The Business of Cannabis

Hash Bash Draws Thousands To University Of Michigan Diag Despite Stricter Marijuana Rules

Look to the left and see someone smoking marijuana. Look to the right and see a vendor distributing bananas. There was still a strong cannabis aroma pervading across the University of Michigan Diag in Ann Arbor Saturday afternoon, despite campus police...

Chicago: 7 Years After Legalization, Final Cannabis Licensing Lawsuit Goes To Court

Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals. At the time...

Ohio Judge Pauses Hemp Product Ban Enforcement, Saying It Favors Marijuana Industry

A Sandusky County court of common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio’s new law banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids except at licensed marijuana retailers is likely unconstitutional and has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the...

Massachusetts: Bill To Double Amount Of Cannabis You Can Buy And Ease Regulations

Massachusetts lawmakers plan to send Gov. Maura Healey a bill this week that would double the limit on how much cannabis an adult can buy or possess in Massachusetts, while also reshaping the state agency that regulates the industry. The legislation, a...

Two Innovative Cannabis Stocks Cornering Hot New Markets

Buying stock in innovative businesses is one of the great joys of investing. By throwing their money behind a company that's making headway in uncharted territory, investors are betting on progress while providing fuel for the journey in the form of capital. In this...

Medical Cannabis Products Not Always What They Seem

Medical cannabis products are not always what they seem, according to a new study led by researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). In fact, the contents of these products can vary considerably from distributors’ claims, according to the study, published...

Understanding The Cannabis Laws In Michigan

Cannabis is now legal in Michigan, but there are some hazy aspects of the new law. Let's clear the air and define what has become legal in the state and what was outlawed in 2020. Both recreational and medical cannabis are legal in Michigan. The products for...

US House Gives Final Approval To Marijuana Banking Reform Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed cannabis banking reform by a strong bipartisan vote of 321-101 on Monday, the first major piece of marijuana legislation approved by the new Democratic-controlled Congress. The bill was overwhelmingly supported earlier in the...