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Alleged fake marijuana unions are expanding foothold across United States

Ascend Cannabis’ adult-use marijuana store in Montclair, New Jersey, underscores a "significant problem" in the nation's marijuana industry…

News October 30
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Marijuana companies suing US attorney general in federal prohibition challenge

Four marijuana companies, including a multistate operator, have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in…

News October 27
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Employees at Las Vegas marijuana retailer unionize

Employees at The Dispensary in Las Vegas have voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local…

News October 24
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Multistate operator’s cannabis delivery partnership convinces executives to expand

When Massachusetts-based multistate operator MariMed decided to launch a delivery service in its home state two years ago,…

News October 24
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Marijuana MSO Cresco Labs exits Arizona, secures mortgage in New York

Marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs has exited Arizona by selling its only asset in the state, Encanto, for…

News October 19
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Marijuana MSO 4Front Ventures takes out $10M loan for Illinois operations

Multistate marijuana company 4Front Ventures Corp. obtained a $10 million senior secured credit facility, which will be put…

News October 17
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Cannabis seed-to-sale software giant Metrc pivots focus to companies

Cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company Metrc has shifted its focus from state governments to companies as its footprint has…

News October 12
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Maryland-based cannabis retailer buoys business with spa and holistic pharmacy

Curio Wellness built diversification into its business model to provide backup revenue for the company and to overcome…

News October 10
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Marijuana operator Verano is switching Canadian stock exchanges

Marijuana multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. is in the process of moving its Canada-listed shares from the Canadian…

News October 3
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How labor unions can benefit cannabis operators

Conventional wisdom contends that businesses and labor unions are naturally adversarial. But it doesn’t have to be that…

News September 27
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