Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement
A second major marijuana multistate operator is going to federal court to challenge a licensing requirement friendly to organized labor in New Jersey cannabis law. And with a federal judge already declaring New Jersey’s labor-peace agreement requirement...
How cannabis retailers can maximize holiday sales
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Here’s something most cannabis retail operators get wrong about the holidays: they treat them all the same. And regardless of location, they...
Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers
In a potential major departure for Illinois licensed cannabis producers that could shake up the wholesale and retail sectors of the estimated $1.5 billion annual market, state marijuana regulators are considering legalizing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Allowing...
New Mexico cannabis sales steady as Texas border towns drive growth
New Mexico cannabis sales are holding steady in 2026, with the latest sales figures suggesting the state has moved past an early legalization growth spurt and into a more mature phase. Through the first half of the year, New Mexico cannabis retailers reported about...
The case for cannabis AI guardrails – and how to create an AI tool that works
This is part of a regular series of MJBizDaily interviews with major THC industry players. To be considered for an interview, contact editorial@mjbizdaily.com. Cannabis-specific artificial intelligence tools are here and multiplying fast. Software vendors are pitching...
Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout
A major marijuana multistate operator named in still-pending federal class-action lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing is being sued by its liability insurance carrier in a bid to avoid paying out a potential multimillion-dollar penalty. La Jolla, California-based...
Michigan cannabis store wins fight over Flock camera
Amid a nationwide uproar over privacy, city authorities in a Detroit suburb have removed a Flock surveillance camera aimed directly at a licensed cannabis store. The situation counts as a win for Jars Cannabis in a long-running feud with Madison Heights city...
Are AI data centers coming for cannabis cultivation real estate?
Key points: Struggling cannabis grow facilities are drawing interest from data center developers amid the nationwide AI boom. Cannabis grows and data centers have similar infrastructure needs, such as high-capacity power, industrial HVAC and cooling. Oversupply,...
Cannabis MSO Curaleaf advances hostile takeover of Canadian LP Aurora
U.S.-based cannabis multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings on Tuesday escalated its pursuit of Canadian licensed producer Aurora Cannabis. Curaleaf formally launched a previously announced $272 million hostile takeover bid, delivering offer documents to Aurora...
New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal loss to Curaleaf in labor fight
In a case with serious national implications for cannabis labor relations, state regulators in New Jersey are appealing their recent court loss to a marijuana multistate operator in a spat over a labor-friendly licensing requirement. Following a federal judge’s Aug....
Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?
Connecticut cannabis sales are holding steady, but state cannabis tax collections surged 67% in early 2026. That’s thanks to Connecticut’s cannabis potency tax. Consumers’ preference for high-THC products meant the state collected $12.45 million in...Featured
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