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New Jersey court rules company must reimburse medical marijuana costs

In a ruling that could “fortify medical marijuana programs," the appellate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey decided that workers' compensation law requires an employer to reimburse MMJ costs…

News January 15
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Cannabis producer Tilray taps ex-Molson, Revlon employees for executive roles

Tilray announced changes to its executive roles this week, appointing former Molson Coors Brewing Co. and Revlon employees to key positions. The British Columbia cannabis producer said Chief Financial Officer…

News January 15
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Cresco Lab cannabis growers in Illinois plan to join union

Employees at an Illinois marijuana cultivation facility owned by Chicago-based multistate operator Cresco Labs are the first cannabis workers in the state to unionize. Laborers at Cresco’s facility in Joliet voted…

News January 15
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European Commission proposes unified EU vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations

In advance of the March session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the European Union's executive branch has proposed that EU member nations vote in favor of…

News January 15
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Audit finds problems with Minnesota’s medical marijuana program

The two vertically integrated medical marijuana companies that serve the entire MMJ market in Minnesota lack formal contracts with a testing laboratory as well as other issues, according to a…

News January 15
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Why cannabis businesses are hiring former politicians and regulators to move the industry’s lobbying efforts ahead

Marijuana businesses are increasingly bringing on former national and state politicians and regulators to help them navigate the ever-changing landscape surrounding cannabis legislation and related lobbying efforts as they look…

News January 15
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Illinois probes marijuana retailers for sourcing violations

Illinois regulators are investigating apparent violations of a regulation intended to prevent marijuana stores from sourcing marijuana from a single cultivator. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation also…

News January 14
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Maine lawmaker calls for cannabis banking, insurance reform

Maine legislator John Andrews plans to introduce a resolution in the state Legislature calling for the U.S. Congress to make banking and insurance services accessible to legalized marijuana businesses. Many licensed…

News January 14
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Demand fierce for Missouri medical marijuana manufacturing licenses

The Missouri Department of Health and Seniors Services received 415 manufacturing license applications but granted only 86 permits to manufacturers of infused products such as edibles and vape cartridges.

News January 14
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