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Corruption allegations highlight risk-reward of limited cannabis licenses

Rejected for a coveted cannabis retail license in an affluent California wine country town, a small marijuana retail…

News March 5
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Meta, Google must quit promoting illicit marijuana, New York governor says

New York's governor is demanding that social media sites and search engines such as Meta and Google stop…

News February 28
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White couple at center of social equity lawsuits in multiple cannabis markets

Lawsuits by a white couple from California, Jeffrey and Justyna Jensen, have disrupted social equity programs in multiple…

News February 28
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring…

News February 26
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Cookies sued again by cannabis retail partner in $100 million dispute

Leading cannabis brand Cookies is in a widening legal dispute with its partner in dozens of adult-use marijuana…

News February 22
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New York awards 110 more adult-use marijuana business licenses

New York regulators on Friday awarded 110 new adult-use marijuana business licenses.

News February 16
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New York village sues marijuana stores affiliated with Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

The New York village of Massena alleges in a lawsuit that two marijuana stores affiliated with the Saint…

News February 15
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New York approves 2 adult-use stores as politicos weigh cannabis law changes

New York regulators gave the OK for two more adult-use stores to open as lawmakers ponder some potential…

News February 9
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MedMen owes us thousands of dollars, marijuana brands and ex-employees say

A monthslong MJBizDaily investigation into the business practices of marijuana multistate operator MedMen Enterprises reveals a widespread pattern of…

News February 8
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Cannabis incubators can improve equity and grow business, operators say

A new batch of cannabis incubator and apprenticeship programs are offering resources and hands-on experience to small marijuana…

News February 6
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