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The Medicine Woman dispensary, partially owned by the entertainer Ice-T, which closed in Jersey City, is the defendant in at least 3 different lawsuits. Most of the lawsuits are centered on Ice-T’s partners Luke and Chars Burrett. Ice-T seemed to have had no hand in the management of the company. He also doesn’t smoke weed [ . . . ] Source: 3 Lawsuits Tied to Ice-T’s Closed Medicine Woman Dispensary in JC from Heady NJ

A Florida court ruled that tens of thousands of signatures submitted by an adult-use cannabis legalization campaign can be thrown out. Meanwhile, state law enforcement continues to arrest campaign workers. Florida court deals cannabis legalization major setback as arrests of campaign workers continue is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

A Florida court ruled that tens of thousands of signatures submitted by an adult-use cannabis legalization campaign can be thrown out. Meanwhile, state law enforcement continues to arrest campaign workers. Florida court deals cannabis legalization major setback as arrests of campaign workers continue is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons from the process entrepreneurs can use. Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons from the process entrepreneurs can use. Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

“A resolution is coming,” a spokesperson for the state treasurer said of the ongoing issue of unspent cannabis revenue. By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. State Treasurer Larry Pack (R) has still not found a way to spend $34 million collected from the state’s medical marijuana program for substance abuse treatment, law enforcement training or research. In October, Mountain . . .

Cannabis can help you de-stress, but should be used in combination with other steps to reduce the factors and triggers that lead to stress. The post Stress management for real life: Finding the pressure points and moving forward appeared first on The Leaf Online.

East Coast cannabis retailers had on the level of Green Wednesday as people stocked up on marijuana products ahead of the storm. Massive winter storm sees cannabis retail sales surge in four states is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

East Coast cannabis retailers had on the level of Green Wednesday as people stocked up on marijuana products ahead of the storm. Massive winter storm sees cannabis retail sales surge in four states is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

“This study adds to a growing body of evidence that cannabis use may be associated with greater brain volume and cognitive performance in aging adults.” The post Study: Lifetime Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Cognitive Performance in Aging Populations appeared first on NORML.

Short-term rentals like Airbnbs in Washington State would be able to offer guests complimentary marijuana prerolls under a bill introduced this week. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D), would create a new permit category for such short-term rentals, enabling them to apply to be able to provide guests over the age of 21 with a free joint with up to a gram of cannabis. If enacted, there would be a $75 annual permit fee for the rental operators to offer the cannabis service. Each adult guest could get a complimentary preroll “only after an operator or staff person of the . . .

Patient advocates worry the federal intoxicating hemp ban beginning in November will disrupt access to full-spectrum cannabinoid medicines that millions rely on. Fighting the Hemp Ban for Patients The advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) released a report that warns that, without action, patients who depend on full-spectrum cannabinoid medicines will face significant issues. It’s a [ . . . ] Source: Patient Advocates Warn Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban Will Harm Millions from Heady NJ

Cannara Biotech extends its market share in Q1 2026, reporting $41.8M in revenue, 4.1% national retail share, and major growth in Quebec and Ontario. The post Cannara Biotech extends market share gains in Q1 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

The federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana consumers is nonsensical and unconstitutional-and it’s made all the more confounding by the fact that President Donald Trump recently directed the completion of federal cannabis rescheduling process, ACLU attorneys for a man at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case say. In a brief submitted to justices on Friday, attorneys for Ali Danial Hemani gave a comprehensive overview of their legal analysis in the case, U.S. v. Hemani. This comes just over a month before the court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the proceedings. Hemani’s counsel . . .

U.S. federal cannabis law is at a pivotal moment heading into 2026. In a January 15th webinar, attorneys Jason Adelstone and Vince Sliwoski examined two major federal developments that are poised to reshape the industry: the Executive Order directing the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, and new Congressional legislation redefining “hemp,” effective later this year. Marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III could have far-reaching implications for state-licensed cannabis businesses, including potential relief from IRC Section 280E, expanded research . . .

Marijuana use appears to be more of a green flag, rather than a red flag, for Americans who are dating, according to a new poll. Drug Rehab USA surveyed 1,000 people with recent dating experience to learn about how substance use in a potential partner is perceived. It found that just one in four respondents consider marijuana use a “red flag” in dating. About four in five millennials-and seven in ten Gen Z adults-don’t mind if a partner consumes cannabis. Compared to marijuana, significantly more respondents (38 percent) said smoking cigarettes is a red flag in dating. “High-risk” illicit . . .

Nexus Agriscience has acquired the hemp intellectual property portfolio of Biotech Institute, expanding its molecular farming platform for hemp‑derived natural ingredients used in flavor, fragrance, and functional applications. The transaction brings core genetics, research assets, and key personnel in‑house as Nexus targets growth in beverage, wellness, and other functional ingredient markets. The following information is sourced from a press release distributed via PRNewswire and is reproduced here for informational purposes only. Nexus Agriscience Acquires Biotech Institute IP Portfolio, . . .

The Chicago City Council last week passed a ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products but left a carve-out for THC-infused beverages, so long as they are sold in establishments with a liquor license, Block Club Chicago reports. The ban, championed by Alderman Marty Quinn, whose ward was the first in the city to ban intoxicating hemp, is set to take effect on April 1. The ordinance, however, sets up a potential showdown with Mayor Brandon Johnson, who could issue a veto in the interest of protecting small businesses. “I’m going to have conversations with a number of members of the City . . .

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has fined at least seven licensed cannabis cultivators for acquiring new seeds or clones from illegal or out-of-state sources, the Missouri Independent reports. Under a policy known as the “immaculate conception rule,” licensed cannabis growers in Missouri are allowed a one-year grace period during which the state will effectively look the other way as the licensees establish their inventory. Afterwards, however, all new cannabis plants must be grown from the company’s own supply of seeds or mother plants, or come from another state-licensed . . .

A top federal health official is again touting the therapeutic “promise” of psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA-though she says the drugs’ Schedule I status remains a research barrier to scientifically validating their efficacy. In a blog post this month, National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow said the “potential use of psychedelics in the treatment of various mental health conditions has made these drugs a hot area of scientific research, as well as growing public interest.” NIDA, as well as other agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have been . . .

A Democratic congresswoman is pushing the federal government to consider “relaxing” strict drug testing rules for transportation workers that punish people for marijuana use outside of work hours that doesn’t actually lead to being high on the job. Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA) told colleagues at a hearing this month that current policy is impeding efforts to ensure there’s a “robust workforce” to staff ferries that are a popular form of transportation in her home state of Washington. The congresswoman, who is a co-chair of the Congressional Ferry Caucus, said lawmakers need to be open to . . .

Canadian cannabis prices are levelling off as retail sales climb. See 2025 sales by province, price trends since legalization, and what it means for consumers. The post Canadian cannabis prices level off as retail sales continue to climb appeared first on StratCann.

Pakistan’s federal cabinet just chose to approve a National Cannabis Control and Regulatory Policy proposed last year. It is the country’s first comprehensive framework for management of the plant within its borders. Approval of the new legislation follows recommendations from a high-level committee established by Pakistan’s defence minister. It builds on the establishment of the nation’s Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority (CCRA) Act in 2024. The move is intended to take advantage of the economic potential cannabis has for Pakistan while curbing misuse. It will focus on regulated . . .

As the vast scientific possibilities of cannabis rapidly become more researched, so too does the studying and research behind the fascinating components that are terpenes. These botanical compounds are the building blocks that give cannabis buds their characteristics-everything from the aromas of the bud to the physical appearance to the various feelings and sensations that cannabis strains can provide. Myrcene gives indica strains their relaxing and “couchlock” feelings, while terpinolene and limonene, for instance, give sativa strains the boost in energy and creativity that they’re commonly . . .

“Some licensees believed they were permitted to bring in clones or tissue cultures as well as seeds on an ongoing basis.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent At least seven marijuana cultivation facilities in Missouri have been fined over the last year for breaking what’s known in the industry as the “immaculate conception rule.” Marijuana can’t pass over state lines because it’s still federally illegal, and state law mandates that all marijuana must be grown within the state. However, there is one year after a licensee passes a commencement inspection when the state essentially closes its . . .