Day: October 18, 2019

A Nevada task force investigating possible corruption in the marijuana industry already has conducted unannounced spot inspections at several testing laboratories. The inspections are being done, the Las Vegas Journal-Review reported, after allegations emerged that test results had been manipulated, allowing products with unacceptable levels of mold, yeast and otherContinue Reading

Washington DC-based Holistic Industries, a multistate cannabis operator, closed $55 million in financing at a time when many other MJ firms are struggling to raise capital. Holistic Industries plans to use the $55 million to “accelerate expansion” and to better serve patients and consumers who use its cannabis products, theContinue Reading

Ontario-based Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) announced a new construction timetable this week that significantly scales back its expected 2020 production capacity, while maintaining its goal to be profitable by the second half of next year. Earlier this month, the cannabis producer warned that it may have to revise the constructionContinue Reading

Toronto-based DionyMed, a multistate marijuana brands operator, is under pressure after key executives stepped down amid a possible credit default. CEO Edward Fields and Mark Zinselmeier, the chief operating officer, resigned from the company, which has businesses in states including California and Nevada. DionyMed received a notice of default underContinue Reading

Year one of legalization just wrapped but the Friendly Stranger has been at it for 25 years. The post Where are they now? Robin Ellins, Friendly Stranger appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Where are they now? Robin Ellins, Friendly StrangerContinue Reading

Massachusetts cannabis regulators have lifted the roughly five-week suspension of marijuana cultivation license holder Nova Farms, but the operation remains under investigation. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission said it withdrew the suspension order after determining that threats to public health, safety, and welfare had been mitigated. Last month, criminal charges were dismissed againstContinue Reading

With Canada still standing 12 months after full legalization, we offer an encore presentation of our special Day One in the Great White North coverage. The post The Roll-Up #110: Canada one year later appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-Up #110: Canada one year laterContinue Reading