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Legal Settlement Allows for 1st Maritime Transport of State-Legal Cannabis in Massachusetts

The state's Cannabis Control Commission issued an administrative order permitting shipment of marijuana over intrastate waterways as part of a settlement in a lawsuit Vicente LLP filed on behalf of licensed dispensaries on the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

Will a Lawsuit Challenging CSA’s Constitutionality Move Forward?

Oral arguments were heard to determine the merits of a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s authority to enforce the Controlled Substances Act against state-legal, intrastate cannabis businesses.

From Custodian to Cultivation Supervisor

How Vera Diaz overcame an unstable childhood in the foster care system and worked her way up from a janitorial position at Root & Bloom to being a key member of the company’s cultivation team.

SUV Crashes Into Massachusetts Dispensary Ahead of 4/20

Three people were injured when a vehicle drove through Zahara Dispensary’s wall and 15 feet into the store during operating hours last week.

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Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Continue Growth With Record March Revenue

The state’s dispensaries sold 4% more cannabis in Q1 2024 than a year ago as the average flower price continues to trend downward at an all-time low.

These 23 States, DC Collected $2.9 Billion in Cannabis Excise Tax Revenue in 2023

While Washington levies the highest excise tax rate in the nation, its cannabis revenue didn’t represent the highest percent of its total state tax revenue.

Cultivating People and Plants

Despite a challenging end to 2023, there was 'spontaneous collaboration' at Root & Bloom that helped propel the Massachusetts-based cannabis company to the top spot of the Best Cannabis Companies to Work For–Cultivation program.

Governor Healey Announces Nation-Leading Effort to Pardon Marijuana Possession Misdemeanor Convictions

The move is the most comprehensive action by a Governor following President Biden’s call for marijuana pardons in the states.

Ascend Wellness Executes Agreement to Acquire 2nd Cultivation License in Massachusetts

The deal includes a 54,000-square-foot facility in Amesbury and is now pending regulatory approval.

DOJ Files Motion to Dismiss Cannabis Operators’ CSA Lawsuit, Calls it ‘Fruitless’

In its response to a lawsuit filed by a group of Massachusetts cannabis businesses, the U.S. Department of Justice says plaintiffs “lack standing to challenge” the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act.

Massachusetts Dispensaries Ring Up Record $1.8 Billion in 2023 Cannabis Sales

The state’s retail market growth stalled during its fifth full year of legalization as the average price per ounce dipped to an all-time low.

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