Cy Scott: How Data Can Help Startups Navigate Emerging Cannabis Markets
Thu / Jun 7th
It has been nearly four years since adult-use cannabis legislation took effect in Washington and Colorado, and in that time… Read More
California
California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and has quickly become the largest adult-use cannabis market in the world. 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.
MedMen to Buy Florida Cannabis Operator for $53M
Thu / Jun 7th
California-based MedMen intends to buy a Florida medical cannabis operation from Treadwell Nursery in a deal worth $53 million, according… Read More
Steep Hill Offers Compliance Consulting as California Approaches July 1 Regulatory Launch
Thu / Jun 7th
California’s adult-use cannabis marketplace opened for business in January, and although regulatory compliance has been mandatory for cannabis goods produced… Read More
California Senate Advances Bill Establishing Statewide Cannabis Banking Services
Fri / Jun 1st
The California Senate has advanced Senate Bill 930 — a.k.a. the Cannabis Limited Charter Banking and Credit Union Law — which seeks… Read More
Los Angeles, California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Cannabis Operators; 160 Arrested
Thu / May 31st
A crackdown on unlicensed commercial cannabis locations in Los Angeles, California yesterday resulted in 160 arrests and 36 criminal cases… Read More
California Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Bills as Session Winds Down; 7 Remain
Wed / May 30th
Editor’s update: A previous version of this article indicated incorrectly that the delivery-focused bill outlined below had already been rejected… Read More
State Regulators, Canna Operators and Testing Experts Gather to Evaluate the Cannabis Industry at the Canna West Summit
Thu / May 24th
After three successful Cannabis Compliance Summits on the east and west coasts, Infocast is proud to announce the return of… Read More
Feds Tell California Brewer to Cease CBD Beer Production
Thu / May 24th
The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau have ordered a California brewery to cease production of their CBD-infused… Read More
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Xzibit-Owned Vape Cartridge Company in California
Wed / May 23rd
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
Mon / May 21st
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
Fri / May 18th
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
Wed / May 16th
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
Tue / May 15th
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
Mon / May 7th
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
Thu / May 3rd
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
Mon / Apr 30th
Carson, Calif. (April 30, 2018) — Kushy Punch, a premium cannabis brand, proudly announces its partnership with VANES “THE NIGHTMARE ” MARTIROSYAN… Read More
University of California, San Diego Nets $4.7M Grant to Study MMJ for Autism
Thu / Apr 26th
The University of California, San Diego has received a $4.7 million grant to study the efficacy of medical cannabis on… Read More
California Bill Would Create Limited-Service Canna-Banks
Wed / Apr 25th
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
Wed / Apr 25th
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
Thu / Apr 19th
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
Tue / Apr 17th
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
Wed / Apr 11th
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
Tue / Apr 10th
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
Fri / Apr 6th
West Hollywood, California plans to license 16 cannabis consumption lounges where patrons can smoke, vape, or eat infused foods and… Read More
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