Law enforcement raids on California dispensaries are not completely a thing of the past, especially for those that continue to sell cannabis without obtaining state or local permits. In recent days, at least three unlicensed dispensaries have been raided by local...
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Privateer sets milestone for US marijuana industry with $100 million raise
Seattle-based Privateer Holdings, which has long been setting benchmarks for capital raises in the marijuana sector, has established a new standard - and demonstrated that at least some deep-pocketed investors have not been spooked by U.S. Attorney General Jeff...
Medical cannabis laws led to 15% drop in alcohol sales, study shows
With the rise of medical marijuana in the United States, alcohol businesses have taken a hit. And the two very well may be correlated, according to a new study. The findings, from researchers at two U.S. universities and one in Peru, found a...
Poll: 57% of Michigan voters back recreational marijuana legalization
With a statewide ballot measure in Michigan likely to go before voters in November, the campaign working on the initiative just got some good news. According to a recent poll of Michigan voters, a solid 57% of them already support adult-use legalization, according to...
Reporter’s California Notebook: State’s marijuana evolution continues
Marijuana Business Daily reporter John Schroyer was on the ground in California, posting firsthand accounts detailing the historic, Jan. 1 launch of the state’s recreational marijuana market. Scroll down for an inside account from cannabis business executives...
Medical marijuana protections extended again as part of budget deal
Yet again, those in the medical cannabis industry can heave a sigh of relief. For now. Under the terms of a new federal budget deal approved Monday by Congress, the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment will be extended at least once more, until Feb. 8, when the agreement...
Fate of marijuana business protection uncertain as government shutdown looms
The only current federal law protecting medical marijuana businesses from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions could expire Friday might if Congress doesn't reach an agreement on the national budget, which is set to expire at midnight ET. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer...
Oregon credit union, tech firm to offer marijuana banking services
Oregon-based Wauna Credit Union has forged a partnership with Arizona tech firm Hypur that will allow the financial institution to service marijuana-related companies.
Reporter’s California Notebook: Regulated marijuana market an adjustment for some growers
Marijuana Business Daily reporter John Schroyer is on the ground in California, posting firsthand accounts detailing the historic, Jan. 1 launch of the state’s recreational marijuana market.
Reporter’s California Notebook: Regulators, growers share concerns about state’s marijuana industry
Marijuana Business Daily reporter John Schroyer is on the ground in California, posting firsthand accounts detailing the historic, Jan. 1 launch of the state’s recreational marijuana market. Scroll down for an inside account from cannabis business executives...
Reporter’s California Notebook: Recreational marijuana companies overwhelmed during new market launch
Marijuana Business Daily reporter John Schroyer is on the ground in California, posting firsthand accounts detailing the historic, Jan. 1 launch of the state’s recreational marijuana market.
What the feds might do after the Sessions decision: Q&A with attorney Henry Wykowski
Without question, the most successful cannabis attorney in the country when it comes to battling federal authorities is Henry Wykowski. The San Francisco lawyer has won multiple cases over the years on behalf of his clients. He successfully fought off a number of...












