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MJBiz CEO To Step Down Marijuana Business Daily's Chris Walsh will step down as CEO in January. The move comes nearly a year after Denver-based cannabis publishing and trade show business was acquired by Emerald X, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) for $...

One of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, Hurricane Ian, is taking its toll on marijuana operators as well. Logically. So far, more than 100 cannabis businesses in Florida were closed on Thursday, as its operators determined there is a high safety risk for its staff,...

Annual cannabis vape sales continue to grow across many major markets–fueling demand and a growing eco-footprint. Rising consumer demand comes despite environmental concerns lobbed at various market aspects, from cultivation to packaging. Worries are exceptionally high on single-use...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference has something new for its upcoming Chicago conference, September 13-14, after the overwhelming success of its 4/20 Miami event. As part of celebrating individuals, entrepreneurs and organizations doing amazing things ...

Last year, the French alcohol maker Remy Cointreau (OTC: REMYY) sued Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) for alleged trademark infringement over its CBD-infused sparkling water brand Quatreau. Cointreau (pronounced KWAN'troh) claimed that Canopy used Quatreau, (KWA'troh) to "trade-...

In the days leading up to the recent bear market entry, cannabis insiders provided Benzinga with varied opinions regarding the impact of inflation on the cannabis sector. As fears of skyrocketing inflation fueled the bear market, some remained optimistic about cannabis, even confident in...

The cannabis and LGBTQ rights movements have been connected from the beginning, as they mutually supported reform throughout the decades. "Arguably, neither would exist as they do today if not for the other," said Tyme Ferris, founder and CEO of cannabis brand Pantheon...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently revealed that in a joint effort with his colleagues, he plans to reach out to Republican senators to find out what "they want" to see included in a bill to legalize cannabis federally. The Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (...

The House of Representatives approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, H.R. 3617 on April 1, sending it to Senate. The MORE Act removes cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allowing states to legalize cannabis, its...

The House of Representatives approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, H.R. 3617 on Friday, sending it to Senate. The MORE Act removes cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allowing states to legalize cannabis, its...

Has competition in the Canadian cannabis market finally reached its climax? Some advocates would say so, considering that unpaid marijuana regulatory fees have grown ten times over the years, according to data from Health Canada, reported MJBizDaily.   According to some...

After setting a marijuana sales record with consumers spending more than $1.4 billion on cannabis during the first year of legal recreational cannabis sales, which began, in November 2020, Arizona saw a decrease in cannabis purchases in January, reported Arizona Mirror. In the first...

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas dismissed a lawsuit filed by Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) against GW Pharmaceuticals on Feb. 25th. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2020, and since then, Britain’s GW Pharma was...

As the cannabis market matures and comes online, sources tell Benzinga that equity and inclusion continue to lag and that industry efforts made in recent years often feel superficial. Inclusion and Equity Still Lag "The United States Cannabis Community has never made a legislative, ethical, or...

Last month the images of cannabis plants with powdery mildew circulated on social media. The photos were taken at Canopy Growth's (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) facility in Smiths Falls, Ontario. However, Mario Castillo, vice president of manufacturing at the Canadian cannabis giant, said...