Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Cannabusiness

Venture Capital Investment in Cannabis More Than Doubles in 2018

Pitchbook recently released its 2018 results for cannabis related investments, and the data is impressive: 139 deals scooped up a whopping $881 million.

Banking And Protections For Marijuana Businesses Could Be Coming Soon

Next week, House members will examine a piece of legislation, which would allow banks to do business with the cannabis trade without the risk of prosecution for money laundering.

MedMen Faces New Lawsuit From Former CFO James Parker

Former Chief Financial Officer James Parker claims MedMen went behind his back to begin searching for a new CFO and diminished his authority within the company.

Why A Canadian NHL Team is Suing Snoop Dogg’s Marijuana Company

In a lawsuit filed in the U.S., the Toronto hockey team alleges it has a trademark on the word “leaf” and the maple leaf pattern that comprises their logo.

New Alaskan Pilot Program Will Offer Banking Services To Weed Businesses

Credit Union 1’s pilot program in Alaska can make a positive difference, especially by lessening various risks caused by an all-cash cannabis industry.

The Weed Brands Establishing Themselves As The Biggest Names In Cannabis

Edibles, flower, vapes and even experiences are starting to distinguish themselves in legal states and customers are becoming more specific in their tastes.

Where’s The Weed? Clues To Canada’s Marijuana Shortages

Where’s the weed!? That’s been a common Canadian refrain lately. Shortages appeared almost immediately after recreational cannabis sales began last October.

20 Women Set To Dominate The International Cannabis Space In 2019

Many of the women who are in positions of power within the cannabis industry are fiercely seeking to advance female representation in the industry.

Green Market Report: Marijuana Money Jan. 18

Ohio began sales of medical marijuana this week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he hoped to have adult cannabis legalized within 100 days, and more on this week's Marijuana Money report.

Boston Is Getting Its First Recreational Dispensary

Ascend Massachusetts was awarded the first conditional-use permit for adult-use cannabis retail sales in the city of Boston. The flagship store will be the first adult-use retailer to operate within a major East Coast metropolitan city and is expected to...

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