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Interviews & Opinion

Cannabis Industry Stakeholders Weigh in on New York’s Packaging and Labeling Regulations

Proposed rules include a sustainability program that directs licensees to incorporate at least 25% post-recycled consumer content into their packaging.

October 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition Chair Dasheeda Dawson Appointed Founding Director of Cannabis NYC

The dynamic industry trailblazer will lead New York's groundbreaking support of the legal cannabis industry in the world's projected largest market.

October 13, 2022

New York

New York Governor Says Adult-Use Cannabis Sales ‘Still on Track’ to Launch This Year

Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters Oct. 5 that the state will still realize its plan to have 20 dispensaries open by the end of 2022.

October 7, 2022

New York

New York Attracts 903 Applicants for Cannabis Retail Licenses

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management will issue the first 150 dispensary licenses to those impacted by prohibition.

September 29, 2022

Florida

Ascend Shuffles Leadership Team After CEO’s Domestic Charge

The multistate cannabis operator commenced a search for a new CEO, moving Abner Kurtin to executive chairman of the board.

September 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New York Regulators Approve Medical Cannabis Home Grow Regulations, Issue New Adult-Use Licenses

The Cannabis Control Board also approved amendments to New York’s hemp program and appointed a deputy counsel to the Office of Cannabis Management this week.

September 21, 2022

California

Cookies Partners With Cirona Labs on New Products

The company plans to launch a range of infused products later this fall, including beverages, capsules, tinctures and topicals, with support from Cirona’s R&D.

September 15, 2022

New York

Merida Capital Holdings Partners With Azucarera El Viejo for Medical Cannabis Facility in Costa Rica

The partnership comes after the Central American country legalized the use of cannabis for medical and therapeutic purposes.

September 13, 2022

Florida

Ascend Wellness CEO Arrested, Charged With Domestic Battery

Abner Kurtin, who also serves as the multistate operator’s chairman, was released from Miami-Dade County jail and issued a stay-away order.

September 7, 2022

New York

National US Cannabis Dispensary Franchisor Joins Forces With Global Cannabis Franchise Brokerage

Unity Rd. and Cannabis10X are working together or create the strongest cannabis franchise network in the industry.

August 30, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New York Announces Number of Conditional Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses, Separated by Region

The Office of Cannabis Management began accepting applications Aug. 25.

August 25, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions

Ascend Wellness Calls Off MedMen NY Acquisition After 17 Months

Despite settling an M&A lawsuit in May, Ascend CEO cancels $88-million deal, calling New York a “highly uncertain” regulatory environment.

August 16, 2022