Day: January 4, 2021

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The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) is claiming victory in a lengthy dispute with three California companies over employee wages at two cannabis shops that changed ownership hands multiple times in 2020. UFCW wins $75,000 settlement in California cannabis workers’ pay dispute is a post from: Marijuana BusinessContinue Reading

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Between the new marijuana markets legalized by voters in November and changes in store for states with existing medical and adult-use cannabis programs, finding the best opportunities can be a challenge. In the following pieces, we profile five states that are making changes to their cannabis programs—California and Illinois—or bringingContinue Reading

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Business-Friendliness Score: 4 out of 5 California’s massive population, broad licensing categories and long list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana make it a good bet for investors. The lack of buy-in by many local governments has stunted the market’s potential, but that seems likely to change. The streamlining ofContinue Reading

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Business-Friendliness Score: 4 out of 5 Illinois has a well-regulated marijuana market and a large population. Recent stumbling blocks in awarding 75 retail licenses have cast doubt upon a program initially hailed as the gold standard for social equity. But hundreds of licenses remain, leaving ample room for entrepreneurs lookingContinue Reading

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As increasing state legalization and declining social stigma push cannabis into the mainstream, companies will need to adopt some traditional business practices, including monitoring economic indicators that affect their access to capital, costs and bottom lines. Knowing these figures can inform decisions that will help executives maximize savings and revenue.Continue Reading