How the cannabis sector is grappling with a debt avalanche
The cannabis industry is facing a financial reckoning, with $6 billion in debt maturing by the end of 2026. The top five borrowers account for $3.4 billion of the debt, including major players like Curaleaf, Ayr Wellness, Trulieve, Cresco Labs and Verano Holdings....
Medical marijuana patient data exposed in major breach
An Ohio-based company that processes medical marijuana recommendations left nearly 1 million records containing highly sensitive personal information in a publicly available database, WIRED reported. The data left unsecured by Ohio Medical Alliance LLC, which does...
On-site cannabis consumption stalled in Anchorage
Residents of Anchorage, Alaska will have to wait to smoke marijuana in licensed retail establishments after an ordinance to allow it was indefinitely postponed. The Anchorage Assembly voted 7-3 to table the ordinance, which would allow “onsite consumption of marijuana...
How cannabis brands are protecting their IP pre-legalization
As the United States inches closer to potential federal cannabis reform the implications for intellectual property in the marijuana industry are becoming a hot topic. For cannabis operators, navigating the murky waters of IP protection has long been a challenge, and...
Google launches pilot program allowing cannabis advertising in Canada
Google Ads on Monday launched a pilot program allowing cannabis businesses to advertise on its platform if they comply with federal laws in Canada. The pilot program, which will run for 20 weeks, is designed to “explore user interest and inform potential future policy...
California recalls contaminated marijuana vape cartridges
California cannabis regulators are recalling Mr. Zips vape cartridges because of pesticide contamination. The Department of Cannabis Control issued the voluntary recall on Friday for Mr. Zips vape cartridges sold on or after Aug. 14, 2024, according to the agency’s...
When will Virginia finally launch adult-use cannabis sales?
Virginia remains the only state to have legalized adult-use cannabis without also setting up legal, regulated sales after repeated vetoes from outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. But when voters select his replacement in November, they’ll also likely determine...
7 must-have technologies for modern cannabis cultivators
The cannabis cultivation industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What once relied on intuition and traditional farming methods now demands precision, efficiency and compliance with strict regulations. ADVERTISEMENT Today’s successful cannabis...
Use this checklist to secure funding for your cannabis business
Securing capital for your cannabis venture requires more than just riding the industry wave. Investors are increasingly selective, demanding comprehensive preparation and clear evidence of business viability. ADVERTISEMENT Following is a checklist to position your...
Minnesota adult-use marijuana sales delayed for a predictable reason
Adult-use marijuana stores in Minnesota have their permits and are ready to open for business – except they still don’t have any cannabis to sell. Critics say the delay in launching Minnesota’s adult-use marijuana market – the second state to start sales in 2025,...
South Dakota marijuana industry backs crackdown on hemp THC
South Dakota’s estimated $66 million medical marijuana industry supports a law-enforcement crackdown on intoxicating hemp THC products. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a sting operation targeting hemp-based THC products at eight smoke...Featured
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