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Update: Decision on Proposal to Ban L.A. Marijuana Dispensaries Pushed Back Until July 24

The Los Angeles medical cannabis industry will have to wait another month for a verdict on its near-term…

News June 22
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Los Angeles City Council Set to Vote on Medical Cannabis Dispensary Ban, But Delay Likely

The fate of medical marijuana businesses in Los Angeles hangs in the balance today, with local leaders set…

News June 22
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New Speaker for Marijuana Business Conference: Greta Carter of The Coalition for Cannabis Standards and Ethics

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of weekly updates about the National Marijuana Business Conference,…

News June 21
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Dueling Ohio Medical Marijuana Efforts Stalling as July Signature Deadline Approaches

Two proposals to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio have lost momentum and are now on the verge of…

News June 21
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San Diego Medical Cannabis Community Comes Up Short, Highlighting Larger Problem in MMJ Industry

With everything on the line and their immediate future at stake, medical marijuana advocates and MMJ professionals in…

News June 20
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Outdoor Medical Marijuana Ad Ban Would Be Mixed Bag for Denver Cannabis Dispensaries

Drive around Denver and you’ll see a fair share of billboards, sign twirlers and banners advertising super-cheap ounces,…

News June 19
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Exclusive: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries No Longer Able to Accept Visa, MasterCard as of July 1

The main national company handling payment processing services for the medical marijuana industry will no longer accept Visa…

News June 18
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Weekly Wrapup: Growing Fears in Medical Cannabis Industry Over Possibility of Big Pharma Invasion

There are some signs that fears are growing about a Big Pharma invasion in the marijuana industry, as…

News June 18
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Khurshid Khoja: JOBS Act Could Bolster Ancillary MMJ Businesses While Customer Base Recovers

By Khurshid Khoja This is the first column in a two-part series As the ongoing federal crackdown of…

News June 18
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