Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
TL;DR: The “illegality defense” is dead. From Skittles to RAW, cannabis copycats keep losing in court. Infringement is infringement. Some cannabis hustlers think they’re slick. Grab a famous brand, twist the name (Skittles becomes Zkittlez, Oreos turn into Oreoz) and sell it as weed. When the lawsuits land, they play what they think is a…
Think You Can Sell ‘Skittles Weed’? See You in Court Read More »
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: LeafLink Expands Banking Network with Confia Partnership LeafLink, the nation’s leading cannabis wholesale and banking platform, announced a partnership…
September 2- September 9, 2025 – Cannabis & Tech Today Read More »
In the world of cannabis technology, few brands carry the legacy and trust of Storz & Bickel. For over two decades, their iconic Volcano vaporizer has set the standard for quality and performance, earning a reputation as the gold standard for both cannabis medical patients and connoisseurs alike. While the brand’s legacy is built on…
Storz & Bickel Celebrates 25 Years With Launch of New Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – CHELMSFORD, Mass., Sept. 9, 2025 – The Cannabist Co., one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced the grand opening of Cannabist Norwalk, located at 383 Milan Ave., which will take place Sept.10. This is the company’s sixth dispensary in Ohio, the first cannabis dispensary in Huron County, and…
The Cannabist Co. Opening 6th Ohio Dispensary in Norwalk Read More »
Ben Carson, President Donald Trump’s former secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), says a move to reschedule marijuana that the administration is actively considering would play into plots to “destroy this country.” In an interview with Fox Business on Monday, Carson reiterated his opposition to cannabis reform as Trump weighs a…
Former Trump Cabinet Member Says Marijuana Rescheduling Would Help To Read More »
New York officials are touting a marijuana milestone, with the state exceeding $2 billion in cannabis sales since the market launched. And $1 billion of those purchases have been made in 2025 alone. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that the state has reached $2.09 billion in total adult-use…
New York Stores Have Sold $1 Billion In Legal Marijuana Read More »
Is it time to trim the fat in the DEA? After over fifty years of existence, the Drug Enforcement Administration has compiled a track record that would make any other federal agency blush with shame. They’ve lost the War on Drugs spectacularly, overseen the rise of the deadliest overdose crisis in American history, and spent…
Will Trump Cut Staffing at the DEA if Cannabis is Read More »
After the Texas Legislature failed twice to take up Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate hemp THC products in special sessions, the Lone Star State’s chief executive now appears ready to do the job himself.Abbott is preparing to “soon” issue an executive order that would likely direct the Texas Department of State Health Services to…
Texas Governor Reportedly Prepares Executive Order to Regulate Hemp THC Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 9, 2025 – Boveda, the global leader in two-way humidity control, announced the launch of Vivi, a new brand tailored to the needs of cannabis consumers, home growers and cultivators. Vivi’s flagship product, Vivi Cure, reduces the traditional two to four week curing process to just 10 days, and…
Boveda Unveils Vivi, Debuts Flagship Product to Empower Cannabis Home Read More »
Historically speaking, much of cannabis research that has been funded by the US federal government has yielded results that leaned towards finding negative outcomes, instead of health benefits of weed. For the past few decades, grants that have been funneled through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and other government agencies were rigged…
New Federal Study Proves That Cannabis Treats Anxiety and Depression Read More »
