The Business of Cannabis

Divided Supreme Court Rules No Quick Hearing Required When Police Seize Property In Drug Crimes

May 15, 2024 | National

A divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that authorities do not have to provide a quick hearing when they seize cars and other property used in drug crimes, even when the property belongs to so-called innocent owners. By a 6-3 vote, the justices rejected the...

Michigan Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Warren Marijuana Case

May 15, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in a case alleging Warren’s Marijuana Review Committee violated the state Open Meetings Act multiple times. Plaintiffs in the case, Pinebrook LLC et. al. vs. City of Warren and Livwell Michigan LLC et,...

DEA: Average THC Potency Of Illicit Marijuana Flower Is 16 Percent

May 15, 2024 | National

The 16% potency is an increase of 29% from 2021, according to the DEA. “The potency of THC in leafy marijuana is at an all-time high, increasing the potential risk of negative effects on users of any form of the drug, and on children who may consume edibles made with...

SNDL Continues Skymint Purchase Despite Litigation

May 8, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Canadian cannabis company SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) said May 1 its affiliate, SunStream USA, will proceed with the acquisition of equity stakes in U.S. multistate operators Parallel and Skymint, even as legal battles remain over the targeted acquisitions. SNDL said its...

Marijuana Edibles, Vape Pens In Michigan Schools Prompt Calls For Reform

May 8, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Six years after Michigan voters chose to legalize recreational marijuana, some education leaders are calling on the state to do more to combat use in schools.  There’s been an “alarming” rise in student consumption of pot edibles and use of vape...