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Choosing the Right Business Entity in the Cannabis Industry One of the most fundamental questions facing any entrepreneur – whether in the cannabis industry or elsewhere – is: “What type of business entity should I choose?” This is a deceptively complex question, although we’ll try to make it seem simple here. When you ask your lawyer or accountant, their first response will likely be “it depends,” and that’s because it does in fact depend. They’ll follow up with a series of at least ten follow-up questions designed to uncover your goals, your business model, your . . .

As the legal cannabis industry continues to evolve in Australia, there’s one group of operators being quietly strangled by outdated regulation: cannabis accessory retailers. Despite medical cannabis being legal across the country and recreational use decriminalised in the ACT, anyone selling bongs, dab rigs, grinders, vapes, or rolling papers must still register as a tobacco retailer and comply with tobacco laws. The result? An entire subset of the cannabis industry is being forced to operate under legislation that was never designed for them. I operate an online headshop in Australia called . . .

Internal conflicts within the Israeli government over the threat of tariffs on Canadian cannabis continue this week, with the Minister of Economy now rejecting the… The post Internal conflict as Israeli Minister of Economy continues to push forward with tariffs on Canadian cannabis appeared first on StratCann.

A Colorado Senate committee has advanced an amended version of a bill that would that would empower the governor to grant pardons to people who’ve been convicted of psychedelics-related offenses, while also revising implementation rules and data-tracking provisions for the state’s voter-passed psychedelics legalization law. At a hearing Tuesday, the Senate Appropriations Committee adopted two amendments to the bill, SB25-297, before voting 5–2 to pass the measure. It next proceeds to the Senate Committee of the Whole. If enacted, SB25-297 would authorize Gov. Jared Polis (D) or future . . .

Emunio Logistics is officially NJ’s first operational cannabis Wholesaler and Distributor. They have been serving operators since the end of March. The NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) confirmed it with Heady NJ. A few other wholesalers and distributors have also gotten into the market recently. Wholesaling is when a company sells products to another company. [ . . . ] Source: Legal Cannabis Wholesaler Distributor Emunio Logistics 1st to NJ Market from Heady NJ

With Mark Carney retaining his role as Canada’s prime minister, the Cannabis Council of Canada is calling on the Liberal government to implement policy changes to ensure the country’s marijuana industry continues to grow. Cannabis trade group urges retained Canadian prime minister to change policies is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

In a significant victory for military communities, Florida lawmakers have successfully waived the $75 application fee for veterans and active-duty service members applying for medical marijuana identification cards. This legislative achievement removes a major barrier to care and opens new avenues for veterans seeking relief through medical cannabis therapies. On the ground, offices like Green Dream Cards are stepping up to bring this policy to life- with location in Jacksonville and a Miami location opening soon, even more veterans across the state will soon benefit from localized, . . .

“Since the legislature has failed to act at this point, I want to give the citizens an opportunity to have their voices heard by their elected representatives.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner State lawmakers scheduled three eastern Nebraska public forums this weekend to allow the public to weigh in on medical cannabis and proposed state legislation. State Sens. John Cavanaugh (D) of Omaha, Rick Holdcroft (R) of Bellevue and Ben Hansen (R) of Blair plan to host the series this Saturday in La Vista, Sunday in Omaha and Monday in Lincoln. Attendants will be able to hear updates on the . . .

After a slow initial launch to its adult-use marijuana market, New York in 2024 saw the number of legal stores nearly triple, according to a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) report, fueling total sales for the year of $869 million. By the end of the year, says OCM’s 2024 Market Report, 260 retail locations were operational statewide, stocking more than 500 brands of product. All told, since the launch of the retail market, licensed stores had sold more than $1 billion in legal marijuana. Including sales so far in 2025, New York’s legal cannabis market is now close to reaching $1.5 . . .

Gov. Kevin Stitt sent a letter to multiple state agencies, tasking them with coordinating an enforcement plan against unregulated products.

Cannabis NB introduces three new stores, expanding access in underserved areas. Discover the locations and more details today. The post Cannabis NB opening three new locations appeared first on StratCann.

BALTIMORE – New research from the Johns Hopkins University found the hemp-derived Delta-8 THC to be less potent than Delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive component in cannabis, when orally ingested, though the former can still produce similar psychoactive effects. Since Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, has a similar chemical structure to Delta-9 THC, it has grown in popularity as cannabis laws across the country have become less restrictive, allowing many smoke shops and dispensaries to legally sell additional products made from hemp. Published this month by the International Society of . . .

Democratic congressional lawmakers have announced the filing of a bill that would remove a restriction that’s prevented the White House drug czar from advocating for the legalization of marijuana or other Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). At a Last Prisoner Project (LPP) event outside the Capitol on Tuesday, Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN)-co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus-talked about the group’s legislative priorities for marijuana reform. Beyond the new bill, that will also include bipartisan legislation to end federal prohibition . . .

It’s no secret that building a cannabis business is an uphill battle, unpredictable, full of obstacles, and requires relentless persistence. As a first-generation Latina entrepreneur who built her company from the ground up, I’d say from experience that the difficulties run even deeper at every step. Today, I stand proud as one of the 40% of women executives leading a legal cannabis company and the 24.3% of executives of color running a legal cannabis business. While these percentages have undoubtedly increased over time, nuanced challenges still exist. I always start my story by saying I . . .

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), President Donald Trump’s first pick for U.S. attorney general before he withdrew from consideration, says there’s a “winning coalition” of libertarian-leaning Republicans and Democrats to federally legalize marijuana-but only if Democrats drop their push for social equity and “reparations.” On an episode of his One America News program “The Matt Gaetz Show” on Monday, Gaetz spoke with Mason Tvert, a partner at the drug policy reform firm Strategies 64, about the politics of cannabis and why Congress has so far been unable to advance legislation . . .

Louisiana lawmakers are gearing up for another push to legalize marijuana in the state, with at least two proposals now filed to enact cannabis-related reform this session. Rep. Candace Newell (D)-who has made repeated attempts to end criminalization-discussed her latest legislation in an interview with Louisiana First News that aired on Saturday, describing a proposed three-year pilot program that is “designed to test and evaluate parameters of the implementation of a permanent adult-use cannabis program,” according to a legislative analysis. “Aside of just wanting to have legalized . . .

CanadaBis Capital Inc. announced that CanadaBis (Stigma Grow) has terminated a proposed deal in which another cannabis company, Simply Solventless Concentrates, would acquire CanadaBis. The post CanadaBis terminates proposed deal with Simply Solventless appeared first on StratCann.

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a request from the government’s top lawyer that sought more time to consider a challenge to a February appeals court ruling around the federal prohibition on gun ownership by people who consume marijuana. An order by Justice Brett Kavanaugh last week granted government lawyers an extension until June 5 to decide whether to appeal a February ruling from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Solicitor General D. John Sauer had previously requested the extension, telling the high court that the government needed more time to consider the . . .

Brian Tyree Henry’s performance as a rogue DEA agent in “Dope Thief” at Apple TV+ is a tour de force. As Ray Driscoll, he teams up with Manny Carvelho (Wagner Moura) to rip off drug dealers.

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Over the past few years, the legal cannabis industry in the United States has experienced remarkable growth, with states like New York leading the charge. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2021, New York’s market has been on an upward trajectory, reflecting broader national trends toward acceptance and commercialization of cannabis products. New York’s Cannabis Market: A Snapshot As of January 2025, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) reported a significant increase in licensed cannabis dispensaries, with numbers projected to rise from 275 to over 625 by the . . .

In light of evolving drug laws in the U.S. and abroad, new guidance for international travelers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers updated advice around traveling with controlled substances such as marijuana and cannabinoids. It warns, for example, that while cannabis-based medications are legal in a growing number of jurisdictions, mere possession of those substances in other areas can lead to travel delays, denial of entry and even arrest and prosecution. The new guidance, published online last week, appears in the 2026 edition of the CDC Yellow Book, which . . .

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Cannabis brand Ghost Drops says it has formally filed legal action against Health Canada for what they argue are unfair limitations on the company’s right… The post Cannabis brand files legal action against Health Canada for $500,000 marketing fine appeared first on StratCann.