep across the Northeast, which could result in billions of dollars of business opportunities over the next few years in a densely populated region of the nation.
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Judge: NM State Fair infringed on medical cannabis firm’s free-speech rights
A federal judge ruled that the New Mexico State Fair violated the First Amendment rights of medical marijuana company Ultra Health in restricting its proposed educational booth for the 2017 event.
IL medical cannabis firms plan for boom around opioid-alternative initiative
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Illinois are preparing for a healthy boost in business with the launch of a pilot program this month that will offer patients access to MMJ as an alternative to opioids. Dispensaries are extending hours and...
FL gov signals intent to open medical cannabis market to more firms, products
Florida’s new governor announced steps that would open up the state’s lucrative medical marijuana industry to additional businesses and new products. Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, asked the Legislature to: End a ban on smokable medical marijuana products, a move...
Unlicensed MI medical marijuana dispensaries allowed to temporarily reopen
More than 60 unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries that were shuttered in Michigan are being allowed to again sell product, until March 31, in response to legal challenges and complaints about shortages. The state medical marijuana...
NY Gov. Cuomo’s adult-use cannabis plan includes license restrictions, taxes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to legalize recreational marijuana includes some business permitting and market constraints as well as taxes, according to budget documents released this week. Legislation hasn't been introduced yet. But Cuomo's initial plan...
AG nominee Barr voices hands-off approach to state-legal cannabis businesses
Attorney General nominee William Barr said during his Senate confirmation hearing that he would "not go after" state-legal marijuana programs if he is confirmed as President Trump's next AG, a stance that drew praise from cannabis industry advocates. Barr was known...
Female-focused cannabis business accelerator launches training program
An Oregon-based business accelerator that’s designed to bolster the skills of female cannabis entrepreneurs, boost their opportunities and make their young marijuana firms “investment-ready” has kicked off.
California marijuana company sued over anonymous sexual assault claim
An Oregon cannabis firm sued a California competitor, alleging the company circulated anonymous social media posts designed to undermine its brand, The Oregonian reported. The suit, filed in federal court by Portland-based Cura Cannabis...
Missouri refuses to disclose names of medical marijuana business applicants
Missouri regulators, citing a provision in the state’s new medical marijuana constitutional amendment, won’t disclose the identities of those who’ve paid licensing fees to grow, process or sell MMJ.
AR approves medical cannabis dispensary scores, advancing licensing process
Arkansas regulators are notifying 32 medical marijuana dispensary license winners statewide, after the Medical Marijuana Commission unanimously approved the final scores produced by an independent evaluator. The top four scores in each of eight regions will receive...
Marijuana firm MedMen, top execs face $20 million suit for allegedly breaching duties, enriching selves
Cannabis industry retail giant MedMen Enterprises and its top executives face a $19.8 million lawsuit by an early investor group who charge that senior execs enriched themselves at the expense of shareholders and breached their fiduciary duties.
