Cannabis Risk Manager Staff

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Cannabis Equipment Providers

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Cannabis Equipment Providers

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 24, 2024 /

As the cannabis industry continues to expand, cannabis equipment providers face a unique set of challenges that require careful attention to risk management. These risks span across regulatory compliance, financial…

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Cannabis Operators Report Instagram Shadow Bans and Closures

Cannabis Operators Report Instagram Shadow Bans and Closures

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 23, 2024 /

Cannabis Operators Face Instagram ‘Shadow Bans’ and Account Closures Amid Growing Social Media Challenges Despite the growing acceptance of cannabis across the United States, many state-regulated marijuana businesses are encountering…

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PharmaCann Defaults on Multiple Leases, Cannabis REIT Claims

PharmaCann Defaults on Multiple Leases, Cannabis REIT Claims

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 23, 2024 /

Cannabis REIT Claims PharmaCann Defaulted on Multiple Leases Across the U.S. Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP), a leading cannabis real estate investment trust (REIT) based in San Diego, has accused multistate…

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Cannabis MSO Standard Wellness Secures $10 Million Loan

Cannabis MSO Standard Wellness Secures $10 Million Loan

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 23, 2024 /

Standard Wellness Secures $10 Million Loan to Support Growth and Expansion Standard Wellness Holdings, a prominent marijuana multistate operator (MSO) based in Ohio, has successfully secured a $10 million credit…

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First Year in Cannabis Retail: High Injury Risk for Workers

First Year in Cannabis Retail: High Injury Risk for Workers

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 23, 2024 /

The cannabis industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with new markets opening up as more states legalize medical and recreational marijuana. As the industry matures, it has…

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Massachusetts Nears Cannabis Chief; Arkansas Regulator Quits

Massachusetts Nears Cannabis Chief; Arkansas Regulator Quits

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Faces Challenges in Filling Executive Director Position Amid Renewed Negotiations The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), the governing body for the state’s adult-use and medical marijuana…

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Cannabis MSO Cansortium Merges with RIV Capital

Cannabis MSO Cansortium Merges with RIV Capital

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Cansortium and RIV Capital Complete Merger, Expanding Fluent’s Footprint and Market Reach The much-anticipated merger between Florida-based cannabis multistate operator Cansortium, operating under the Fluent brand, and Toronto-headquartered RIV Capital…

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THCA Seizures Cost Tennessee $735K in Hemp Settlement

THCA Seizures Cost Tennessee $735K in Hemp Settlement

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Tennessee Authorities Settle Lawsuit with Hemp Businesses Over Seized THCA Flower Authorities in Tennessee have agreed to pay $735,000 to two hemp businesses, Old School Vapor and Sak Wholesale, after…

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Delaware Awards 15 Recreational Cannabis Retail Licenses

Delaware Awards 15 Recreational Cannabis Retail Licenses

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Delaware Awards 15 Additional Recreational Cannabis Retail Licenses in Statewide Lottery Delaware’s cannabis regulatory agency has issued 15 new recreational marijuana retail licenses through a highly anticipated lottery held on…

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Can Cannabis Lounges Rely on Liability Waivers for Protection?

Can Cannabis Lounges Rely on Liability Waivers for Protection?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Cannabis-Consumption Lounges Grapple with Liability: Balancing Relaxation and Regulation As cannabis-consumption lounges become increasingly popular in states where marijuana is legal, owners face the challenge of creating a relaxed, social…

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Improved Safety: Fewer Job Deaths in Cannabis in 2023

Improved Safety: Fewer Job Deaths in Cannabis in 2023

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Improved Safety in the Cannabis Industry: Fewer Job Deaths in 2023 Highlight Progress and Challenges The cannabis industry, a rapidly growing sector in the U.S., has seen a decline in…

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Nearly 70 Michigan Cannabis Businesses Fined for Violations

Nearly 70 Michigan Cannabis Businesses Fined for Violations

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / December 20, 2024 /

Michigan Cannabis Businesses Face Fines for Regulatory Violations in November Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) issued fines to 67 licensed marijuana businesses in November for various regulatory violations. The penalties…

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