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JuicyFields’ Nearly $700 Million Cannabis Scam Case Leads To 9 Arrests The investigation into one of the biggest scam cases in the cannabis industry, estimated to be nearly $700 million, has led to 9 arrests. A joint investigation conducted by several… The post JuicyFields’ Nearly $700 Million Cannabis Scam Case Leads To 9 Arrests appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

A thriving Black woman-owned cannabis business meets suburban resistance Hope Wiseman is exactly whom Maryland leaders envisioned supporting when cannabis equity became a state initiative. In Prince George’s County, more dispensaries make some residents and lawmakers shudder. The former… The post A thriving Black woman-owned cannabis business meets suburban resistance appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Wana Brands CEO Nancy Whiteman Stepping Down The co-founder of one of the most recognizable cannabis brands in the industry will serve as a member of the board of managers of Wana parent company Canopy USA.

Congressional Leaders and Social Justice Advocates Call for Cannabis Decriminalization During Cannabis Summit in Washington, DC Last Prisoner Project brings together 30+ organizations for 420 Unity Day of Action press conference, lobby day, and White House candlelight vigil.

This Year’s 4/20 Poised to Be the Biggest Yet With the cannabis industry holiday falling on a Saturday and more adult-use markets online than ever before, analysts predict sales will soar above 2023’s strong performance.

Foreign Investment in U.S. Cannabis: Five Key Considerations By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Cannabis investments are difficult enough when the investor is a U.S.-based person or entity. But things can get immensely more complicated when foreign investment is on… The post Foreign Investment in U.S. Cannabis: Five Key Considerations appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

New Poll Shows Florida May Lack Voter Support to Pass Adult-Use Legislation in November The Ipsos poll suggests Floridians’ support of adult-use cannabis legalization falls short of the 60% supermajority needed to approve the citizen initiative in the upcoming election.

Marijuana tax revenues fall short of projections in many states, including Colorado Nearly half of Americans live in a state that allows legal access to recreational marijuana. Eleven more states, including Wisconsin and Florida, are considering legalization in 2024. One of the most common rationales… The post Marijuana tax revenues fall short of projections in many states, including Colorado appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Organic Payment Gateways Announces a "Square Payment Processing Alternatives for CBD" Support Program Reacting to increased interest from both retail and e-commerce CBD and hemp businesses, OrganicPaymentGateways.com has just announced that it will provide a free, expedited CBD merchant account consultation and placement service for any legal CBD website owner based in the US. Business owners who suddenly find themselves without payment processing due to being shut down by Square, Stripe, or PayPal can reach out for priority placement.

New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill For the second time, the New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize weed for adults, including provisions permitting 15 dispensaries to sell adult-use cannabis in the state. The post New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill appeared first on High Times.