By Iris Dorbian “Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis” by David Paleschuck is the first book of its kind to offer solid best practices in branding and marketing to an industry in dire need of them. Yet, “Branding Bud” is more than just a simple B2B primer as it provides a fascinating overview of an... more →

By E. Napoletano,  John Schmidt With the growing acceptance of cannabis among American consumers and their elected representatives, this edgy asset class offers your portfolio an excellent source of growth. According to data from Leafy, an online marijuana marketplace, legal U.S. cannabis sales—medicinal and recreational—increased... more →

By Matt Scuffham Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.S) has told customers in recent months it will no longer execute transactions in shares of cannabis companies with U.S. operations or hold them on behalf of clients, a cannabis company executive and other industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The Swiss lender was... more →

By Ganja Goddess LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand that caters to cannabis consumers statewide in California, released its third consumer trends poll conducted during the pandemic, revealing a... more →

By Timothy W. Fong Patients increasingly ask about cannabis and whether it can be useful for sleep, PTSD, pain, and even dementia. In this video, Timothy W. Fong, MD gives a brief overview on emerging issues in cannabis. On Monday, May 3, Dr Fong and colleagues will speak at this year’s APA meeting in a presentation titled... more →

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By Marjorie Kamys Cotera The Texas House gave approval on Thursday to a bill that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to include those with chronic pain, all cancer patients and Texans suffering from PTSD. House Bill 1535, by Rep. Stephanie Klick, R-Fort Worth, who authored the bill establishing Texas’ initial... more →

By Jessica Bartlett While the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on commercial real estate, the industry is getting a boost from a somewhat unexpected place: cannabis. To read more: more →

By Jessica Bartlett  Massachusetts hemp farmers could soon start to see some relief if the state’s Cannabis Control Commission follows through on its promise to work to allow marijuana dispensaries to sell some hemp products. To read more: more →

By Cortney Moore Cannabis and the hit sitcom “Family Matters” are colliding in a way that fans might have not expected. The show’s lead actor, Jaleel White (AKA Steve Urkel), has partnered with a popular dispensary to create a cannabis brand that takes inspiration from his iconic character, according... more →