Judge Grants Treez Favorable Judgement in Cannabis-Related Visa Lawsuit Against Feds A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security wrongfully denied an amended H-1B visa petition to one of the company’s workers.

National Hemp Association Puts Four Asks Before RFK Jr. With Kennedy’s selection to lead HHS, NHA ensures the hemp industry is heard.

Snoop Dogg Launches Direct-to-Consumer Hemp-Derived Product, Lifestyle Marketplace SWED.com offers nationwide access to Snoop Dogg's curated hemp-derived products, smoking accessories and exclusive lifestyle merchandise

Judge Halts Corporate Transparency Act, Calling It a ‘QuasiOrwellian’ Statute Here’s what cannabis businesses need to know about the complaint against the government, the preliminary injunction order and what to expect next.

Attorney General Undelegated DEA’s Rescheduling Authority, Lawyers Argue; Possible Stay Could Delay Hearings The cannabis rescheduling buck stops with the DOJ head, according to attorneys arguing that the DEA administrator cannot issue the final rule.

The Cannabist Co., Flower by Edie Parker Launch Partnership in Virginia, Colorado The collaboration brings the brand’s top-selling products to two markets and commences the launch of the brand’s new edibles line, ‘Seedies.’

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing to Run Through March 2025 A Prehearing Ruling following this week’s preliminary hearing outlines the upcoming schedule and procedures, states the 43,564 public comments submitted ‘unlikely’ to be received into the hearing record.

Rescheduling Marijuana Does Not End Insurance Challenges for Cannabis Industry By Michael H. Sampson, Esq. Like businesses in virtually any other industry, businesses in the cannabis industry require many different types of insurance coverage – not just property or product… The post Rescheduling Marijuana Does Not End Insurance Challenges for Cannabis Industry appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

How Michigan created a $10B weed market Brian Hanna, executive director of Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency, unpacks the successes and challenges of the country’s most dynamic marijuana industry. Michigan is on the verge of hitting $10 billion… The post How Michigan created a $10B weed market appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Deep Roots Harvest Doubles Down on Nevada Deep Roots Harvest was founded in 2014 as a cultivator-first operation in Nevada’s medical cannabis market that from the get-go favored the customer loyalty that comes with more rural locations… The post Deep Roots Harvest Doubles Down on Nevada appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Year-End Promotions to Boost Cannabis Dispensary Sales As the year winds down, cannabis dispensaries can boost sales with strategic year-end marketing investments. The holiday season is a prime time to connect with customers, attract new buyers, and… The post Year-End Promotions to Boost Cannabis Dispensary Sales appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Innovative Designs: Exploring the Latest Trends in Cannabis Packaging By Jonathan Ballard, Vice President of Market Development, LeafyPack One of the most unique challenges as a cannabis operator is figuring out, how do you like to package your cannabis… The post Innovative Designs: Exploring the Latest Trends in Cannabis Packaging appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Ohio-based Klutch Cannabis Partners with International Cannabis Brand Cookies to Bring Cookies’ Celebrated Products to Ohio’s Adult Use Market Starting in January 2025, Klutch Cannabis dispensaries will offer Cookies’ celebrated flower and vape products, with edibles and concentrates slated to follow later in the year.

Genetic Fingerprinting: Preventing Cannabis Catastrophes Strict protocols can be a great start, but DNA profiling can enable cannabis growers to avoid in-house genetic mix-ups, ensure authentic genetics, detect pathogens and more.

Pa. lawmakers say it’s high time to legalize recreational marijuana They’ve heard from the experts across North America. They’ve watched states surrounding Pennsylvania green light recreational marijuana. Now a pair of House lawmakers is working on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in… The post Pa. lawmakers say it’s high time to legalize recreational marijuana appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Hydrofarm Announces a Strategic Partnership With Trolmaster This partnership brings together the resources and expertise of the respective companies, ushering in growth and increased innovation to provide specialized products to growers of different sizes and crops.

Attention, Canna Companies! CTA Filing Deadline this Month By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski For anyone that has not yet met their Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements, now is the time! The deadline for entities created… The post Attention, Canna Companies! CTA Filing Deadline this Month appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Breeding Basics Make your first ‘cross’ a success by creating a structured breeding program with these 6 tips and a simple, 4-step program.

Ohio Bill to Ban Hemp Products, Trump’s AG Picks Lead CBT’s Top Stories in November Claims that the DEA conspired with prohibitionists to manipulate the rescheduling process were also among the most-read articles this month.

DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling An administrative law judge asked the agency’s lead attorney the question during preliminary proceedings for an upcoming rescheduling hearing.

Cannabis caregivers and large grow sites will soon be illegal in Hawaii, impacting thousands HawaiiNewsNowThousands of Hawaii medical cannabis patients depend on caregivers to grow and process marijuana for them as medicine. But those caregivers will be illegal in just a few weeks, along… The post Cannabis caregivers and large grow sites will soon be illegal in Hawaii, impacting thousands appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Once the Face of the State’s Cannabis Loan Fund, He Now Fears Foreclosure All cameras were on Roland Conner when he first opened, but in a fate experienced by other store operators, his deal’s costly requirements are threatening his dreams. In June, Roland… The post Once the Face of the State’s Cannabis Loan Fund, He Now Fears Foreclosure appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Avextra Portugal Unveils Advanced Breeding Program to Develop Proprietary THC and CBD Cultivars, Establishing a Key IP Pillar Led by industry experts, including former GW Pharmaceuticals Director Alan Sutton and genetics and cultivation expert Steven Tan, the program focuses on breeding proprietary plants that are ideal for clinical research and pharmaceutical production.

Leading Regenerative Organic Cannabis Certifier Partners With Retail Outlets in Oregon and California to Launch New 'Organic Section' Program Amid a pesticide crisis in the cannabis industry, the new program makes organically grown Sun+Earth Certified products more accessible to consumers

Lume Cannabis Co. Marks 4th Harvest of Outdoor Cannabis Crop Lume’s outdoor cannabis grow operation is the most robust to date; expected to contribute half of the company’s 2024 product.

Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures Lancaster District Court Judge Susan Strong dismissed a lawsuit against the legalization initiatives, ruling both measures fulfilled state requirements.

Nebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on… The post Nebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Green Thumb Industries Receives Repayments on Cansortium Loan The cannabis company received roughly $23 million of principal plus 13% of accrued interest from Cansortium.

Who Is Binoid? Are They Legit In the ever-evolving world of cannabinoid products, Binoid has emerged as a go-to brand for enthusiasts and newbies… The post Who Is Binoid? Are They Legit first appeared on High Times.

Hemp and the New Senate Farm Bill By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner Harris Sliwoski The U.S. Senate’s version of the Farm Bill finally landed this week. They’re calling it the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (the… The post Hemp and the New Senate Farm Bill appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Winners for medical marijuana dispensary licenses in most KY regions announced. See the list Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis and Gov. Andy Beshear announced the first group of dispensary business license winners for most commonwealth counties in a lottery drawing Monday afternoon. The drawing,… The post Winners for medical marijuana dispensary licenses in most KY regions announced. See the list appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Colorado cannabis companies have a new strategy to attract more hesitant customers: weaker weed “Low-dose cannabis products are one of the products in demand right now,” industry leader says At Terrapin Care Station, a Denver dispensary on Broadway, area manager Adam Shepler stood behind… The post Colorado cannabis companies have a new strategy to attract more hesitant customers: weaker weed appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch A planned lottery to give some would-be cannabis business owners a licensing head start won’t go forward early this week after a judge halted the process Monday. Ramsey County District… The post Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Acreage Expects to be Acquired by Canopy USA in Mid-December The cannabis company provided an update on the corporate transactions.

DEA Could Subpoena HHS in Cannabis Rescheduling Hearings The Drug Enforcement Administration indicated it could target a ‘novel’ two-factor test used to determine currently accepted medical use.

DEA Denies Collusion Allegations Ahead of Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing The DEA argues that cannabis advocates have no evidence that the agency engaged in unlawful communications with a prohibitionist group.

Verano Dispensary Workers Ratify Teamsters Union Contract in Illinois The cannabis retail workers at the company’s Zen Leaf store in Evanston voted unanimously to ratify the collective bargaining agreement.

Smart Approaches to Marijuana Responds to Claims It Colluded With DEA The prohibitionist group says cannabis rescheduling advocates are attempting to ‘create a sideshow’ of the DEA’s hearing process.

Trump Is In: Will Pro-Cannabis Reform Be In or Out? What will the new administration and a Republican-controlled Congress mean for cannabis policy? Could we see movement on SAFER Banking before the transition? National Cannabis Roundtable Policy Director David Mangone shares his insights.

Cannabis Rescheduling Judge Says Hands Tied Behind Back, Can’t Add More Participants The DEA’s administrative law judge said he was 'not involved in or apprised of' the process the agency utilized to select the participants.

FDA Clears MAPS Researchers to Proceed With Cannabis Study for Veterans With PTSD The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) researchers negotiated with the FDA for three years.

How Trump’s New Attorney General Pick Pam Bondi Might Affect Cannabis Reform The president-elect plans to nominate Florida’s former attorney general for his cabinet, but she lacks a pro-cannabis record.

Foreclosure Notice – NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL   VIA FED EX. FIRST CLASS MAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED   To: The parties listed on Exhibit A attached hereto From: FLYING… The post Foreclosure Notice – NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Rescheduling Judge Authorizes Prohibitionist Group to Respond to Collusion Claims Smart Approaches to Marijuana was accused of working behind the scenes with the DEA before an administrative law judge hearing was granted.

Jane Leads the Way for AI in the Cannabis Industry Cannabis e-commerce provider Jane Technologies, Inc. highlights the strategic use of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools across its product ecosystem.

Planet 13 Taps New National Marketing VP to Drive Brand Growth Bryant Ison joins the cannabis company after working with Pepsi, Band-Aid and Clorox; he will oversee the transition of VidaCann locations in Florida.

Trump’s Pro-Cannabis Pick for Attorney General Withdraws Name Matt Gaetz cited an uphill battle in receiving confirmation in the Senate as his reasoning for removing himself for consideration for a cabinet spot.

This industry is high on the thought of Matt Gaetz as attorney general The president-elect’s attorney general pick was one of the most pro-cannabis lawmakers on Capitol Hill. There’s one group that’s thrilled with Donald Trump’s embattled pick for attorney general: weed companies.… The post This industry is high on the thought of Matt Gaetz as attorney general appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis regulator faces heat after rejecting over a thousand initial applicants Minnesota cannabis regulators say they’ll hold a lottery in the coming weeks to determine who will operate the state’s first legal marijuana businesses, but the Office of Cannabis Management is… The post Cannabis regulator faces heat after rejecting over a thousand initial applicants appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Rescheduling Advocates Say DEA Stacked Deck, Colluded With Prohibitionists An administrative law judge is giving the DEA five days to respond to the allegations—if it wants to—after he already approved the hearing’s participant list.

2024 State of the Cannabis Lighting Market This ninth annual exclusive report takes a deep dive into the fluctuating lighting trends among commercial cultivators.

hi Seltzer Partners With Total Wine in National Distribution Deal for Infused Beverages The hemp-derived THC beverage brand’s distribution agreement with Total Wine & More includes its new line of delta-9 THC-finished seltzers.

Is Trump Good for Cannabis? MariMed CEO Explains Jon Levine, who also serves as the company’s president, goes into detail about a heads-down business approach that supersedes White House politics.

Trulieve Opening 2 New Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Florida The retail facilities in Dania Beach and Spring Hill mark the company’s 157th and 158th locations in the Sunshine State.

High Tide Opening 3rd Canna Cabana Dispensary in Hamilton, Ontario The new store marks the cannabis company’s 187th retail location in Canada and 73rd location in Ontario.

Cannabis Control Commission doubles down on hazardous dust after worker death The state agency released a bulletin Wednesday advising cultivators to expand protections inside growing facilities. Nearly three years after a worker died from marijuana dust at a cannabis production facility… The post Cannabis Control Commission doubles down on hazardous dust after worker death appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Joe Rogan Says Harris Campaign Barred Discussion of Marijuana Legalization as Condition for Interview When Kamala Harris’s campaign team was haggling with Joe Rogan over the conditions that would be placed on a prospective interview, they relayed that the nominee wanted to avoid answering questions… The post Joe Rogan Says Harris Campaign Barred Discussion of Marijuana Legalization as Condition for Interview appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana? President-elect Donald Trump is expected to come to the White House with a laundry list of policies he wants to change or reverse. The Biden administration has moved to ease… The post Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Group for small pot farmers sues N.Y. and warns industry ‘at risk of collapse’ The Cannabis Farmers Alliance says the rollout of the retail market “has been disastrous” for participants at all levels of the industry. A lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of the… The post Group for small pot farmers sues N.Y. and warns industry ‘at risk of collapse’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

New Rule, December 5: Oregon Cannabis Retailers, Processors and Labor Peace Agreements Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski Oregon’s Measure 119 passed last week, as expected. This means that as of December 5th, every OLCC licensed retailer, processor, researcher and testing lab must secure a labor… The post New Rule, December 5: Oregon Cannabis Retailers, Processors and Labor Peace Agreements appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.