Feds Tell California Brewer to Cease CBD Beer Production
The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau have ordered a California brewery to cease production of their CBD-infused… Read More
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California
California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and has grown the largest adult-use cannabis market in the world since its inception. The state of California is also home to Humboldt County and the “Emerald Triangle,” where expert growers are known for producing some of the best cannabis in the world.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Xzibit-Owned Vape Cartridge Company in California
A class action lawsuit against vape cartridge manufacturer Brass Knuckles has been filed in California which alleges breach of warranty,… Read More
Creating Pro-Forma Financial Statements for Your Cannabis Business
Part of being an entrepreneur is having to wear many hats. As a business owner, you’re also the head of… Read More
California Bureau of Cannabis Control Proposes Extension of Emergency Cannabis Regulations
The California Bureau of Cannabis Control has proposed the state readopt and extend the current, emergency cannabis industry regulations. Previous… Read More
Doug Esposito: Business Insurance for the Cannabis Industry
Doug Esposito is the Cannabis Practice Leader for Owen-Dunn Insurance Services, a Sacramento-based shared partners brokerage. In the following interview,… Read More
California Raises $60.9M from Cannabis Taxes; Lower than Projected
California has raised $60.9 million in cannabis sales through the first quarter of 2018, after recreational cannabis sales began on… Read More
Report: California Cannabis Industry Spending Record Amounts on Political Campaigns
During the 2015-2016 campaign cycle, cannabis companies, advocates, and entrepreneurs donated at least $1.8 million to California political campaigns in… Read More
Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO Says California’s ‘Botched Legalization’ Forcing Company to Cut Staff, Restructure
Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO Jim Hagedorn said that the company is going to have to cut staff and restructure the company… Read More
Kushy Punch and “The Nightmare” Make Boxing History: First Canna-Business to Sponsor Title Contender
Carson, Calif. (April 30, 2018) — Kushy Punch, a premium cannabis brand, proudly announces its partnership with VANES “THE NIGHTMARE ” MARTIROSYAN… Read More
California Bill Would Create Limited-Service Canna-Banks
A bill proposed in California would create limited-service banks and credit unions to serve the state’s cannabis industry, according to… Read More
California Insurance Commissioner Asks Insurers to Serve Canna-Businesses
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones sent a letter last week to the state’s insurers urging them to offer insurance products… Read More
Canada’s CannaRoyalty Continues California Push, Reaches Agreement to Acquire FloraCal
Canadian cannabis product and brands company CannaRoyalty is continuing its expansion into California, announcing that it has entered an agreement… Read More
Steep Hill’s Cultivation Science Program Helps Growers Prep for California Regulations
Steep Hill is consistently lauded as a top-tier cannabis testing lab — recently, however, the company launched a state-of-the-art Cultivation… Read More
Review: Sunnabis Full-Sun Cannabis Products
Many cannabis companies are excited to make the transition from the medical market to the full-blown adult use market but… Read More
Citibank Asks California Dispensary to Stop Using ‘Citidank’ Name
Citibank has asked a California dispensary that has riffed off the bank’s name to stop using the moniker Citidank – although… Read More
West Hollywood, California Approves Cannabis Social-Use Plan
West Hollywood, California plans to license 16 cannabis consumption lounges where patrons can smoke, vape, or eat infused foods and… Read More
California Issues 1,000+ Cease-and-Desist Letters to Unlicensed Cannabis Operators
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control has issued more than 1,000 cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed cannabis operators since the recreational use… Read More
Berkeley, California Lowers Tax Rate on Cannabis Sales
The city of Berkeley, California has dropped its sales tax on cannabis products from 10 percent to 5 percent in… Read More
Canada’s CannaRoyalty Acquires Third California Cannabis Company
Canadian cannabis business operator and investment firm CannaRoyalty Corp. has acquired California’s River Distribution and its affiliates which hold both… Read More
American Green Transfers Ownership of Town Purchased for Cannabis Tourism
American Green, the cannabis-focused technology company that purchased the California town of Nipton with plans of turning it into a… Read More
California Cannabis Farmer Gets $1M Payout for Thomas Fire Crop Damage
A cannabis cultivator in Carpinteria, California has won a $1 million insurance payout after ashes from the Thomas Fire destroyed… Read More
Ricky Williams Launches ‘Real Wellness’ Cannabis Line in San Diego, California
Former National Football League running back Ricky Williams has unveiled his Real Wellness line – available today at five dispensaries… Read More
Study Finds 51% of Participants Replace or Reduce Painkiller Use with MMJ
According to a study by California-based Dr. Francis D’Ambrosio, 74 percent of his 4,276 patients were able to use cannabis… Read More
Bi-partisan Bill to Temporarily Reduce Cannabis Taxes Introduced in California
Lawmakers in California have introduced legislation to temporarily reduce taxes on the state’s recreational cannabis industry in order to help… Read More