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Industry Headlines

LEEF Brands Acquires New York Cannabis License

The California-based company completed the transaction for a processor license.

June 10, 2025

Dispensary

Union Chill Opens 14,000-Square-Foot Cannabis Dispensary in Corning, NY

The opening marks one of the state’s largest dispensaries, which features one-on-one consultation areas, delivery service and event space.

May 16, 2025

New York

Cannabicity Opens New York Dispensary, Debuts Retail Advisory Service for Fellow License Holders

The woman-founded cannabis retailer’s ‘Powered By Cannabicity’ service offers investment and expertise to help expand the state’s market.

March 7, 2025

Compliance

22 Tips to Conquer Compliance in Cannabis

Five cannabis industry compliance experts offer their tips for compliance success.

March 7, 2025

New York

Patients, Providers, Advocates Gather at NY Capitol, Decry Deterioration of Medical Cannabis Program

The advocates are demanding action from elected officials amid dispensary closures curtailing access to medical products unavailable in the adult-use market.

March 5, 2025

New York

Less Than 1.5% of New York’s Banks, Credit Unions Service Cannabis Industry

The state launched a cannabis banking directory for the industry, but the list of financial institutions is limited.

February 6, 2025

Top Stories

A 2024-2025 Look Back and Ahead: ‘Excited to Put 2024 in the Rearview Mirror’

In this special feature, nine cannabis industry leaders from plant-touching companies reflect on 2024 and share what they are looking forward to and predicting for the year ahead, from their businesses to state, national and global cannabis markets.

January 20, 2025

New York

New York’s Warrantless Hemp Shop Raids Must Stop, Judge Orders

State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Marcelle ruled that the New York City Sheriff’s Office and state regulators are prohibited from conducting the searches.

January 14, 2025

New York

4 New York Dispensary Licensees Sue State Regulators Over Buffer Rule

The retail operators are challenging the state’s Office of Cannabis Management for granting waivers they say violate the buffer between dispensaries.

January 10, 2025

Top Stories

6 Cannabis Industry Legal Cases, Policy Reforms and Trends to Watch in 2025

2024 was another busy and interesting year of legal and political developments for cannabis. Here are some key issues and must-watch cases for the year ahead.

January 7, 2025

Top Stories

New York’s Medical Cannabis Sales Figures Go Unsung in 2024

The state’s 32 medical cannabis dispensaries eclipsed nine figures for the year, pushing the state’s combined sales total close to $1 billion for 2024 alone.

January 6, 2025

Top Stories

Bat Poop Fatalities, Farm Bill Extension Lead CBT’s Top Stories in December

Illinois legislation to regulate hemp products, the DEA’s subpoena blunder and Minnesota’s unknown launch were among the most-read articles this month.

December 26, 2024