News and Trends
Banking
Cannabis Banking Bill Wins Approval in Crucial House Committee
The fate of the SAFE Banking Act is far from certain but there is progress to celebrate.
Health Insurance
Why Will Health Insurers Reimburse You for Opioids but Not for Medical Marijuana?
Medical marijuana is widely prescribed as an alternative to addictive opioids but patients must pay out-of-pocket.
Polls
New Poll Finds Highest Support Ever for Weed Legalization
A majority of Republican voters favor legal marijuana. Sadly, a majority of Republicans in Congress remain opposed.
Start Your Own Cannabis Business
Seth Rogen Teams Up With Evan Goldberg to Launch New Cannabis Brand
Rogan, famous for portraying stoners in the movies, is a cannabis advocate and entrepreneur in real life.
week in weed
This Week in Weed: Not in New Jersey!
New Jersey says no, Canada's New Tax, and a huge Pharmacy sells CBD.
NFL
NFL Considers Options for Medical Use of Marijuana
The NFL has been hidebound about players using pot for pain, but federal law makes it tough for the league to lighten up.
Office Culture
We Need to Clear the Smoke About Cannabis in the Workplace
Legal weed is a real thing, so why aren't you talking about it with your team?
Politics
Legalization Stalls In New Jersey Legislature
The vote on a bill to legalize marijuana for adults was cancelled when it became apparent it would be defeated.
United Nations
The UN Is Moving Toward Ending Decades of International Cannabis Prohibition
America and the entire world is waking up to the promise of cannabis and tiring of prohibition.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Harvest Buys Verano to Solidify Market Position Post-Prohibition (Whenever That Happens)
The biggest cannabis companies aren't big compared to the companies poised to enter the market if and when federal prohibition ends.
recession
7 Reasons Legal Cannabis Is a Recession-Proof Industry
Whether you regard legal weed as medicine or a vice, it's a great business in good times and a good business in hard times.
CBD
Sunday Scaries Takes a Novel Approach to CBD
The startup's story-based marketing crafts the 'why' behind CBD gummies.
Hemp Nation
5 Other Uses for Hemp You May Not Know About
Hemp-derived CBD gets all the love in the media, but the plant is remarkably versatile.
Cannabis
Curaleaf Signs Distribution Deal With CVS for Hemp Products
The long anticipated move of cannabis products into mainstream stores is underway.
product quality
Can You Trust What's in Your Weed?
The time has come for cannabis companies to give consumers the full transparency they deserve.
