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Legislation and Regulation

House to Vote on SAFE Banking Act, U.S. Government Grants $3 Million for CBD Research: Week in Review

The House will vote later this month on bipartisan legislation that would allow cannabis businesses to access the federal banking system.

September 21, 2019

Finance

California May Get Every Licensed Cannabis Business Loaded Into Track-and-Trace System by Next Month

Statewide, the state has issued more than 6,700 cannabis business licenses.

September 19, 2019

Interviews & Opinion

Berkeley Patients Group Turns 20: Settling Into California’s Legal Cannabis Market

In Part II of a three-part series, BPG Co-Founder and Vice President Etienne Fontan discusses how the state’s cannabis industry has changed post-legalization and how the dispensary has overcome the growing pains.

September 17, 2019

California

Everything You Want to Know About the Emerald Triangle Harvest (From Its Farmers)

“The harvest season is beautiful and busy,” says Daniel Stein, owner of Briceland Forest Farm in Briceland, Calif.

September 16, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Industry Stakeholders Address Vaping-Related Lung Disease Outbreak, FTC Warns CBD Companies Against Unsubstantiated Health Claims: Week in Review

The cannabis industry is confronting the vaping-related lung disease debate after six reported deaths, more than 450 other cases of vaping-related illnesses across 33 states and a series of national news headlines brought the issue to the forefront this week.

September 14, 2019

Mergers and Acquisitions

Innovative Industrial Properties Acquires California Property Portfolio, Enters into Long-Term Leases with Vertical

The acquisition expands the company's footprint to 2.2 million square feet in 12 states.

September 12, 2019

Finance

GenTech to Acquire Online CBD Retailer

The company continues its focus on the CBD food and beverages marketplace with a letter of intent to acquire a California-based e-commerce retailer.

September 12, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Create Stringent Quality Control Policies for Cannabis Products

Assemblyman Tom Lackey introduced AB 1833, legislation demanding more stringent quality control and testing practices for cannabis products.

September 11, 2019

Interviews & Opinion

Fruit Slabs Embraces Inclusiveness with Kosher-Certified Cannabis Edibles

The brand has obtained kosher certification for two flavors of its cannabis-infused fruit strips, with additional flavors to be certified by the end of the year.

September 11, 2019

Attracting Investors and Raising Capital for Your Cannabis Business

Canndescent Closes $27.5 Million Series C Preferred Funding

The investment will fuel Canndescent's new product categories and drive regional expansion.

September 10, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

California Cannabis Banking Bill Stalls

Legislation allowing the state to create special banks to handle funds from the cannabis industry will not pass this year.

September 10, 2019

Interviews & Opinion

Berkeley Patients Group Turns 20: Compassionate Beginnings

In Part I of a three-part series, BPG Co-Founder and Vice President Etienne Fontan shares the dispensary’s origin story, borne from a passion for cannabis and the patients it serves.

September 10, 2019