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Report: Aurora Cannabis in talks to buy Uruguay-based ICC Labs

(This story has been updated from an earlier version.) Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis is reportedly in negotiations to purchase ICC Labs, a licensed integrated cannabis company in Uruguay. In a press…

News August 23
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Australia sees significant increase in medical cannabis patient count

The streamlined processes for medical marijuana applications in Australia's most populous state is starting to produce positive results, although patient access remains “appalling” across the country, according to at least…

News August 23
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Louisiana regulators consider upping medical cannabis patient limits for doctors

Louisiana may boost the cap on the number of patients doctors can serve to avert potential bottlenecks in its medical marijuana program, a state official said this week. Here’s some…

News August 23
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Higher prices and barer shelves: California cannabis retailers face frustrated customers

Licensed marijuana retailers in California are struggling to cope with customers angry about price hikes and less product choice - a direct result of the state's new packaging and testing…

News August 23
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Canadian government reviewing Constellation’s deal with marijuana firm Canopy

The Canadian government will take a closer look at a deal that could give global liquor giant Constellation Brands control over Canadian cannabis leader Canopy Growth, but analysts doubt the…

News August 22
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Oklahoma judge nixes effort to block business-friendly medical cannabis rules

Oklahoma's latest medical cannabis rules - which reverted to ones that could potentially provide greater business opportunities for marijuana entrepreneurs - will stay in place after a judge's decision on…

News August 22
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Oregon judge tosses racketeering claim against medical marijuana grower

A federal judge in Oregon dismissed racketeering claims made by a neighborhood group that a nearby licensed marijuana cultivation facility created a “skunk-like” smell, diminished real estate values and interfered…

News August 22
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L.A. sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty in cannabis-related corruption case

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy recently pleaded guilty to charges that he conspired to protect illegal shipments of marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine. Although the case doesn’t involve any licensed marijuana…

News August 22
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Cost of new mandatory marijuana pesticide testing tough to absorb for Colorado’s growers

New mandatory marijuana pesticide testing in Colorado is putting a financial squeeze on local cultivators to the tune of thousands of dollars in increased costs.

News August 22
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