Greenlane CEO Aaron LoCascio: Supplying the Goods
Greenlane founder and Chief Executive Officer Aaron LoCascio admits he’s been obsessed with acquisitions “for a very long time”—which is why his company’s recent acquisition of its closest competitor, VaporNation, should have surprised no...
Congressional Committee Declines to Approve Cannabis Banking Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A congressional committee decided against amending banking rules for the cannabis industry.
If enacted, the new regulations would have prevented the U.S Department of Treasury from attempting to "penalize a financial institution...
Cannabis-Infused Gifts for Dads and College Grads
Traditionally, the month of June celebrates dads and grads. This Sunday is Father’s Day, while all month long hopeful college graduates are getting ready for a well-deserved summer off and embarking on the next...
Uruguay Faces Cannabis Supply Shortage
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Uruguay is running out of weed.
The first country to approve nationwide recreational cannabis sales doesn't have enough legal cannabis to go around. According to a government official, Uruguayans consumed about 20-25...
Senate Committee Approves Farming Bill That Includes Hemp Legislation
WASHINGTON D.C. – It’s a happy day for hemp advocates like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as the Senate Agricultural Committee voted 20-1 to approve 2018 Farm Bill legislation that includes provisions that...
Helping People Heal: Spotlight on CannaCraft
Dennis Hunter always wanted to start a legal cannabis business.
Hunter, 46, grew up in the enchanting weed forests of Humboldt County, California, and learned early on about the health benefits ascribed to the plant...
Oregon Cannabis Dispensary Raided by Feds
CORVALLIS, Ore.–Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Agency yesterday raided marijuana dispensary Corvallis Cannabis Club (CCC).
Federal officials allege that the marijuana retailer was involved in interstate cannabis distribution and...
Merida Capital Partners Crosses $50 Million in Assets Under Management
NEW YORK -- Merida Capital Partners (Merida), a private equity fund targeting fundamental growth drivers underpinning the rapid development of the cannabis industry, announced it has crossed $50MM in assets under management (AUM) and...
NanoSphere Health Sciences Wins Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award
DENVER – NanoSphere Health Sciences INC (CSE: NSHS) (OTC: NSHSF), the nano-biotechnology company that has commercialized a patented delivery system known as the NanoSphere Delivery System, has been awarded the 2018 Technology Innovation Award...
Members of Congress Join Cannabis Business Leaders at Nation’s Capitol to Advocate for Federal...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, cannabis business leaders with the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) joined members of Congress at the U.S. Capitol to draw attention to the success of regulated legal cannabis programs...