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Legislation and Regulation

New Terms Announced for Canopy Growth-Acreage Holdings Merger, California Extends Cannabis License Fee Deferrals: Week in Review

This week, Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings amended the terms of their merger deal, which has significantly dropped in value.

July 4, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Again Delays Awarding New Cannabis Licenses

The state had planned to issue craft grow, infuser and transporter licenses July 1, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker instead issued an executive order to delay the permits indefinitely.

July 1, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Cresco Co-Founder Leaves Company’s Board of Directors, Vireo Health Severs Ties with Former Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton: Week in Review

This week, Joe Caltabiano resigned from Cresco’s board of directors after leaving his role as president in March.

June 13, 2020

Finance

High Times Enters Strategic Agreement with Red White & Bloom

The partnership allows High Times to enter the Michigan, Illinois and Florida markets.

June 10, 2020

Illinois

Illinois Regulators Announce Permanent Rules to Break Ties in the Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Process

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has filed permanent rules regarding how dispensary licensees will be selected when two or more applicants have tied scores.

June 8, 2020

Illinois

Illinois Hemp Growers Can Sell Product Into Legal Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Markets

Jeff Cox, bureau chief for medicinal plants, shares details behind the new policy.

June 1, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Meet 40 Acres and a Mule, a Family Group Seeking Cannabis Business Licenses Under Illinois’ Social Equity Program

Cousins Gregory Owens and LaRicia Nelson discuss their passion for the industry, plans for their adult-use business and how they set their applications apart by uniting as a family.

May 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Newly Released Memo Advises DEA to Change Cannabis Research Regulations, Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, a 2018 memo surfaced, indicating that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s practices have been non-compliant with international drug laws for decades.

May 9, 2020

Finance

Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Surpass $37 Million in April

The state’s dispensaries sold nearly 819,000 items in the 30-day period.

May 6, 2020

Cannabis License Application

After Licensing Delay, Illinois Social Equity Applicant Remains Optimistic, Outlines Enterprising Plans

Parkway Dispensary anticipated a decision about its dispensary license application May 1 but will have to continue waiting.

May 4, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Delays Awarding New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses, Canopy Growth Lays off 200 More Workers: Week in Review

This week, Illinois regulators planned to issue 75 adult-use dispensary licenses, but instead announced that they will now wait until the governor’s disaster proclamation expires.

May 2, 2020

Coronavirus and Cannabis

Illinois Delays Issuing New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The state planned to award 75 new adult-use dispensary licenses May 1, but will now wait until the governor’s disaster proclamation expires.

April 30, 2020