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Legislation and Regulation

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Delayed in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy has requested a change that would levy a fine for underage cannabis possession before he will sign the legislation into law.

January 4, 2021

Finance

Eve & Co Announces CAD$1M Private Financing

The financing has a two-year term and is to be received in two equal tranches of CAD$500,000.

January 4, 2021

Finance

WeedMD Announces CEO Leadership Transition and New Board Appointment

George Scorsis, WeedMD’s Executive Chairman, has been named interim CEO, while WeedMD Chief Legal Officer Jason Alexander has been appointed to Board Director.

January 4, 2021

Finance

Harborside Inc. Announces Departure of Steve DeAngelo

The cannabis industry veteran will focus on new opportunities.

January 4, 2021

Colorado

New Colorado Marijuana Rules Go Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2021

The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s rules focus on the new social equity program and enhanced sustainability regulations.

January 4, 2021

Finance

Tip 'T.I.' Harris Joins Viola as Social Justice and Reform Ambassador

The award-winning artist, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, professor and podcast host will lead strategic social impact initiatives for the Black multi-state cannabis operator.

January 4, 2021

LED Lighting Cannabis Cultivation Facility

Cannabis Lighting Research Reveals Cultivation Practices Are Improving

More growers are using sophisticated technologies to measure light, but some are still not tracking essential growing metrics. Industry experts weigh in on key findings from the research.

December 28, 2020

Mergers and Acquisitions

U.S. Senate Approves Legislation to Expand Medical Cannabis Research, Missouri Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over State’s Cultivation License Cap: Week in Review

The Senate passed a bill this week that would allow the attorney general to increase the number of federally licensed entities authorized to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.

December 26, 2020

Nevada

THC-Infused Tonics Find Their Place in Cannabis Beverage Market in 2020

Brands hope the low-sugar, carbonated drink niche helps make this edibles segment more approachable.

December 23, 2020

Michigan

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Commutes Michael Thompson’s Sentence for Nonviolent Cannabis Offense

The governor also commuted the sentences of Lawrence Cadroy, Lorenzo Garrett and Larry McGhee, who all were imprisoned for nonviolent drug offenses.

December 23, 2020

Pennsylvania

UFCW Local 1776 Members at CannTech Ratify Their First-Ever Union Agreement

The three-year agreement includes retirement benefits, wages and LGBTQ non-discrimination language.

December 23, 2020

Missouri

Missouri Judge Upholds State’s Medical Cannabis Rules

Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce has rejected a lawsuit brought by Paul Callicoat, who argued that the state’s limit on cultivation licenses violated his family’s constitutional “right to farm.”

December 23, 2020