The Business of Cannabis

Hemp Industry Urges Trump To Stop Congress From ‘Reversing’ The Crop’s Legalization That He Signed Into Law

Oct 8, 2025 | National

A leading hemp industry organization has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, applauding him for his role in legalizing the crop during his first term and imploring him to prevent Congress from “reversing” the reform by banning hemp products containing any amount...

The Cannabis Industry’s $6 Billion Debt Wall

Oct 8, 2025 | National

A debt avalanche is bearing down on the U.S. cannabis market to the tune of roughly six billion dollars coming due by the end of 2026, with the top five borrowers—each a multi-state operator (“MSO”)—accounting for about $3.4 billion. The sector’s reliance on costly...

Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules

Oct 8, 2025 | Great Lakes Region

Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control’s rules for advertising are too stringent and go against the voter-approved recreational cannabis law. “I think we’ll keep seeing more and more of Ohio sales continue to grow, but...

MiCIA Files Lawsuit To Overturn 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax

Oct 8, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Just hours after Governor Whitmer signed the budget bills into law on Tuesday, our attorneys at Dykema and Honigman filed a suit in the Michigan Court of Claims asking the court to strike down the wholesale tax we are now facing, wrote Robin Schneider, Executive...

Saginaw Mother Accused Of Giving Children THC Gummies Asks Judge To Help Her See Her Kids

Oct 8, 2025 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A Saginaw mother accused of repeatedly giving her three children THC gummies was back in court Thursday, Oct. 2, and asked a judge to amend her bond conditions to allow her more access to her kids. Stephany L. Mogg, 34, appeared before Saginaw County District Judge...