On August 16, 2016, the 9th Circuit delivered a big victory to state-legal marijuana growers and suppliers when it ruled that the U.S. Department of…
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Cannabis businesses understandably want to protect their product — and for retailers, the on-hand cash — from theft. All employers have an interest in a…
Rosa Cazares doesn’t have a lot of time for sleep. The 28-year-old CEO of La Mota, one of Oregon’s largest dispensary chains, spends just…
For those who call Colorado, Oregon and Washington home, growing cannabis outdoors has become the norm. And in most cases, these growers couldn’t be happier…
There have been a slew of enforcement actions against regulated cannabis companies engaging in alleged securities fraud, and the harm caused to investors could have…
Housed in a pair of nondescript warehouses in Thurston County, Washington is a cannabis company with global ambitions and the most year-to-date revenue in the…
With any indoor grow operation, electricity is one of the major concerns for business owners. It’s the lifeblood of growing plants without sunlight, but it…
With the recent news that the IRS is going after Colorado cannabis companies, taxes should be at the forefront of every business owner’s agenda…
In 1938, Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which created a federal minimum wage and required employers to pay overtime. Now, 29 states…
Welcome to Marijuana Venture’s second annual issue dedicated to the women who are leaders and innovators in the cannabis industry. Rather than listing the most…