California Marijuana

The Mansion on High party is a networking brand mixer, influencer marketing event, and official after party of MJBizCon held on Nov. 29. Approximately 400 attendees were treated to DJ Shacia “Päyne” Marley’s multifaceted beats that mix dancehall and reggae with soul, afrobeat, and hip hop. Guests also enjoyed plenty of food and drinks as well as a surprise performance from the iconic DJ Mix Master Mike. Event sponsors: Marley One, Kx Family Care, LION ORDER, High Tech Healing, Chef Matt, ILYSM Health, Cheurlin Champagne, AFG Solutions, ZenWTR, Bloom Sensory, PufCreativ, BlackCannabis, Gentlemen Smugglers, and Best Damn Gummys. All photos: Justice Fox

PORTLAND, Ore. – Prohibition may unintentionally promote the use of delta 8 THC in states without medical or adult-use cannabis laws, according to a new federally funded study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association . Cannabinoids synthesized from hemp have not-so-quietly moved from the shadows into a glaring multi-billion dollar market, but their safety and legal status have raised serious concerns within the federal government . “Higher delta 8 THC use in states without medical or adult-use cannabis laws suggests that cannabis prohibition may unintentionally promote delta 8 THC use,” researchers wrote. “There are few controlled human studies with emerging cannabinoids, but surveys suggest these products are used for treating sleep or pain and in place of other drugs, including pain medications.” The research team, led by Adie Rae Wilson-Poe, PhD , set out to study the use of “emerging cannabinoids” CBD, delta 8 THC, CBG, and CBN among U.S. adults across regu...

This article is part of a series of historical perspectives about the legal cannabis industry. Politicians and the legal landscape. Branding and marketing. Diversity, celebrity products, and retail design. These are a few of the issues that have resonated with the industry. August 2015 Social media hadn’t yet become a marketing must-have when the team at social media app MassRoots adorned mg ’s first cover. Founded with a seed investment of $150,000, within two years the company’s over-the-counter stock traded at a volume of more than $7 million in a single week. Following a series of minor scandals, the desktop and mobile apps ceased functioning by early 2020. The next year, MassRoots changed its name to Greenwave Technologies, divorced itself from cannabis, and is now a metal-recycling firm. December 2016 Fiona Ma, then the chairwoman of the California Board of Equalization, was the first politician on whom mg focused—and for good reason. In the run-up to a campaign that wou...

Cannabis Week in Las Vegas, occurring every year during MJBizCon , has become the mecca of industry-specific gatherings. While plenty of conversation and pitches occur on the tradeshow floor , arguably just as many deals get done at the extracurricular functions that go late into the wee hours of the morning. While the biggest events and afterparties traditionally take place on Wednesday and Thursday, more worthwhile niche gatherings are popping up on Tuesday and Friday nights. Among the plethora of party options, this year saw the first-annual Tech Jam event. A group of tech-centric companies came together to host a special evening for friends and clients alike. Starting earlier than most at 5 p.m., the quant gathering saw approximately 300 movers and shakers from the community come together for food, drinks, and conversation. Grove Bags , Sorting Robotics , Willow Industries , and Green Lane Communications joined forces to make this event possible. The gathering took place in the h...

NEW YORK  — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to list its subordinate voting shares on the TSX . “We are excited to announce that Curaleaf has received conditional approval to join the Toronto Stock Exchange,” said Executive Chairman Boris Jordan. “We are now one step closer to accessing an even broader set of global institutional investors than we currently have, alongside the capital and increased liquidity that comes with listing on a major exchange such as the TSX.” Final approval of the TSX Listing is subject to the Company meeting certain customary conditions required by the TSX. The Company will issue a press release once such TSX listing conditions are satisfied and the TSX confirms the date that trading of the Subordinate Voting Shares will commence on the TSX. In connectio...

In an evening celebrating innovation and leadership across the cannabis industry, Farechild Events and MJBizCon announced the winners of the 2023 EMJAYS International Cannabis Awards . The event, held at the Pearl Theater in the Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, recognized businesses and individuals who’ve made contributions throughout a wide variety of sectors across the industry. Date and Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Venue: The Palms Pearl Theater, 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Hosts: Cannabis journalist Mary Jane Gibson and comedian Mike Glazer. Celebrity Presenters: Including Xzibit, Hope Wiseman, Jim McMahon, Kyle Turley, and more. 2023 EMJAYS Award Winners: Accounting Firm of the Year: Citrin Cooperman Advocacy Group of the Year: Last Prisoner Project Apparel / Lifestyle Brand of the Year: Jeeter Branding / Marketing Agency of the Year: PufCreativ Business Software of the Year: Jane Technologies Cannabis Business ...