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Michigan cannabis operator charged with importing illegal THCA

Michigan regulators filed a complaint against a cannabis company for allegedly importing THCA concentrate from another state.

News August 2
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New York has shuttered 1,000-plus illicit marijuana sellers, governor says

Authorities in New York state have closed 1,009 illicit marijuana sellers since the spring, including 779 in New…

News August 1
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Cannabis businesses incorporate reused materials into packaging

Large and small cannabis operators have been implementing more sustainable packaging initiatives such as recycled and reused materials.

News August 1
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Members of anti-marijuana groups sue New York regulators

A group of New York residents filed a lawsuit against the state's marijuana regulatory agencies and their top…

News July 31
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Oklahoma imposes stricter rules for cannabis testing labs, seeks THCA ban

Oklahoma has enacted stricter standards for medical cannabis testing laboratories, including a state reference lab to double-check results…

News July 31
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New Zealand rule changes will ease medical marijuana exporting

New Zealand’s body of senior ministers has approved rule changes that will make it easier for the nation's…

News July 31
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Sustainable cannabis cultivation methods boost efficiency and the bottom line

With increased state regulations, applied science and the grow environment are just as important to cannabis cultivation as…

News July 31
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Virginia fines hemp businesses nearly $11 million for violating rules

Authorities in Virginia levied $10.77 million in fines on almost 350 businesses across the state for violating rules…

News July 30
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Is the future of cannabis in Europe? Q&A with Bloomwell CEO Niklas Kouparanis

Germany’s recreational cannabis market has limited opportunity, but Bloomwell Group's Niklas Kouparanis is bullish on the medical market.

News July 30
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Marijuana company with Israel, Germany operations regains Nasdaq compliance

IM Cannabis Corp., a medical marijuana company operating in Israel and Germany, said it has regained compliance with…

News July 30
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