By Ashley Mitchell, 3rd Year Law Student and Dispensary Manager Social equity programs are well-intentioned and good-natured, but they’re also likely illegal. Across the country, state legislatures and regulators have designed social equity programs intended to right the wrongs of the drug war. These programs, particularly those that reserve the first wave of marijuana licenses …
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Cornbread Hemp Becomes First THC Beverage Sponsor in Division I College Sports
Louisville-based Cornbread Hemp has struck a sponsorship agreement with the University of Louisville, marking the first time a Division I athletics program has partnered with a company marketing THC beverages. “This landmark collaboration marks a cultural shift that brings THC beverages out of the margins and into the mainstream of American sports culture”, Cornbread Hemp …
Tilray Medical Expands Presence in Germany with Introduction of New Medical Cannabis Strains
Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, has announced the launch of three new EU-GMP certified medical cannabis strains for patients in Germany, further expanding its Good Supply product line. The new offerings include Good Supply Cannabisblüten THC 22 IIM, THC 25 MMK, and THC 18 LLD. Each will be sold in 15-gram jars for …
2025 Cannabis Research: A Breakdown of Over 250 Studies
The pace of cannabis research in 2025 has been unprecedented. Through the end of August, scientists around the world have released hundreds of peer-reviewed studies exploring nearly every facet of the plant and its compounds. This wave of research reflects both a growing acceptance of marijuana as a subject of serious academic inquiry and the …
The Five States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2026
Given most state legislatures are currently on recess, talks surrounding state-level cannabis legalization efforts have slowed for a moment. That said, as 2026 fast approaches, efforts to legalize recreational cannabis is heating up in multiple states. Shifting politics, growing public support, and new legislative proposals are putting several states in the spotlight as the next …
Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak, Michigan to Feature Cannabis Lounge Including Dab Bar and Rolling Station
For the third consecutive year, Arts, Beats & Eats, taking place August 29 to September 1, is welcoming back a cannabis lounge hosted by House of Dank. Known as DankWay, the lounge will be located on 7th Street between Washington and Center in Royal Oak, giving adults 21 and older a designated space to purchase …
Is it Really Impossible to Overdose on Cannabis?
Is it really impossible to overdose on cannabis? In this article we break down the facts. When people think about overdose, the mind often jumps to powerful drugs like opioids, alcohol, or stimulants—substances that can quickly overwhelm the body’s systems and lead to fatal consequences. But the word “overdose” simply means consuming more of a …
FLUENT Doubles New York Cultivation Capacity
FLUENT Corp. today announced the commencement of operations at its new 68,000+ square-foot indoor cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York, a move that doubles FLUENT’s New York cultivation capacity. Alongside this expansion, FLUENT has entered into an exclusive partnership (the “Partnership”) with Connected New York Inc. (“Connected”), a part of the Connected International Inc. family …
The Top-Selling Cannabis Strain in Each Legal State (As of August 2025)
The top-selling cannabis strains throughout legal states remained steady in August, although several states did see notable changes. Drawing from data compiled by state cannabis authorities and the Seattle-based analytics firm Headset, we’ve put together a state-by-state rundown of the top-selling strains in 21 states with active adult-use markets. Delaware, which kicked off its recreational …
Metrc Launches Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis Product Recall Feature in California
Metrc, a leading provider of regulatory track-and-trace systems for highly regulated industries, announced a “groundbreaking enhancement” to its Metrc Retail ID solution, enabling direct-to-consumer product recall notifications in the state of California. Launched in partnership with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), this functionality marks a major step forward in public safety and supply chain …
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