The Business of Cannabis

Federal Labor Law Preempts State’s Attempt To Regulate Union Activity In Cannabis Industry

May 28, 2025 | National

In an ironic turn of events this week, the application of federal law benefited state-licensed cannabis businesses in Oregon—and potentially nationwide. Those involved with the cannabis industry often view federal law as an impediment to cannabis businesses, given the...

Trial Testimony Contends Owner Of Clinton Twp. Vape Shop that Exploded Stacked Pallets Too High

May 28, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Five employees and contractors at a vape supply facility in Clinton Township testified Thursday about operations at the facility and what happened the night of an explosion that threw debris as far as two miles away and left one person dead. Four of the employees were...

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill

May 28, 2025 | National

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation seeking to improve the state’s medical cannabis program. HB 1989 sought to significantly improve product labeling and codify permissible delivery locations. Regulations promulgated by the...

Brinks: No Genuine Conversation Between House, Senate On Road Funding

May 28, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Senate Majority Leader Winnie BRINKS (D-Grand Rapids) says what’s lacking right now in terms of creating a new road funding plan “is a genuine conversation between the House and the Senate.”  “It’s not enough just to have a...

DEA Alleges Chinese And Cartel Gangs Control U.S. Cannabis Trade

May 28, 2025 | National

International crime syndicates have “taken control of” the legal cannabis industry, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report released in May. By exploiting weak regulatory structures, criminal gangs are saturating markets in both the United States and...