Excerpts From the Upcoming Book Cannabis 101!
Here are some passages from the first chapter of my book Cannabis 101 detailing how we go to where we are now. It’s available for purchase on Tuesday, June 30th! (Pre-order it here!) Cannabis 101: Cannabis Throughout History Cannabis 101 will be a comprehensive compendium of cannabis facts and nugs of knowledge. It seeks to […]
Gotham Green Demands MSO iAnthus Repay Large Loan Immediately
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. announced that investment firm Gotham Green LLC is demanding repayment of the entire amount of a massive loan with interest, fees, costs, and other charges that have accrued. Gotham Green and Money That amounts to about $160 million. Gotham Green invested in the company last year using […]
Hoboken & Lacey Discuss Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Ordinances
Medical cannabis ordinances were discussed this week in Hoboken and Lacey, NJ to allow dispensaries within their city limits. The medical cannabis ordinance passed the Hoboken Council unanimously. Council President Jen Giattino abstained from the vote. She lost the 2017 Mayoral race to incumbent Mayor Ravi Bhalla. Progress in Hoboken The medical cannabis ordinance in […]
Columbia Care’s Cannabist in Vineland Latest Dispensary to Open
The Columbia Care Cannabist Vineland medical marijuana dispensary opened in South Jersey in Cumberland County. It became the 11th location to do so.
Elon Musk Tweets About Essential Cannabis and Criminal Justice Reform
Entrepreneur and tech whiz Elon Musk tweeted in favor of the COVID-19 pandemic “essential” cannabis and the need for criminal justice reform on Saturday. He noted that while the cannabis industry has largely been deemed “essential” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many prisoners for cannabis crimes remain locked up in jail. The issue of the […]
Zen Leaf Dispensary Opens in Elizabeth With Little Fanfare
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened in Elizabeth, New Jersey with little fanfare or crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BLM George Floyd protests also likely impacted attendance. The traditional “Grand Opening” of a store with public officials cutting a ribbon with oversized scissors in a carnival atmosphere therefore was not possible. Zen Leaf is […]
Medical Cannabis Dispensary Considered By Verona Council
The Verona Township Council is considering allowing a medical cannabis dispensary within its city limits. At a virtual council meeting held last week, the council heard a presentation from Devra Karlebach, CEO of Green Thumb Industries (GTI) NJ which seeks to open a dispensary in town. She was introduced by well-known cannabis attorney Paul Josephson […]
Cannabis Banking Issues Hindering Industry Growth Progress Nationwide
With the economy in turmoil due to COVID-19, the issue of New Jersey cannabis banking has become even more relevant since the congressional passage of the SAFE Banking Act would boost the economy. A bipartisan coalition of bankers and state officials favors protecting banks from penalties for doing business with cannabis companies to stimulate the […]
ATC Lawsuit Targets Connected Law Firm and MSO Verano
An applicant has filed an ATC lawsuit against a politically connected law firm and the Multi-State Operator (MSO) Verano Holdings for reneging on a deal related to the 2018 ATC round. The plaintiffs Joseph Wolfe, Ronald Romano, Nicholas Campanella, and their firm Fresh Harvest Group LLC want $14 million. The DeCotiis, Fitzgerald, & Cole law […]
National Cannabis Advocate & Industry Leader Evan Nison
Evan Nison is a New Jersey-based cannabis industry leader of NORML and cannabis advocate known within the industry and legalization movement nationwide. He is the youngest board member of the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML) and sits on the NJ CAN 2020 steering committee which seeks to legalize cannabis via the ballot referendum […]
Stimulus Bill Proposed by Democrats Includes Cannabis Banking Reform
House Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) unveiled a new stimulus bill this week that includes cannabis banking reform. Cannabis Banking Reform Details The language is similar to the SAFE Act, which passed the House last fall by an overwhelming margin. But it has been stalled due to staunch opposition from Senate Banking Chair […]
Steve DeAngelo, Cannabis Pioneer Advocate & Entrepreneur
Steve DeAngelo has been called “the father of the cannabis industry” and has done more to change cannabis than almost anyone else alive. He founded Harborside dispensary, co-founded the Arcview Group investment firm, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) to advocate for the industry, and the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) to help those unjustly imprisoned […]