The Business of Cannabis

June CRA Public Meeting Focus On Budgets, Labs, Enforcement And Inspections

Jun 19, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

At the June 13 Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency public meeting the focus was on budget approvals and enforcement, budget approvals, and lab developments. Budget Approvals and Laboratory Developments Michigan’s House, Senate, and Governor’s office have...

Trulieve To Pay $350,000 State Fine To Settle Worker’s Death Case

Jun 19, 2024 | National

Marijuana industry giant Trulieve Cannabis Corp. continues to be haunted by the ghost of Lorna McMurrey, the former Massachusetts worker who died in early 2022 due to working conditions at one of its now-shuttered manufacturing facilities. This week, the Florida-based...

Maryland To Issue More Than 175,000 Pardons For Marijuana Convictions

Jun 19, 2024 | National

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore ordered more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions on Monday, saying the “most sweeping state-level pardon in any state” will help reverse harms from the past caused by the war on drugs. During a news conference, Moore said...

Michigan Cannabis Sales In May Slightly Higher Than April

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

Michigan cannabis sales in May rose by $1.1 million from April to To $279.6 million, an increase of 13.7% from May 2023. Medical sales only accounted for $1.6 million. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported flower made up  $124.3 million of adult-use sales in...

Struggling UK CBD Company Halts Trading Amid Squabbles In the Board Room

Jun 12, 2024 | International

Struggling UK CBD company Chill Brands Group PLC has suspended trading of its shares amid a clash among board members and executives. In a June 10 announcement, the company said it has launched an investigation into two directors who it claims tried to “defraud” the...