The Business of Cannabis

Michigan Pot Companies Could Get More Business As Congress Moves Toward Banning Intoxicating Hemp

Jul 21, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The end may be in sight for intoxicating hemp companies if Republican lawmakers in Congress get their way.  Following the advance of a ban on intoxicating hemp in the U.S. House of Representatives last month, the Senate followed suit last week, by...

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout The State

Jul 20, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in June are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s June 2025 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions: Sturgis 586 Ventures,...

CRA Education Session: Buying And Selling A Cannabis Business With Foley & Lardner

Jul 18, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced Rob Nederhood, transactional partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, will provide a webinar July 24 on selling or buying a licensed cannabis business, a timely session considering how many Michigan cannabis dispensaries are...

Michigan Leads Nation In Cannabis Business Violations

Jul 16, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Cannabis regulators in 29 states and Washington, D.C., issued nearly 2,500 violations in 2024, resulting in $10.8 million in fines, according to a recent analysis by Connecticut-based Cannabiz Media. Michigan accounted for over a third of enforcement actions in...

Republican Lawmakers Approve Bill To Block Justice Department From Rescheduling Marijuana

Jul 16, 2025 | National

A congressional committee has approved a spending bill that contains provisions to block the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation would also maintain a separate longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis programs from federal...