Pennsylvania senators return to a consequential vote on cannabis governance, California defends its track-and-trace system, and Massachusetts reinforces strict limits on retail discount advertising.
Tag: Cannabis
Hemp Sales Face New Limits as Cannabis Oversight Draws Scrutiny
A federal appeals court narrowed protections for hemp sellers in Ohio, an Atlantic City official faces cannabis-related bribery charges, and bipartisan lawmakers proposed a major federal incentive for domestic film and television production.
Thailand Tightens Cannabis Rules as Maryland and Canopy Shift the Market
Thailand advanced sweeping medical-only cannabis legislation, Maryland proposed a broad compliance overhaul, and Canopy Growth expanded its European medical business into the United Kingdom.
Cannabis Rulebooks Expand as Hollywood Merger Talks Fray
Virginia and Nevada are advancing consequential cannabis regulations covering market entry, retail operations and laboratory testing. In Hollywood, growing opposition and dissent among state attorneys general are complicating settlement talks over Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
Cannabis Policy Moves as Hollywood Megamerger Talks Accelerate
A bipartisan federal bill targets cannabis-related barriers to government employment, while Maine regulators warn patients about contaminated concentrate. In Hollywood, settlement negotiations could determine the fate of Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
Alabama Clears Cannabis Shift as TerrAscend Battles Tax Clawback
Alabama removed a state-level obstacle to federal marijuana rescheduling, while TerrAscend challenged the government’s effort to recover an $8.36 million tax refund. In Los Angeles, new restitution laws are being tested through lawsuits involving artworks held by the Norton Simon Museum and the Auschwitz Memorial.
Cannabis Recalls Widen as Maryland Reshapes Market Rules
California’s cannabis safety investigation expanded with additional recalls and evidence of prohibited pesticides, while Maryland activated rules affecting products, packaging and licensees. In Los Angeles, a helicopter crash killed three people as a local news crew covered another fatal collision.
Cannabis Deal Fight Escalates as High Tide Posts Record Quarter
Curaleaf is asking regulators to halt Aurora Cannabis share sales during its hostile bid, High Tide reported record quarterly results, and a major California cultivation operation faces scrutiny following a worker’s death and a product recall.
Cannabis Rules Advance as Clippers End Their Fight
Florida proposed a new framework for medical marijuana licensing, a federal bill raised the prospect of longer exclusivity for botanical drugs, and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer accepted sweeping NBA penalties.
Cannabis Rescheduling Holds as Hemp Risks and Regulatory Scrutiny Grow
A federal appeals court left a limited cannabis rescheduling order in effect, Massachusetts crossed $10 billion in adult-use sales, and a new report quantified the hemp sector’s exposure to pending restrictions. Regulatory pressure also intensified around Fox’s Roku acquisition and Los Angeles wildfire insurance claims.
