CannaMexico World Summit

The second annual CannaMexico World Summit, hosted by the former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, will be the epicenter of cannabis advancement in Latin America.

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Finding Your Niche in the Cannabis Space: Dope CFO Spotlight

As cannabis legalization becomes more widespread, countless companies are getting involved by branching out into a new industry. Naomi Granger, COO and Co-Founder of Dope CFO is an entrepreneur who saw a void needing to be filled and has created a special training program for accountants who were not involved with cannabis to get to learn the ins and outs of a lucrative new niche. Here are her thoughts on why she took this path, where she sees the future going, and what she’s working on next. Continue reading Finding Your Niche in the Cannabis Space: Dope CFO Spotlight

SXSW Protesters Call Out John Boehner’s Hypocrisy On Cannabis

Protesters are standing up for social equality in the cannabis industry by calling out John Boehner and MedMen CEO Adam Bierman and their keynote speeches at this year’s South by Southwest Conference and Festival. Continue reading SXSW Protesters Call Out John Boehner’s Hypocrisy On Cannabis

A Look Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry: Lift Expo Vancouver

Lift Expo Vancouver was an interesting look into Canada’s brand-new legal cannabis industry. While medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2000, adult recreational use was legalized October 17th, 2018. To find out what the first three months of legalization in Canada looked like, we headed up to British Columbia to talk with some of the companies working in the space. Here are some takeaways about what’s going on up North. Continue reading A Look Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry: Lift Expo Vancouver

Weed Candy in WA is Saved! (For Now)

As we previously reported, infused candy and gummy edibles were about to be banned in Washington State by the Washington Liquor Cannabis Board, without input from the public or cannabis industry. This announcement incited panic in the industry as a whole back in October. Continue reading Weed Candy in WA is Saved! (For Now)

South Korea Becomes 1st Asian Country to Legalize MMJ

Legalized cannabis has reached Asia – South Korea just approved medical marijuana. Continue reading South Korea Becomes 1st Asian Country to Legalize MMJ

Here’s Why You Should Get Out and Vote!

Voting day is November 6th and it’s an important time to exercise our right to democracy! We encourage everyone to make their voice heard, especially if they love cannabis. Continue reading Here’s Why You Should Get Out and Vote!

Fun Edibles Banned in Washington – Time to Stock Up!

In a hush hush ruling brought down by the Washington Liquor Cannabis Board, the state agency that controls the sales of marijuana, pretty much all the fun edibles will be banned. Continue reading Fun Edibles Banned in Washington – Time to Stock Up!

Northern Mariana Islands Legalize Cannabis Through Legislation

In a stunning first, the Northern Mariana Islands became the first U.S. location to legalize adult recreational cannabis through legislative action, not popular vote or referendum. Continue reading Northern Mariana Islands Legalize Cannabis Through Legislation

Where Does Your Local Politician Stand on Marijuana?

There are few issues in America today that bring people together instead of dividing them, and cannabis is one of them. While we see an unprecedented rush of legalization across the nation, it’s truly amazing that we live in a time where we can see how our vote works in action. As more and more states and politicians get on board with medical and recreationally legalized marijuana, it’s important to be informed and find out where your local politicians stand before heading to the polls. Continue reading Where Does Your Local Politician Stand on Marijuana?