Curaleaf Uses Federal Illegality to Dodge $31.8M Contract Judgment
Curaleaf Holdings escaped a $31.8 million judgment by arguing cannabis contracts can't be enforced federally. The strategy raises concerns a...
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Colorado Audit Reveals Gaps in Cannabis Testing Oversight
A Colorado state audit found regulators failed to prevent contaminated cannabis from reaching consumers due to slow enforcement and inadequa...
Curaleaf Disputes Aurora's Rejection of Sweetened Takeover Offer
Curaleaf disputes Aurora Cannabis's rejection of its enhanced takeover bid, claiming a 217% premium when cash is excluded. Aurora's board de...
15 Indicted in Portland Cannabis Burglary Ring Targeting 17 Businesses
Fifteen people face indictment for allegedly running a nine-month burglary operation that hit 17 Portland cannabis businesses using stolen v...
New Book 'Weed Money' Tracks Cannabis Impact on American Households
Thunder Walker's upcoming book "Weed Money" examines how cannabis has become a standard household expense in legal markets, using Oklahoma's...
Legislation
Idaho and Massachusetts Face Opposing Cannabis Ballot Measures in 2026
Idaho voters will decide whether to restrict future cannabis legalization ballot measures, while Massachusetts faces a proposal to dismantle...
Massachusetts Operator Questions Stricter Cannabis Rules vs. Alcohol
Massachusetts cannabis operator Wes Ritchie argues marijuana faces stricter regulations than alcohol despite lower health risks, citing his ...
Florida Hemp Coalition Pushes State Regulation of THC Beverages
Florida's hemp beverage industry is calling for state regulation of THC drinks, arguing that clear rules would serve as a national model whi...
Green Thumb Expands Florida Footprint with 26th Dispensary
Green Thumb Industries opened its 26th Florida dispensary in Belleview, expanding its Marion County presence near its Ocala cultivation faci...
Culture
Wiz Khalifa Drops Alcohol at 38, Doubles Down on Cannabis Brand
Wiz Khalifa has quit drinking at 38 while maintaining his cannabis brand empire. The rapper told High Times he replaced alcohol with martial...
New Jersey Targets Illicit Cannabis Shops With $250K Fines
New Jersey lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation imposing fines up to $250,000 on unlicensed cannabis retailers, with permanent closur...
Oregon Cannabis CEO Faces Federal Tax Fraud Charges
An Oregon cannabis MSO executive faces federal tax fraud charges, highlighting ongoing compliance challenges in an industry already burdened...