DEA Launches New Registration Forms For Medical Marijuana Manufacturers, Distributors And Testing Labs
DEA launches new federal registration forms for medical marijuana manufacturers, distributors, and testing labs to align…
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Federal scheduling process has “gaps” amid ongoing marijuana review (Newsletter: September 24, 2026)
Federal marijuana review faces structural gaps as Congress targets high-risk cannabis products and opponents push to rec…
Read more →Mainstream insurance companies push for cannabis industry access
Mainstream insurers are pushing for legislative access to the cannabis industry, signaling potential relief on high comm…
Read more →Insurance Industry Groups Endorse Bill To Ease Coverage For Marijuana Businesses
Insurance industry groups endorse new congressional legislation to protect carriers serving state-legal cannabis busines…
Read more →Cannabis company insurance bill filed in Congress (Newsletter: September 18, 2026)
New congressional bill targets cannabis insurance access. Read the latest federal update, North Carolina polling data, a…
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Residents of Rock Hill, Missouri Sue Cannabis Facility Over Odor
Rock Hill, MO residents sue a Proper Brands cannabis facility over odor issues, highlighting growing legal risks for ope…
Read more →Marijuana MSO ditches problem Arizona testing lab after repeat problems
Story Cannabis drops an Arizona testing lab across 11 stores over repeat issues, highlighting supply chain risks and com…
Read more →Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage For Marijuana Businesses Would Be Shielded From Federal Punishment Under New Congressional Bill
New bipartisan CLAIM Act aims to protect insurance companies working with state-legal cannabis businesses from federal p…
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Federal Appeals Court Reverses Breach of Contract Judgment for Cannabis Cultivator, Saying Federal Law Prohibited Agreement
Appeals court reverses $38.1M cannabis contract judgment, citing federal prohibition as a barrier to enforcing supply ag…
Read more →Pelorus Capital Is Potentially Perilous
Analyze Pelorus Capital's position in cannabis finance and what lender instability means for dispensary and brand operat…
Read more →Campaign to criminalize Massachusetts cannabis sales heavily outspending opposition
National anti-marijuana groups are heavily outspending opposition in a push to dismantle the $1.65B Massachusetts cannab…
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Oklahoma Cannabis Extraction Facility Owner Charged With Murder After Fatal Explosion
Oklahoma cannabis extraction facility owner faces murder charges after a fatal explosion kills two employees, raising in…
Read more →When will pro sports embrace legal cannabis advertising?
Pro sports leagues still ban cannabis advertising despite legalization. Learn what this means for cannabis brand marketi…
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Congressional Researchers Call Out FDA For Not Publishing Hemp Cannabinoid Lists And Guidance On Product Containers That’s Six Months Overdue
Congressional researchers criticize the FDA for missing deadlines on hemp cannabinoid lists and product container guidan…
Read more →Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout
Major MSO faces insurance carrier lawsuit aimed at avoiding class-action payouts. Learn risk management takeaways for ca…
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North Carolina Police Can Search Based On Smell Of Cannabis, Supreme Court Rules
North Carolina Supreme Court rules police can search vehicles based on cannabis smell, impacting regional operators, con…
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Verano Challenges Its New Jersey Cannabis Industry Labor Peace Agreement
Verano Holdings challenges New Jersey's labor peace agreement mandate, testing the legality of state-enforced union requ…
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Survey: Employers Are Testing for Cannabis More Than Two Years Ago
A 2026 survey reveals that 60% of employers now screen job applicants for cannabis, marking an increase in testing compa…
Read more →Largest strike in cannabis industry ends at MSO-owned Illinois cultivation operation
The largest strike in cannabis industry history has ended at an Illinois cultivation site, signaling increased labor scr…
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Trump AG Dodges Question About Further Rescheduling Of Marijuana Beyond Medical Use
Acting AG nominee Todd Blanche sidesteps commitment to broader federal cannabis rescheduling, signaling potential for co…
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West Virginia Treasurer Allocates Medical Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto
WV Treasurer allocates medical cannabis revenue despite Governor's veto, causing uncertainty for program funding. Busine…
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Trump puts medical cannabis protections in budget (Newsletter: April 6, 2026)
Trump budget includes medical cannabis protections. FBI memo, Medicare hemp rules, & state legalization efforts signal e…
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