COVID-19 Pandemic will boost US cannabis legalization, but not until 2021, expert says The economic damage created by COVID-19 could accelerate policy reform, says Chris Lindsey of the Marijuana Policy Project Jared GnamApril 18, 2020
COVID-19 Planet 13 ramps up Nevada delivery to avoid pandemic-related sales drop The operator of the world's largest weed store reported US$16.6 million in Q1 revenue, but now it can only offer delivery during COVID-19 crisis Jared GnamApril 16, 2020
COVID-19 ‘Go the F*ck to Sleep’ illustrator re-releases cannabis kid’s book for 4/20 With more home schooling taking place due to COVID-19, Ricardo Cortés hopes 'It's Just a Plant' can spark family-friendly cannabis education Jared GnamApril 15, 2020
The weed wire Champignon Brands grows research cap with AltMed acquisition The psychedelic medicine company has surged since going public last month and is quickly expanding its research footprint Jared GnamApril 13, 2020
The weed wire States with legal cannabis have fewer vaping illness cases, study finds A new Journal of the American Medical Association study shows a five-fold jump in EVALI cases in states that prohibit weed Jared GnamApril 9, 2020
COVID-19 Massachusetts weed market evolving into eastern state heavyweight Cannabis sales are on pace for US$745 million in 2020, which could be a catalyst for legalization in neighbouring states, says BDS Analytics Jared GnamApril 9, 2020
Analysis As cannabis bankruptcies accelerate during pandemic, lawyer says survivors will thrive long term Cannabis lawyer Ranjeev Dhillon remains optimistic for the longevity of the industry despite the pandemic-related market meltdown Jared GnamApril 8, 2020
COVID-19 Organigram lays off 400 workers due to COVID-19 The producer will keep a skeleton crew employed at its New Brunswick facility to keep up with Canadian market demand Jared GnamApril 7, 2020
COVID-19 Retailer High Tide issues temporary layoffs in Ontario Company said it closed its three Ontario locations after the province removed cannabis businesses as essential amid COVID-19 shutdowns Jared GnamApril 6, 2020
Industry update Leafly launches weed delivery in 7 US states The Seattle-based online weed source said the delivery service will help keep consumers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic Jared GnamApril 3, 2020