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6 Massachusetts Towns Already Trying to Ban Dispensaries Ahead of MMJ Legalization Vote

With Massachusetts poised to become the 18th US state to legalize medical marijuana, cannabis advocates are gearing up for a major celebration on election night. But some local officials are…

News October 18
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Dana Cawthon: Solid Cash Control, Accounting Policies Can Help Cannabis Businesses Head Off Problems

By Dana Cawthon Due to the recent banking setbacks in the cannabis industry, all dispensaries and edibles kitchens must take extra measures to document cash activity while still maintaining accrual…

News October 18
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New Jersey, Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Finally Poised to Open?

The day when patients in New Jersey and Rhode Island can start purchasing medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary appears to be drawing near. Both states have made significant progress…

News October 17
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Marijuana Legalization in Colorado Loses Some Steam, MMJ Businesses Still Unsure of Impact

A ballot measure calling for the legalization of cannabis in Colorado has slipped a bit in the latest polls, setting the stage for what could be an extremely close election…

News October 16
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Weekly Wrapup: Landmark Medical Cannabis Court Cases + Momentum in Massachusetts

Legal developments dominated medical marijuana news last week, with a trio of important MMJ lawsuits making headlines: #1. In Michigan, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case focused…

News October 15
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Michigan Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Look to State Supreme Court for Help

The medical marijuana industry in Michigan has had a rough go of it over the past year, with scores of dispensaries closing shop under intense pressure from local and state…

News October 12

Oakland Comes to Harborside Health’s Defense, Sues Gov’t to Prevent Dispensary’s Eviction

The City of Oakland is supporting the medical marijuana industry on an unprecedented level, filing a lawsuit to block the government from forcing the eviction of a notable dispensary. This…

News October 11
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Support for MA Medical Marijuana Grows, Even as Opponents Warn of Dire Consequences

The situation can’t really get much better for medical marijuana in Massachusetts. The latest poll found that a whopping 69% of likely voters support a measure to legalize cannabis for…

News October 10
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Focus on Arizona as Hearing in Landmark Medical Marijuana Court Case Nears

On Oct. 19, a judge will hear oral arguments in the White Mountain Health Center vs. ADHS case, which pits the medical cannabis industry against local and state officials who…

News October 9
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