The Business of Cannabis

New York: Hemp THC Beverage Crackdown Promised As Widespread Illegal Sales Continue

Intoxicating hemp-derived products can be found at mainstream retailers throughout New York State, including at grocery and convenience stores in New York City. That’s despite clear directive in state law requiring sellers of such products to obtain a...
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Indiana: Hemp Industry Gets A Little Breathing Room

New federal restrictions on THC-infused products have been pushed back one month, giving Hoosier businesses more time before much of the market could become federally illegal. Indiana's hemp-derived cannabinoid industry has generated billions statewide in...
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Michigan: A $31.8 Million Marijuana Verdict Goes Down In Federal Appeals Court

A Michigan marijuana grower won a $31.8 million jury verdict for breach of contract… then watched it disappear on appeal. On September 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit held that federal courts cannot enforce a contract to buy and sell...
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Illinois: Access To Medical Cannabis Expands Through New Dispensary Licenses

Illinois has issued medical cannabis dispensary licenses to 37 existing adult-use dispensaries, allowing them to serve registered medical patients and adult-use customers at the same location. The change took effect immediately, according to Gov. JB...
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First Cannabis Cafe In United States Opens

Oct 2, 2019 |

The first cannabis cafe in the United States opened Tuesday in Los Angeles. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, it will be the first farm-to-table restaurant that highlights cuisine and cannabis. West Hollywood created eight cannabis consumption licenses and of more...

Hydrogen Cyanide Found In THC Vaping Cartridges

Oct 1, 2019 |

Bootleg marijuana vaping cartridges sold on the black market have been found to contain hydrogen cyanide, according to a report. A cannabis testing facility in California analyzed a sampling of 18 cartridges containing THC — the active ingredient in marijuana — from...