Tag: Marijuana Business Daily

California Finally Begins Issuing Annual Cannabis Licenses

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

While everyone knew that California, with its sheer size, existing medical industry, and a history of strong local control, would be a difficult state to effectively implement new cannabis regulations...

Oakland’s Measure V to Decrease Taxes on Cannabis Businesses

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 25, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Anyone living in locales with legal cannabis quickly understands that passing a legalization measure is just half the battle. Following the initial successful vote are a myriad of regulatory hearings,...

Ohio State Professor: Trump May Use Cannabis in 2020 Election

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 23, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

The 2018 midterms are fast approaching and Republicans and Democrats are pulling out all of the stops to win votes at the ballot box. One low-key issue under the surface is cannabis with Democrat Congressman...

California Bureau of Cannabis Control Releases New Draft Rules

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 22, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Everyone involved in the regulated cannabis industry over the past few years understands that rules will be announced and then amended and then amended again. It is imperative to stay up-to-date on...

San Francisco Forming Cannabis Oversight Committee

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 8, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

After voters or legislators pass legalization measures, the “fun” has just begun as various state and local regulators will begin to implement necessary and unnecessary rules that govern...

MJBizDaily.com: Marlboro Owner Contemplating Cannabis

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 7, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Cannabis industry observers are witnessing mainstream investors of all stripes investing in and partnering with the cannabis industry, from hedge fund legends to alcohol giants to biotech companies....

Business Insider: Hedge Fund Legend Invests in Cannabis

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Leon Cooperman may not be a household name, but the man labeled a “hedge fund legend” by Business Insider has a net worth of over $3 billion. And he’s the latest big investor...

Marijuana Business Daily: International Cannabis Set to Take Off

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Since the International Cannabis Business Conference became the first global marijuana business event four years ago, we have seen explosive growth for the industry around the world. With Michigan...

Cannabis Cultivators’ Wages Rise in Canada

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 11, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver.

The cannabis industry is a hot jobs market, especially in Canada as the country is set to legalize commerce later this summer. The competition among companies is tough, but the need for skilled workers...