Cannabis Industry News

NEW YORK — Dispensary concept chain Gotham launched the Gotham Growth Project (GGP), a business accelerator program designed to support growth-stage cannabis consumer brands from underserved communities. The inaugural cohort will […]... Read more

Cannabis operators are clinging to a capital playbook that no longer works — waiting on reform, “sideline” investors, or a return to the equity markets of five years ago. But the drought isn’t cyclical; it’s structural. Between 280E, regulatory unpredictability, and a vanished exit path, traditional equity logic collapses. The... Read more

WASHINGTON – The National Hispanic Cannabis Council (NHCC) expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Susie Plascencia as co-executive director. She will serve alongside NHCC executive board member Aaron Lopez. NHCC […]... Read more

Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis... Read more

A UK survey found most cancer patients using prescribed medical cannabis reported symptom relief, improved quality of life, and low side effects.... Read more

CHICAGO — 93 Boyz, a brand founded by musician and actor Vic Mensa, launched the Free Smoke Medical Program, a community-centered cannabis assistance initiative created to support individuals who rely on medicinal […]... Read more

On January 28, 2026, the NGA hosted a roundtable to bring together 11 states and industry stakeholders to discuss cannabis and hemp policy. Sessions focused on the status of cannabinoid markets, public health and safety strategies, how Governors can take the lead in ensuring sustainable marketplaces, and the role Governors... Read more

Source: German Cannabis Business Assoc – Newsletter Court Prohibits Advertising of Medical Cannabis via Delivery Platforms 26-01-21 | Apotheke Adhoc reports that the Apothekerkammer Nordrhein (AKNR) obtained a preliminary injunction before the Hamburg Regional Court against a provider that had advertised medical cannabis in a legally impermissible manner. The court reportedly prohibited, in particular, the presentation of... Read more

An insider’s postmortem on how speculative Canadian capital, bloated valuations, and bad incentives helped wreck the U.S. cannabis market. The post Who Killed the U.S. Cannabis Market? Blame Canadian Investment Bankers first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Opening your first dispensary is a milestone. Scaling it — profitably, compliantly, and without burning out the team — is another challenge entirely. In cannabis, each new location behaves like a new regulated entity, with new approvals, licenses, and operational risk. This guide breaks down what retailers need before expansion:... Read more

NEW YORK — Dispensary concept chain Gotham launched the Gotham Growth Project (GGP), a business accelerator program designed to support growth-stage cannabis consumer brands from underserved communities. The inaugural cohort will […]... Read more

Cannabis operators are clinging to a capital playbook that no longer works — waiting on reform, “sideline” investors, or a return to the equity markets of five years ago. But the drought isn’t cyclical; it’s structural. Between 280E, regulatory unpredictability, and a vanished exit path, traditional equity logic collapses. The... Read more

WASHINGTON – The National Hispanic Cannabis Council (NHCC) expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Susie Plascencia as co-executive director. She will serve alongside NHCC executive board member Aaron Lopez. NHCC […]... Read more

A UK survey found most cancer patients using prescribed medical cannabis reported symptom relief, improved quality of life, and low side effects.... Read more

CHICAGO — 93 Boyz, a brand founded by musician and actor Vic Mensa, launched the Free Smoke Medical Program, a community-centered cannabis assistance initiative created to support individuals who rely on medicinal […]... Read more

An insider’s postmortem on how speculative Canadian capital, bloated valuations, and bad incentives helped wreck the U.S. cannabis market. The post Who Killed the U.S. Cannabis Market? Blame Canadian Investment Bankers first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Opening your first dispensary is a milestone. Scaling it — profitably, compliantly, and without burning out the team — is another challenge entirely. In cannabis, each new location behaves like a new regulated entity, with new approvals, licenses, and operational risk. This guide breaks down what retailers need before expansion:... Read more

In an exclusive interview with High Times, Jim Belushi talks about playing Ken Kesey and why Belushi’s Farm is no longer cultivating cannabis. The post Jim Belushi on Weed, His Latest Movies and the Mess We’re in Right Now first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Buds & Roses A longtime Ventura Boulevard dispensary blending neighborhood warmth with seasoned cannabis expertise in Studio City. Sponsored Buds & Roses has been a fixture on Ventura Boulevard in […]... Read more

Harvest Cannabis San Pedro A San Pedro dispensary focused on curated cannabis products and informed, approachable service. Sponsored Harvest Cannabis San Pedro is a community-focused cannabis dispensary located in the […]... Read more

Switzerland's government is one step closer to its yearslong effort to launch a trial program involving the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. Switzerland nears launch of recreational cannabis trial is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Potency testing on store-bought cannabis flower by a Canadian laboratory has found THC levels significantly lower than the labeled value, sparking an industrywide conversation about how to address inaccurate THC claims. Canadian cannabis industry reckons with inflated THC label claims is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

In an industry that once had an unusually high percentage of female CEOs, the marijuana sector now has fewer women in leadership positions than the U.S. average. Opinion: 5 steps to close the marijuana industry’s C-suite gender gap is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis... Read more

Cannabis producer Hexo reported a lower loss for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2023, but the Gatineau, Quebec-based company’s sales took a nosedive, according to its quarterly report. Cannabis producer Hexo trims loss, but sales plummet is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly Holdings this week laid off another 40 employees, or 21% of its workforce, a day before reporting its full-year and fourth-quarter financial results. Marijuana tech firm Leafly lays off 40 workers as annual revenue rises 10% is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

Any disruption to the economy - particularly when it involves banks - is disconcerting and potentially impactful to the cannabis industry. Opinion: What the demise of Silicon Valley Bank means – and does not mean – for marijuana finance is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for... Read more

The largest provincial business advocacy body in Canada is calling on the Ontario government to allow cannabis consumption establishments as part of efforts to modernize and champion the sector. Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on province to allow cannabis lounges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

Longtime cannabis industry executive Kris Krane is rejoining 4Front Ventures, the multistate marijuana company he co-founded, as a member of the board of directors. Kris Krane returns to marijuana MSO 4Front Ventures with board seat is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Jupiter Research, a marijuana vape cartridge subsidiary of Phoenix-based Tilt Holdings, refinanced and extended its revolving credit facility. Tilt Holdings marijuana vape subsidiary Jupiter Research refinances debt is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Health Canada has asked five companies to stop distribution and sale of noncompliant cannabis edibles products by the end of May and provincial wholesalers have been notified of the ongoing crackdown after months of confusion, MJBizDaily has learned. 5 Canadian cannabis producers face May deadline in ‘extracts/edibles’ conflict is a... Read more

Vegas lounges struggle to gain foothold one year after launch, though many expected it more than not. The post One of Las Vegas’ cannabis lounges closes its doors appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Medical marijuana remains legal in Nebraska, but implementation faces hurdles after regulatory bill fails to advance. The post Nebraska medical cannabis regulations stall in legislative committee appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Policies designed to protect public safety might actually be increasing risks but pushing production overseas. The post Regulatory chaos threatens US hemp industry appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

CEO: The company was "somewhat impacted by broader industry dynamics," due in part to the failure of Amendment 3 in Florida. The post Fluent posts $40M loss for 2024 despite New York entry, other expansion efforts appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The bill could still become law, however, because Arkansas only requires a simple majority to overturn a governor's veto. The post Arkansas governor spikes medical marijuana drive-thru windows appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The latest effort, dubbed STATES Act 2.0, would nullify 280E and protect state-legal cannabis markets. The post STATES Act reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The cash-strapped multistate operator is seeking a management cease trade order while working to secure financing. The post 4Front Ventures delays annual filings, can’t pay auditors appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The new partnership wants to solve the typical cannabis cash crunch for businesses through a referral deal. The post Safe Harbor Financial, FundCanna team up to tackle cannabis banking headaches appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The new rates, which still require a second board vote, are expected to go into effect on July 1. The post Sonoma County joins growing list of California localities rolling back cannabis taxes appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The state reported total sales of $130.8 million in March, just shy of the December 2024 holiday peak. The post Missouri marijuana sales holding steady in 2025 appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis... Read more

On January 28, 2026, the NGA hosted a roundtable to bring together 11 states and industry stakeholders to discuss cannabis and hemp policy. Sessions focused on the status of cannabinoid markets, public health and safety strategies, how Governors can take the lead in ensuring sustainable marketplaces, and the role Governors... Read more

Source: German Cannabis Business Assoc – Newsletter Court Prohibits Advertising of Medical Cannabis via Delivery Platforms 26-01-21 | Apotheke Adhoc reports that the Apothekerkammer Nordrhein (AKNR) obtained a preliminary injunction before the Hamburg Regional Court against a provider that had advertised medical cannabis in a legally impermissible manner. The court reportedly prohibited, in particular, the presentation of... Read more

Law.com Patent litigation is expanding in the cannabis industry, as shown by a surge of new lawsuits in January, a trend that could continue as the industry grows. What Happened? Find out if you can afford it behind the paywall, I certianly can’t https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2026/02/04/maturation-of-cannabis-industry-is-bringing-out-the-lawsuits/?utm_source=policy-decoded.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=dailybrief&utm_campaign=policy-decoded&slreturn=20260206061053... Read more

NORML’s Amicus Committee today filed an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Hemani, arguing that the federal government’s categorical ban on firearm ownership for individuals with a history of marijuana use violates the Second Amendment. “For centuries, Americans cultivated, consumed, and prescribed cannabis without... Read more

SAF Files Amicus in Case Challenging Firearm Ban by Marijuana Users   BELLEVUE, Wash. — Jan. 29, 2026 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the respondent in United States v. Hemani, a case challenging the federal lifetime ban... Read more

by Christopher Osher and Evan Wyloge, The Denver Gazette January 29, 2026, Co-published with The Denver Gazette This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Denver Gazette. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights Porous Regulations: Despite being one of the first states to ban the... Read more

Frankfurt Regional Court Prohibits Bloomwell Advertising with Rapper Sido 26-01-13 | According to a press release by the North Rhine Chamber of Pharmacists (AKNR), the Regional Court of Frankfurt has issued a preliminary injunction against the telemedicine platform Bloomwell. The company is prohibited from using musician Sido to advertise medical cannabis. The court also... Read more

National Law Review by: Sarah A. K. Blitz, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP  – In the Know Federal cannabis policy is entering 2026 in a “split-screen” posture: marijuana appears to be moving toward a less restrictive federal status, while hemp is facing a major federal contraction (covered in our next installment, Cannabis in 2026 – Part II:... Read more

Courthouse News A dispute over a U.N. vote on cannabis ended Tuesday with a sharp warning from Europe’s highest court: Once the EU settles on a common position abroad, member states cannot go off script. That message was directed squarely at Hungary, after Budapest voted against a jointly agreed EU... Read more