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Report: Demand for legal cannabis products dipped in April

Demand for legal marijuana products decreased by more than 1.1% in April, according to a new index that monitors the U.S. cannabis industry in states where the drug is legal.…

News June 28

Company behind MJBizDaily in legal dispute with former exec

The parent company of Marijuana Business Daily is involved in a legal dispute with its former president and publisher over several employment-related issues, including those tied to his termination, compensation…

News June 28
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Cannabis firm’s exposure from Dennis Rodman trip hailed as ‘truly genius’ marketing

By John Schroyer Ancillary cannabis firm PotCoin grabbed national media attention in mid-June when it sponsored former NBA star Dennis Rodman's highly publicized trip to North Korea. The coverage was…

News June 28

Nevada recreational marijuana sales to launch Saturday

Licensed Nevada medical marijuana dispensaries can start selling recreational cannabis as planned on Saturday despite an ongoing legal battle, state officials said. Nevada intends to appeal a district judge’s order that…

News June 27

Canadian firm strikes deal to cultivate MJ in southern Africa

Canadian marijuana companies continue to expand their reach beyond their nation’s borders. LGC Capital, a Canadian investment firm, has partnered with AfriAg to cultivate and distribute medical and recreational marijuana across…

News June 27
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California cannabis rules taking shape: Q&A with MJ attorney Khurshid Khoja

By John Schroyer California took a big step forward in June by passing a law designed to streamline government oversight for the state's medical and recreational marijuana industries. Because the new measure combines…

News June 27

Alaska to weigh three onsite marijuana consumption proposals

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board next month will consider three proposals to allow onsite consumption in marijuana retail stores. Under the board members’ recommendations, which will be considered at a…

News June 26

Massachusetts picks panel to draft rec cannabis compromise

A six-member House-Senate conference committee has been selected to try to create a compromise bill to revamp the voter-approved recreational marijuana law in Massachusetts. Legislative leaders assigned the panel Friday after the…

News June 26
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Chart: Cannabis industry employs 165,000-plus workers

By Eli McVey With 165,000-230,000 full- and part-time workers, the U.S. cannabis industry has quickly become a major job generator. Cannabis-related businesses now employ more people than there are dental…

News June 26
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