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Class-Action Lawsuits Send Medbox Shares Lower, Highlight Risks of Going Public

By John Schroyer Medbox Inc., one of the most prominent publicly traded companies in the cannabis space, is…

News February 5
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Super Bowl a Boon for Washington MMJ Business

A cannabis company in Washington State is capitalizing on the Super Bowl in a big way. Solstice Grown,…

News January 30
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Week in Review: Bank Axes CO Service, Contentious Biz Plan in Alaska & Concerns Over Potential AG

By John Schroyer An Oregon-based bank retreats from the Colorado marijuana market, an entrepreneur reveals plans to open…

News January 30
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SEC Gives Green Light to Marijuana Company’s Stock Registration

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a share registration by a company that will engage in…

News January 29

Prominent Investment Firm Pumps Money Into Cannabis Tech Company

Another mainstream investment firm is hoping to cash in on the cannabis industry. Tao Capital Partners, which pumped…

News January 28
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MBank Nixes Services for Colorado MJ Companies

Well that was quick. MBank, the Oregon-based financial institution that recently announced it would begin serving Colorado marijuana…

News January 27

Report: Cannabis Sales Rise 74% in 2014

Medical and recreational marijuana sales jumped 74% last year to hit $2.7 billion compared with roughly $1.5 billion…

News January 26
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Chart of the Week: Comparison of 2014 Investment Activity in Marijuana vs. Other Industries

By Jennifer Mann Last year was a significant one for cannabis investments. U.S.-based private equity firms, venture capitalists…

News January 26
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3rd Annual Marijuana Business & Investor Survey Underway

Marijuana Business Media has launched its annual survey of cannabis professionals to gather key financial, operational, business and…

News January 23
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Growing Number of Banks & Credit Unions Catering to Cannabis Industry, But Challenges Remain

The lack of access to traditional banking services is a constant concern in the cannabis world, but the…

News January 22
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