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105 Banks Working With Cannabis Industry

Banking guidelines handed down by the Obama administration earlier this year are “having the intended effect” of encouraging…

News August 13
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Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder to Keynote Marijuana Conference

Ben Cohen, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, will keynote the Marijuana Business Conference…

News August 13
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Energy Efficiency Elusive in Rec States

Energy could quickly become a major issue for cultivators in recreational cannabis markets. Neither Colorado nor Washington State…

News August 12
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More Controversy Over MA Application Process

The cannabis controversy continues in Massachusetts. The state’s health department knowingly awarded two dispensary licenses to a company…

News August 12
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San Francisco Considering Regulations on MMJ Delivery

A marijuana delivery service in San Francisco that dubs itself “the Uber of pot” is raising eyebrows among…

News August 11
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WA Retail Stores Post $2.6M in Marijuana Sales

The recreational marijuana industry is off to a healthy start in Washington State, with retail stores hauling in…

News August 11
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Guest Column: The 5 Types of Cannabis Companies Most Likely to Get Investment Money

Seasoned investors in the cannabis space often look for companies with certain characteristics, and businesses that fit the…

News August 11
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Colorado Rec Revenues Hit Record $25M in June

June was a banner month for recreational marijuana in Colorado, with retail stores reporting nearly $25 million in…

News August 11
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Dispensary Faces Lawsuit Over THC-Laced Samples

A Colorado man has filed a negligence lawsuit against an edibles company over chocolate bars distributed at the…

News August 10
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