Latest Cannabis Headlines
All the headlines from our Cannabis Topic Page, ordered by recency.
The Politics Behind the Push for a Federal Marijuana Business Banking Law
Aug 21 2019 // Senator Jeff Merkley once shadowed a cannabis grower and dispenser as he tried to pay his state taxes. He stuffed a backpack with $70,000 in $20 bills and drove 50 miles — unguarded — with the bulging bag in...
We Need Your Voice
Aug 21 2019 // I love being in the insurance business. We get to be a part of every part of life around the world. We also get to play a part in every emerging risk and trend as they come to the fore of society. As I’m writing...
Alaska Credit Union Ending Marijuana Business Pilot Program
Aug 16 2019 // An Alaska credit union plans to discontinue a pilot program to provide checking and savings accounts to marijuana-related businesses, an official said. Credit Union 1 will end the program Aug. 30 because critical insurance...
California Cannabis Market on Track to Hit $3.1B, Report Shows
Aug 15 2019 // After briefly faltering a year ago, California’s massive cannabis industry seems to be regaining steam. Cannabis sales in the Golden State are expected to reach nearly $3.1 billion this year, a report released today...
Marijuana Access Reduces Opioid-Related Deaths: Research
Aug 15 2019 // Marijuana access leads to reductions in opioid-related deaths, according to new research using data from 1999 through 2017. Investigators found that legalization and access to recreational marijuana cause a significant...
Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act Would Reduce Gaps, Expert Says
Aug 8 2019 // Chris Boden is stoked about the potential of a recently introduced bill in Congress that would create a safe harbor for insurers engaging with cannabis-related businesses. Boden is the cannabis practice group team leader...
Maine’s Largest City Proposes Retail Licensing Rules for Marijuana Businesses
Aug 7 2019 // Officials in Maine’s largest city are proposing licensing regulations for recreational and medical marijuana businesses. The Portland Press Herald reports the proposed rules include a cap of 20 recreational marijuana...
Medical Marijuana Heading to Dispensary Shelves in Louisiana
Aug 5 2019 // Medical marijuana is expected to start reaching select dispensaries in Louisiana on Tuesday, after the state agriculture department completed final testing and cleared therapeutic cannabis for release to...
Canadian Firm Sues Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensary for Copyright Infringement
Jul 26 2019 // A Canadian children’s entertainment company is suing an Oklahoma medical cannabis dispensary chain accusing it of copyright infringement. The Tulsa World reports that Nelvana Enterprises Inc.’s suit filed in...
Democrats File Bills in House, Senate to Legalize, Tax Marijuana
Jul 25 2019 // Bills that would legalize and tax marijuana at the national level, and provide opportunities for people convicted of federal pot crimes to clear their records, were introduced Tuesday in Congress. The companion legislation...
Big Cannabis Bills That Await California Lawmakers Include Banking and Hemp Products
Jul 23 2019 // Next month could be big for California’s cannabis industry. Among legislation introduced last session by state lawmakers was a bill to enable hemp-infused food and beverages to be legally sold by licensed marijuana...
Utah Medical Marijuana Program Getting on Track, 8 Growers Picked
Jul 22 2019 // Utah chose eight companies to legally grow medical cannabis for the first time in the conservative state, though the decision to award a smaller number of licenses raised concerns among advocates about whether supply would...
California Cannabis Seller Wants Court to Void County Delivery Ban
Jul 18 2019 // Another legal fight is underway over home marijuana delivery in California. A licensed cannabis company has sued Santa Cruz County, claiming that it’s violating state law by prohibiting deliveries from out-of-county...
Court Rules Florida Medical Marijuana Regulations Are Unconstitutional
Jul 16 2019 // A Florida appellate court ruled that the state’s approach to regulating marijuana is unconstitutional, possibly allowing more providers to jump into a market positioned to become one of the country’s most...
U.S. Boosting Marijuana Crop Available for Research
Jul 15 2019 // The U.S. government is growing the largest crop of research marijuana in five years, responding to interest in varieties with high levels of THC and CBD. The government is the only source of pot for nearly all research in...
Declarations
Jul 15 2019 // HPE Gender Suit “HPE is committed to ensuring we compensate our employees fairly, and we take any concerns raised by our employees seriously and investigate them fully. We dispute these claims and will vigorously...
Expert: Sophisticated Cannabis Operations Want Higher Limits, Customizations
Jul 11 2019 // Erich Bublitz has seen a significant transformation in his clients’ needs in just a year. Increasingly cannabis businesses are coming to him seeking higher limits, and more policy customizations, as their operations...
Most Local Governments on Sidelines of California Cannabis Rush, But for How Long?
Jul 1 2019 // The number of licensed cannabis businesses in California continues to rise. For the state’s three types of licenses — temporary, provisional and annual — the latest figures show roughly 2,700 businesses...
West Virginia Medical Marijuana Program Could Take Years to Roll Out
Jun 28 2019 // West Virginia patients and caregivers waiting for the state’s medical cannabis program to officially start in July shouldn’t expect their program cards or physicians certificates anytime soon. The Dominion Post...
With Governor’s Signature, Illinois Is 11th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Jun 27 2019 // Illinois’ new governor delivered on a top campaign promise by signing legislation making the state the 11th to approve marijuana for recreational use in a program offering legal remedies and economic benefits to...
