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Rhode Island weighs fewer cannabis licenses to avoid market crash

Nearly four years after the state legalized adult-use marijuana, the original plan to issue 24 new retail licenses…

News March 23
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How US cannabis breeders can protect their IP before legalization

From patents to plant variety protection, cannabis genetics breeders have several options available to protect their intellectual property.

News March 23
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Push to repeal New York medical cannabis tax amid ‘crisis’ claims

Sen. Jeremy Cooney, who introduced legislation last year to eliminate the tax, said during a rally at the…

News March 20
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Cannabis MSO Vireo Growth’s aggressive strategy paying off

The Minnesota-based multistate operator reported increasing revenue by more than 250% following a recent buying spree that's exciting…

News March 20
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President Donald Trump in the Oval Office signing an executive order reclassifying cannabis as less dangerous.

New THC allowance in Trump administration CBD Medicare plan, but no launch date yet

But other key questions the hemp industry has, such as when the program launches and who can participate,…

News March 19
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New limits on Ohio cannabis businesses imposed as hemp THC ban goes live

The new laws are in response to the hemp THC ban that President Donald Trump signed into law…

News March 19
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Ohio cannabis company sued for using branding owned by LeBron James’ agency

A new lawsuit accuses a cannabis company with a retail location in LeBron James' hometown of Akron, Ohio…

News March 18
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Last call for hemp THC beverages in Ohio bars, restaurants ahead of state ban

The state will restrict nearly all sales of THC products, including edibles and beverages, exclusively to licensed cannabis…

News March 18
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Latest buy makes profit-seeking Canopy Growth largest medical cannabis firm in Canada

The combined company is expected to generate $10 million in cost savings and revenue within 18 months.

News March 17
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