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Gov’s recall-election wins means status quo for California cannabis sector

California Gov. Gavin Newsom eased the concerns of some in the cannabis industry Tuesday night when he won in a landslide over conservative activists who had forced an off-year recall election.…

News September 15
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California authorities struggle to curb illicit marijuana operators who challenge legal firms

A recent $1 billion bust on the outskirts of Los Angeles County unearthed the vast scope of California’s underground marijuana market and the challenges of reining in illegal operators who…

News September 15
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Legal challenges to state cannabis ballot measures: What businesses should know

While 2020 was another banner election year for marijuana policy reform - four states approved adult-use laws and two states approved medical laws - opposition lawsuits took a significant toll.

News September 15
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FDA, CDC issue delta-8 THC warnings after 100-plus end up in hospitals

More than 100 people in the United States have been hospitalized this year after consuming delta-8 THC products, federal health regulators warned Tuesday.

News September 14
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Canopy Growth to offer CBD vapes for sale in Circle K stores

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. is entering the CBD vape market and will distribute the products exclusively at Circle K locations in the U.S.

News September 14
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Cannabis software firm Akerna inks $17 million acquisition

Denver-based cannabis technology company Akerna signed an agreement to acquire a marijuana business management software firm for $17 million in cash and stock.

News September 14
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WM Technology to acquire marijuana marketing platform Sprout

Irvine, California-based WM Technology, a cannabis special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), announced it has acquired Sprout, a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing platform for the marijuana industry.

News September 14
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Cannabis food company gets initial creditor protection order in Canada

Plus Products, a marijuana and hemp foods company, received an initial creditor protection order from a Canadian court as it attempts to restructure its business.

News September 14
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South Dakota rejects some restrictive medical marijuana proposals

Lawmakers in South Dakota approved a vast majority of proposed medical marijuana industry regulations submitted by the state health department, but they rejected several specific rules that would have restricted…

News September 14
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