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Michigan lawmaker pushing repeal of ‘deceitful’ new cannabis tax that’s closing stores

In response to a new 24% Michigan cannabis tax that's depressing sales and closing stores, a state lawmaker…

News August 12
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European acquisition leads to record revenue for Canadian cannabis LP Organigram Global

Organigram's Q3 revenue rose 49% to CA$105.8 million after its Sanity Group acquisition, lifting international sales to 35%…

News August 12
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Will Congress save hemp THC beverages from the looming federal ban?

Hemp THC beverage operators are hopeful a bipartisan proposal to legalize and tax the sale of low-dose drinks…

News August 11
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How federal marijuana rescheduling changes the game for cannabis trademarks and IP protections

Federal marijuana rescheduling means more than tax relief. Operators should review what new steps they can take to…

News August 11
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Senate extends temporary lifeline for hemp THC – and sets up fight with cannabis industry

Hemp and alcohol advocates have limited time to convince Congress to keep the $28 billion hemp sector alive…

News August 10
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Why a Massachusetts town owes the cannabis industry $2 million

A Massachusetts city must pay three cannabis stores more than $2 million to repay money it misspent on…

News August 7
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New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events

Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.

News August 7
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Another Colorado cannabis cultivation operation shuts down after acquisition

The layoffs come days after Verdant, a cannabis investment and operations platform, acquired the Native Roots stores in…

News August 6
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How cannabis retailers can leverage market data to boost revenue

Most operators don’t know what to buy, why they need it or what decisions the data can drive…

News August 6
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