"California"

The legalization of cannabis in several states is helping the industry gain access to insurance products taken for granted in other economic sectors. But there…

But I have to admit that I’m a little surprised by how many people that consume cannabis do so without a medical recommendation. Considering how…

Cannabis businesses face unique challenges in protecting their brands. With an outdated federal regulatory regime and changing state landscapes, cannabis businesses must be aware of…

With recreational cannabis sales slated to begin in California after the New Year, pesticide use remains a major concern as growers transition from the Golden…

Although it’s not a universal rule, most municipalities require business owners to prove they have a suitable location prior to applying for a license. It’s…

Ryan Kunkel thinks big. In early 2011, he launched his Have a Heart-branded medical dispensaries with the goal of rapid expansion and the best customer…

As everyone knows, California is on the verge of implementing statewide rules and regulations for the cannabis industry. Considering the state’s medical program started in…

This story was originally published in the October 2017 issue of Marijuana Venture, on sale now online at a store near you. “This does not…

We figured that the best place to start telling our story in this crazy world of “legalized” cannabis would be the very beginning. In our…

In 1872, two grizzled forty-niners walked into a San Francisco bank with a bag full of diamonds, claiming to have discovered the richest mining field…