On July 10, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden released the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force plan outlining policy recommendations on multiple fronts, including criminal justice reform.
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The importance of culture, communication and flexibility when navigating challenging times in cannabis space
A blueprint for company success revolves around strong company culture, open communication with employees and customers and flexible business model.
L.A. enforcement targeting illicit cannabis operators suffers setbacks from COVID-19 fallout, budget cuts
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted cannabis enforcement initiatives in Los Angeles and caused critical budget shortfalls that could further hinder efforts to crack down on unlicensed marijuana operators. That one-two punch could present a major obstacle to the...
10 tips for US cannabis businesses facing an economic downturn
With businesses around the country shuttered and millions of Americans out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. is facing its gravest economic crisis since the Great Depression.
What’s your opinion on marijuana firms being granted ‘essential’ status?
Marijuana Business Daily would like your opinion on how the COVID-19 crisis might affect future cannabis industry regulatory policies. Cannabis companies hope to use their newly granted status as "essential" businesses to secure a range of...
High-stakes retail wager: Q&A with marijuana publisher High Times chair, new CEO
Hightimes Holding Corp. Chair Adam Levin and the company’s new CEO, Peter Horvath, have an audacious plan: Take the iconic cannabis magazine publisher public and transform it into a marijuana retail powerhouse, one that licenses its brand to third-party operators.
Time will tell whether they can succeed.
Montana judge nixes bid by cannabis backers to get digital signatures
A Montana judge denied a request by a group seeking to gather signatures electronically to qualify two recreational marijuana initiatives for the November ballot amid coronavirus restrictions. New Approach Montana had petitioned the court to allow it to gather...
Nevada allows marijuana stores to offer curbside pickup
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is easing coronavirus-related restrictions on some outdoor activities and businesses starting Friday, including cannabis retailers. Sisolak's office said Wednesday night he would allow retail businesses and marijuana...
Companies, groups, churches push for lower California cannabis taxes
A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a temporary cut in the state's hefty MJ taxes. The group that includes the California State Conference of the NAACP, Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches and the...
California offers marijuana firms tax-related help to cope with COVID-19 fallout
California’s struggling cannabis industry, beset with high compliance costs and taxation, is in line to benefit from new state guidelines enacted to help businesses survive the global coronavirus pandemic.
MJBizDaily announces furloughs, other steps because of COVID-19
Marijuana Business Daily is temporarily laying off around 30% of its staff and ramping up virtual events in response to the economic and financial fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The moves are aimed at reducing overall costs amid delayed revenue on the events...
Restructuring cannabis firm MedMen taps interim CEO, withdraws guidance
Financially struggling MedMen Enterprises has retained a management advisory firm to help it restructure.
