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Cannabis industry veteran launches new, women-owned law firm to focus on the New York and New Jersey markets As New York and New Jersey roll…

This story was originally published in the October 2017 issue of Marijuana Venture, on sale now online at a store near you. In addition to…

New York, the fourth-most populous state, has one of the most restrictive medical cannabis programs in the country. Under the Compassionate Care Act, enacted in…

Following the lead of 14 other states, New York now has the opportunity to implement the most progressive legalization structure in the nation With federal…

On the road to opening a successful marijuana retail store, three boxes need to be checked: startup capital, a prime location and a state license.…

The cannabis industry has been accused of a having a “monopoly problem” — and in some, but not all instances, the allegations may be justified.…

New York’s hemp farms can transition to marijuana in order to supply the state’s earliest retail stores As one of the first privately licensed cannabinoid…

A self-described bridge builder, Embarc CEO Lauren Carpenter worked for several Fortune 500 companies, plus two cannabis retail chains before launching her own retail business.

Although it’s not a universal rule, most municipalities require business owners to prove they have a suitable location prior to applying for a license. It’s…

There has never been a better time for cannabis businesses to evaluate insurance and to seek a clear understanding of available coverage. At the start…