Kate Lavin to succeed Roger Fillion as MJBizDaily editorial director

After a long career in journalism and almost eight years with MJBizDaily, Roger Fillion will retire as editorial director and will be succeeded by the publishing platform’s magazine editor Kate Lavin, MJBiz announced Wednesday.

Marijuana lab-testing analysis finds routine THC inflation, data manipulation

The THC potency of marijuana flower sold in legal stores in four states is routinely and systematically inflated, sometimes by as much as 25% or more, according to an independent analysis of licensed cannabis testing-laboratory data obtained by MJBizDaily.

Cookies says L.A. marijuana store will close amid landlord spat

Prominent brand Cookies’ retail marijuana store in Los Angeles plans to close Nov. 7, co-founder and cannabis entrepreneur Berner has announced on social media.

Emerald Cup cancels 2023 Harvest Ball for cannabis cultivators

The Emerald Cup’s marquee winter event that celebrates small craft cannabis farmers in Northern California and connects them with prospective buyers across the state is being canceled this year, according to sources familiar with the situation.

California marijuana operators sue rivals selling hemp-derived THC products

Companies connected to a prominent San Diego marijuana retail brand are suing 10 competitors that sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products, according to court documents obtained by MJBizDaily.

California governor rejects marijuana marketing curbs, consumption cafes

California marijuana businesses scored a key win when the governor spiked a bill that would have imposed marketing and packaging limits.

California regulators tout seizure of $37 million in illegal marijuana

State law enforcement in Northern California seized thousands of illegal marijuana plants and nearly 2,000 pounds of processed cannabis with an estimated value of nearly $37 million.

California lawmakers send wide-ranging cannabis bills to governor

California lawmakers approved several cannabis bills during their recently concluded session, including legislation to help social equity entrepreneurs and consumption lounge operators – plus a measure to impose major limits on labeling.

California lawmakers send cannabis cafe bill to governor for signature

A bill that would allow California cannabis retailers to operate traditional kitchens and host events at their stores has advanced to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

S&P discontinues Canadian, international cannabis stock indices

Two indices tracking the performance of cannabis businesses on North America’s largest stock exchanges have been discontinued amid waning investor interest in marijuana stocks and billions in losses suffered by the companies.

Text messaging provider Twilio cuts service to cannabis industry

Twilio, one of the nation’s largest communications-service providers for retailers, is prohibiting cannabis companies from using its software to reach customers, MJBizDaily has confirmed.

Jason Wild details how TerrAscend became a TSX trailblazer for US marijuana

TerrAsend Corp.’s Jason Wild discusses how the cannabis multistate operator uplisted to the Toronto Stock Exchange.