News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

DC Passes Law Protecting Workers From Failed Drug Tests

Jun 18, 2022 | National

The city council in Washington, D.C. took a step forward in protecting employees from marijuana restrictions. In early June, lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that would stop employers from firing employees who fail cannabis tests. To come to fruition,...

Health Canada: No New Cannabis Beverage Rules Before Fall 2022

Jun 17, 2022 | Canada

Canadian cannabis companies awaiting a potentially major regulatory overhaul that could pump new life into the country’s fledgling infused beverage market will have to wait a bit longer. Canada’s federal health department told MJBizDaily that proposed...

Social Equity Education Session Featuring Cannabis Real Estate with CLG Realty Advisors

Jun 17, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Real estate is an integral component to successfully obtaining a commercial cannabis license in Michigan. There are many issues surrounding acquiring the necessary interest in real estate for licensure. Join Harry Barash, director of real estate with CLG Realty...

CRA Seeks Additional Participants For Energy Sustainability Workgroup

Jun 15, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is expanding the energy sustainability workgroup to include discussion and provide suggestions on waste, water, and air sustainability in the cannabis industry as it relates to the Michigan Regulation of Taxation of Marihuana Act and the...

Michigan Initiative To Legalize Psychedelics Won’t Be On November Ballot

Jun 14, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Looks like Michiganders won’t be voting on legalizing psychedelics that year after all. Activist groups Decriminalize Nature Michigan and Students for Sensible Drug Policy announced they are withdrawing their efforts to get an initiative legalizing psychedelics...