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Twice-ousted Massachusetts cannabis czar sues again, claiming corruption and public safety risks

Former Massachusetts cannabis czar Shannon O'Brien is once again suing a longtime state adversary, claiming she was ousted after identifying serious problems in the $1.6 billion state industry.

News August 24
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Aurora Cannabis urges shareholders to reject Curaleaf hostile takeover

Aurora Cannabis is asking its shareholders to sit tight and treat Curaleaf Holdings’ hostile takeover bid with skepticism. In a statement Monday, the Edmonton, Alberta-based global medical cannabis company also…

News August 24
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Canadian LPs expand presence in European cannabis

Tilray raises global medical cannabis capacity, expanding cultivation in Quebec and Portugal to meet rising demand.

News August 21
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Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement

A second major marijuana multistate operator is attempting to elude labor-friendly licensing requirements in New Jersey cannabis law with a federal lawsuit.

News August 21
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Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers

Illinois cannabis regulators are proposing to allow outdoor cannabis cultivation for the first time. The proposal could boost small craft growers, supporters say.

News August 20
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New Mexico cannabis sales steady as Texas border towns drive growth

Through the first half of the year, retailers generated about $284.9 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales.

News August 20
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Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout

A major cannabis MSO is being sued by its insurance carrier to avoid any payout in a separate multistate class-action lawsuit.

News August 19
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Michigan cannabis store wins fight over Flock camera

Months after the camera was installed, Jars Cannabis mounted a “No Flock Zone” sign directly in front of the device, blocking its view.

News August 19
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Cannabis MSO Curaleaf advances hostile takeover of Canadian LP Aurora

Curaleaf commenced the offer Aug. 18, moving past Aurora’s leadership to put the proposal in front of investors.

News August 18
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