
Son of Jack Herer Sued by Former Business Partner
Daniel Herer, the son of cannabis activist Jack Herer, is being sued by a former business partner who says Herer “repeatedly reneged on agreements,” according to a complaint filed in Nevada state court. Herer, in his own filing, denied the charges in the lawsuit, and...Black Girl Magic Aims High at Josephine & Billie’s Dispensary
Black Girl Magic Aims High As co-founders of Josephine & Billie’s, Whitney Beatty and Ebony Andersen launched the first speakeasy/dispensary in Los Angeles that celebrates cannabis’ rich Black history. Published on August 25,...
Alcohol Helping The Marijuana Industry
Have cannabis leaders, working hard on federal legalization, found a powerful ally? Is alcohol helping marijuana industry? On March 22, 2023, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) sent a letter to Congress stating that “[t]he time has come for...
Ingredients To Know When Giving CBD Treats To Your Dog
As pet owners, we always want to provide the best possible care for our furry friends. One emerging trend in pet care is using CBD dog treats. But before giving your dog any CBD treat, it’s essential to understand the ingredients. Knowing the ingredients can help you...America’s tastiest THC vapes of Labor Day 2023 and beyond
You’re doing too much, America.Labor Day is coming up—it’s time to lengthen that weekend, pack the cooler, and honor American Labor’s achievements by chilling out. THC vape carts and pods require the least work to get lifted. If you can use a straw, you can sip and...FDA Chooses LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer to Enhance Consumer Safety, Regulate the Industry
The administration’s decision stems from concerns associated with food-related products containing CBD and Delta-8 THC. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comfda-lightlab3-cannabis-analyzer-cbd-delta8/Former CEO, Canadian prime minister exit board of marijuana MSO Acreage
Former CEO Kevin Murphy and ex-Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney have resigned from the board of directors of New York-based marijuana multistate operator Acreage Holdings. Former CEO, Canadian prime minister exit board of marijuana MSO Acreage is a post from:...We Need to Chill Out About Categorizing ‘Medical’ Versus ‘Recreational’
I used to wake up in the middle of the night, every night, with a nightmare. In it, my body was frozen, and trigger warning: In the nightmare, I was fading in and out of unconscious, but someone was raping me. They were textbook PTSD nightmares, and I had no idea what...
Maryland Town Headed to Mediation Over Profits From Its 5% Stake In Trulieve
The town of Hancock, Maryland is headed to mediation with multi-state cannabis company Trulieve over the profits of its 5% equity stake in the company, the Washington Post reports. The town, in 2015, entered into the unique agreement with Harvest Inc., in exchange for...
Art Rolls: A New Standard for Rolling Papers
Sponsored Through thoughtfully curated art designs, Art Rolls is setting a new standard for rolling papers and products that elevates brand awareness and deepens the connection between the consumer and the art of rolling up. Published on...Beer Lingo, A Guide To Becoming A Better Patron
Bars are wondrous places full of beer, chatter, celebration, ways to get drunk and opportunities to meet friends. But they are also tricky. As with most niche scenes, there is lingo you need to know, terms you should memorize and slang with which you should show...
7 Home Remedies to Reduce Arthritis Swelling and Inflammation
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world, leading to pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints. While there are various medications available to manage these symptoms, some individuals prefer natural home remedies. Finding...How Quick Fix synthetic urine keeps it real
There’s no subbing America’s favorite urine substitute.The name of the game is accuracy in the fake pee space, and nobody does it better than Quick Fix. Spectrum Labs, the makers of Quick Fix, have earnestly built their reputation as a reputable source in a field...New York Court Names 30 Dispensaries Allowed to Open; 410 Others Up Creek With No Paddle
Amid ongoing litigation casting doubt on New York’s adult-use cannabis business licensing process, a judge has allowed just a few dozen dispensaries into the market—for now. Ref:...Michigan marijuana regulators take too long to process complaints, audit shows
Michigan’s marijuana regulatory body is taking too long to crack down on businesses that have violated state regulations, according to a state audit. Michigan marijuana regulators take too long to process complaints, audit shows is a post from: MJBizDaily:...
Las Venas Abiertas de G5, Promesa del Rap Argentino: ‘El Freestyle y el Cannabis se Llevan de Lujo’
Nota por Hernán Panessi publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram (@El.Planteo) y Twitter (@ElPlanteo). Como en Boyhood, aquella maravillosa y sentimental película de Richard Linklater, seguir...
St. Louis, Missouri Officials Considering Allowing Cannabis Lounges
St. Louis, Missouri officials are considering allowing the operation of cannabis lounges, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Under the plan, patrons could smoke cannabis and eat cannabis products on-site. Aldermanic President Megan Green told the St. Louis Business...
Tilray to Acquire Beverage Brands from Anheuser-Busch
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Tilray Brands to acquire beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch; Jesse Ventura aims to be political pot pioneer; Connecticut sees $13M in adult-sue sales in July; and RAW donates $100K to JUSTÜS Foundation to boost...
The Effects Of Smoking Low-THC, High-CBD Cannabis
For decades, growers have been focused on producing cannabis strains with the highest THC content possible to have a maximum high. High-THC means you’re getting baked, whether sativa, indica or a mix of the two. Now, however, we know CBD can be therapeutic, healing...
Exploring the Characteristics and Traits of the Cannabis Subspecies Ruderalis
Cannabis Ruderalis is an often overlooked subspecies of the cannabis plant that holds valuable traits for cultivators. To truly understand marijuana and hemp’s potential, it’s important to learn about all subspecies — including Ruderalis. While most...
Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks
Founder and CEO Chase Eastman officially launched Rootwurks in January 2022. But the journey began years earlier, and passed through industries including food safety training and digital media and television. Rootwurks at its core is a training platform. The cannabis...Put your penny to use with Kandy Boy hemp D-9 THC gummies
A single cent won’t get you much these days, but a penny still goes pretty far at Kandy Boy. They’re offering a potent pack of their Jelly Fruit Slices, loaded with 300mg of USA-grown hemp delta-9 THC for just a penny, plus the cost of shipping. That’s an astonishing...8 States Projected to be Billion Dollar Cannabis Markets in 2023
The elite retail club includes new and old markets. See which states made the list and which states came up short. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com8-billion-dollar-cannabis-markets-2023/Canadian cannabis companies back off from US hemp CBD market
Back in the regulated marijuana industry’s more heady days, a U.S. hemp-derived CBD subsidiary seemed like the must-have accessory for any Canadian cannabis company worth its bud. Canadian cannabis companies back off from US hemp CBD market is a post from:...Your Dabs Are High in Sulfur (and You Don’t Even Know It)
It was a space-cake honeymoon destined to come down. Because sulfur’s almost always a downer, isn’t it? Sure, sulfur tastes good in kala namak sulfur salt — the stuff that can make a convincing vegan egg. But anywhere else? Sulfur sucks. Instinctively, we avoid it...
TILT Holdings Cuts Ties With Social Equity Brands
Phoenix-based TILT Holdings unexpectedly cut three social equity cannabis brands from its portfolio last week in addition to pausing its partnership with the New York Shinnecock Nation, Debra Borchardt reports for Green Market Report. The three social equity brands...Cannabis Use Is Not Associated with Increased Heart Attack Risk
Middle-aged adults with a history of cannabis use over the previous year did not have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack, according to the results of a recent study by researchers at the University of California in San Diego. The new study, “Associations...Why Royals Do Swan Upping
If you had to guess what “Swan Upping” meant, what would you say? Go ahead, Take a gander. Here’s a hint: it has nothing to do with one-upping a swan, because let’s be honest, swans will always win whatever game you’ve got going on. Give up? Swan Upping is basically...
NY’s Stalled Cannabis Industry Awaits Friday Hearing
A state Supreme Court judge will hold a hearing on a challenge to the state’s retail cannabis licensing rules that has brought New York’s troubled recreational marijuana rollout to a halt. Earlier this month, Judge Kevin Bryant issued an injunction barring the state...Cannabis Payment Company Spence Labs Files Lawsuit Against Fidelity, Subsidiary Worldpay
The plaintiff claims Fidelity National Information Services breached a contract to develop financial technology for licensed cannabis dispensaries. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comspence-labs-fidelity-worldplay-payment-tech-lawsuit/Nevada regulators approve more marijuana consumption lounges
Nevada regulators have approved three more applications for marijuana consumption lounge licenses, including two concepts in the Las Vegas market. Nevada regulators approve more marijuana consumption lounges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal &...Psychedelic Increases ‘Neural Plasticity’ in Mice, Study Finds
The study, published in this month’s issue of Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at the effects of 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic “which has been associated with improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms in early phase clinical studies,” the authors said. 5-MeO-DMT is...
Ohio Gov. and Health Commissioners Oppose Cannabis Legalization
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has come out in opposition of adult-use cannabis legalization in the state, telling the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board last week that the reforms would “be a real mistake,” WSYX reports. On Tuesday, the Ohio Association of Health...