New York’s medical cannabis program has finally been expanded, but the reviews have been mixed. On one hand, any expansion that increases patient access to…
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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…
Cannabis businesses understandably want to protect their product — and for retailers, the on-hand cash — from theft. All employers have an interest in a…
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…
“Pennsylvania State Capitol” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Kumar Appaiah The demand for legalized medical marijuana in Pennsylvania came from varied, but equally admirable, sources. Parents of children with…
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…
Many cannabis companies seeking to raise capital appear to have some misunderstandings about how to do so. In order to clarify these prevailing misconceptions, here’s…
The industry must pick its poison carefully By Sean Badgley Much has been said about the failure of Ohio’s Initiative 3, which would have legalized…
New rules wouldn’t be implemented until 2018 By Joseph Tully In October, California Governor Jerry Brown signed three bills into law that impose regulations and…
Nevada and New York industries progress, but travel far different routes By Marguerite Arnold Since recreational marijuana sales began Jan. 1, 2014 in Colorado, it…