The Village dispensary, which recently opened in Hoboken, is owned by NBA Star, NJ native, and cannabis entrepreneur Viola Brands CEO Al Harrington. Village had a quiet, soft opening on Monday and is planning a grand opening on Saturday after a ribbon cutting on Friday. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to bring my love […]
Brute’s Roots, a locally woman-owned and operated cannabis dispensary and grower, is celebrating its impressive first anniversary! As they continue making their mark in the New Jersey cannabis scene, Brute’s Roots has declared September to be Customer Appreciation Month! They will kick this off at their 1 Year Celebration on Sunday, September 1st. With Customer Appreciation Month […]
Last week the NJCRC denied Curaleaf’s renewal application. Curaleaf has since taken actions to grovel support from its customer base.
Despite the intentions of the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC), many legacy operators going legal and small cannabis companies continue to struggle. Red tape and cautious small-town suburban politicians favor large cannabis companies that are Multi-State Operators (MSOs) or backed by former MSO executives. “It’s definitely hard if you’re not a well-capitalized MSO right now,” […]
A Curaleaf lawsuit was filed against them by a former whistleblower employee who says he was illegally fired. Curaleaf is a cannabis corporation that is a Multi-State Operator (MSO). They operate in 23 states, including New Jersey. Curaleaf Lawsuit Details The lawsuit was filed on March 7th in Camden County. The former employee wants $150,000 […]
Job cuts at Ayr Wellness forces 180 employees out of work during the company’s plans to improve efficiency and realign key priorities.
A Russian oligarch backed by President Vladimir Putin is a significant funder of the Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf, according to Forensic News. There had been some questions about Curaleaf’s connection to Russian oligarchs. It has now been verified. New documents from Cyprus that have been uncovered detail Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s finances and relationship with […]
In the latest NJ cannabis news, the Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved five cannabis dispensary applications, including one owned by Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker. Legacy to Lifted, LLC at 490 West Side Ave was first. They were previously carried. Attorney Micci Weiss noted they received state approval from the NJCRC on October […]
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved 121 cannabis licenses and tentative rules for cannabis consumption areas. “We’re going to kinda easy this month. It’s only 113,” Executive Director Jeff Brown joked after many were issued last month.
Many companies applied for a conditional license.
They have to convert to what is known as an “annual license” to open their doors.
The winners were as follows:
The Jersey City Council defeated an ordinance to cap cannabis dispensaries in the city at 55 due to concerns regarding equity & the number.
Home grow prisoner and longtime cannabis entrepreneur Mario Ramos is free from the intensive supervision program and seeking an adult-use cannabis dispensary license in Jersey City. As a former High Times employee, the Law considered him a great prize. Ramos was first locked up for 13 months and 18 days. After the referendum and the […]
The Jersey City Council discussed their proposed 55 adult-use cannabis dispensary license cap and equity issues during their Monday caucus before their Wednesday meeting. Cream Dispensary is poised to get their resolution to be open at 284 1st St Commerce Director Maynard Woodson noted. The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board approved them in September. “Have […]
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