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Illinois regulators adopt Metrc’s marijuana seed-to-sale software

Illinois regulators are replacing the state’s BioTrack marijuana seed-to-sale software platform with Metrc.

News February 5
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California issued 63 cannabis recalls, nearly 500 product embargoes in 2024

California’s chief cannabis regulator on Wednesday morning released information about enforcement and consumer-safety efforts the agency initiated in…

News February 5
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Massachusetts marijuana testing lab sues competitors over ‘fraudulent’ practices

A Massachusetts marijuana testing lab has filed a lawsuit accusing eight competitors of “fraudulent” practices of inflating THC…

News February 5
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Super Bowl another opportunity for cannabis businesses to boost brand and product awareness

The Super Bowl, like marijuana, brings people together while providing a new opportunity for cannabis brands and operators to…

News February 5
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Virginia Senate OKs adult-use marijuana retail; House advances companion bill

The Virginia Senate again has approved a bill to establish an adult-use marijuana program, and the House advanced…

News February 4
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Colorado cannabis operator’s testing experiment yields damning pesticide, microbial and potency results

More than 85% of regulated marijuana products sold in Colorado’s adult-use market might violate health and labeling laws,…

News February 3
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Ohio GOP lawmaker’s bill would upend voter-approved adult-use marijuana

A Republican lawmaker in Ohio has introduced a bill that would raise adult-use marijuana sales taxes, limit home…

News January 31
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When can cannabis businesses challenge compliance standards? 

For a cannabis business, one potential risk of new product development is that state regulators will determine the…

News January 31
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Cannabis vaporizers are actually edibles with THC, lawsuit claims

An Illinois cannabis consumer has filed class action lawsuits against two marijuana companies, alleging they are selling products…

News January 29
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Metrc lands marijuana traceability contract with US Virgin Islands

Track-and-trace software maker Metrc has secured a contract with the U.S. Virgin Islands to support its medical and…

News January 28
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