Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

There are many ways to set up a cannabis business, and we like to think that we’ve seen them all. But there’s probably no worse category than 50/50 ownership of a business– a recipe for all sorts of disasters. Most partners are aligned at first, but over time a business will have its ups and downs. This is bad!

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 14, 2023

NuEra Cannabis is inviting the public to nuEra Chicago for its latest event to support the newest craft cannabis licensees in Illinois. CONTRACT CANNA – “Contract Canna is a one-stop shop, value-add business partner that works with brands, dispensaries, and cultivators, to expand, diversify, and improve the total Illinois market.”

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2025

The event includes outdoor vending and an indoor Texas Hold em tournament that involves representatives from Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, ancillary businesses, and individual supporters of the cannabis community. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Outdoor vending starts at 11 a.m.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently released two press announcements dealing with the new online portal for cannabis businesses. The first announcement stated that Illinois is set to streamline cannabis business operations with the launch of the new online licensing portal (see following article about paperless system ).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Black CannaBusiness Magazine, the premier publisher of B2B content for African Ameicans doing business in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the second annual Black CannaConference & Expo (“Black CannaCon”), the only B2B conference for Black professionals in cannabis. Submissions for speaker proposals close September 1.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 19, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently released two press announcements dealing with new online portals for cannabis businesses. The second announcement (see previous article for first announcement ) focused on the implementation of a paperless registration system for cannabis businesses. See Extension Announcement.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. Now, we believe that the needs of our patients are being overlooked in favor of business enterprises. Healthcare only works when people can afford it.”

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The Cannigma

MARCH 16, 2022

The Hot Box Pitch Contest is an event at the Black CannaConference that seeks to bridge the gap by making it easier for fledgling business owners to showcase their ideas to high-level financers. Making a difference one business owner at a time. In 2021, over 800 people attended the event. Wyatt said. Related Stories.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2025

Ayr President George DeNardo said Thursday during the companys fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings call that Ayr will prioritize other markets to make sure it can deliver for its other business and stated that the company doesnt have the necessary scale in Illinois to compete over the long term, Green Market Report reported.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Prohibition Holdings Ltd (parent company of Prohibition Partners) today announces its 100% acquisition of Business of Cannabis to form the industry’s new leader in media and data as well as the largest B2B audience in cannabis. About Business of Cannabis. London, United Kingdom, August 4, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

I (NASDAQ: MCMJ ) (“Merida”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Merida Capital Holdings, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with respect to a business combination. I, commented, “Merida Capital is very excited to be involved in this transformative event for Leafly. About Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Cannabis Conference and Cannabis Business Times announced the winners of the 2021 Cannabis Leadership Awards , which recognizes industry professionals who exemplify the leadership qualities needed to inspire and empower those around them and who work to better the industry and their communities. EDITOR: Heather Allman.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2025

A new cannabis B2B event is coming to Chicago. Flower Expo is set to host its inaugural Illinois event where Brands Meet Buyers at a high-vibe, consumption-friendly trade show. Were beyond excited to bring this experience to Chicago, said Kai Brady, Flower Expos Director of Business Development. March 25 at Sarabande Chicago.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One of the better aspects of this legislation is the explicit ban on vertical integration of the “adult-use” industry for all market participants, aside from those businesses licensed as a cooperative and currently vertically integrated registered organizations.

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Cannabis Cheri

MARCH 14, 2020

Experts predict disruptions in two main sectors: Events: It’s both ironic and sad that in a year when the entire month of April is 4-20-20, we will see literally no 420 celebrations. Events in the cannabis world are being canceled or postponed left and right. How Will the Coronavirus Affect the Cannabis World?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation announced today an official Metrc implementation timeline for licensed cannabis businesses transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2025

Instead, its the comfort and confidence knowing that not only does my accountant understand the industrys tax laws and governmental regulations but also actively supports people and businesses in industry. Though Vineyard Accounting works with clients across the Unites States, the firm specializes in businesses located in Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The two new services include News Joint Events and News Joint Consulting. News Joint Cannabis Events is the cannabis-friendly events planning and consulting service from Illinois News Joint. Since adult-use legalization in Illinois, we have attended and/or participated in more than one hundred cannabis events.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Trade shows have long served as vital platforms for businesses seeking growth and visibility. For small business owners, particularly those in the cannabis and CBD sectors, these events offer unique opportunities to expand their reach. Keep reading to unravel the impact that trade shows can have on small business success.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2025

Deactivated products cannot be manifested, potentially disrupting business operations. Resources available to assist businesses include: Product Registration FAQs Product Registration Category Guidance User Guides for navigating the licensing portal For questions not addressed by these resources, contact AGR.CannabisProdRegs@illinois.gov.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 3, 2025

The Chicago Police Department issued a Business Alert last week about two related cannabis dispensary Molotov-cocktail fires, and yesterday, a Molotov-cocktail arson attempt occurred at a third dispensary. The offender then lit a Molotov cocktail and threw it inside the businesses. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 24, 2025

News Joint Events is set to host the 2 nd Annual Illinois Craft Showcase from 12-6 p.m., News Joint Events donates 10% of all event proceeds to the News Joint Scholarship Endowment. Along with Illinois craft vendors, the event will host dispensaries, other ancillary cannabis businesses, associations, and advocates.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These are the questions a Denver consumption lounge must now contend with after they were exposed for throwing fellow Denver cannabis industry businesses under the bus. Tired of waiting for these businesses in the Denver cannabis industry to face consequences, Davis sent an email to over 20 local government officials on July 22nd.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Boston Cannabis Week (BCW) is an annual week-long series of events highlighting the northeast’s vibrant cannabis community. The events promote education and networking opportunities for local professionals, consumers, and innovators in the cannabis industry. This year, the event took place at the New Dia Cannabis Co.’s

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

To that end, as CEO, I am more confident than ever in our strategy, fundamentals, asset base, and current growth ramp of our business as we look ahead to 2022.”. Business Updates and Developments. ET to review its operational and financial results and provide an update on current business trends. million in Q1 2021.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

We at Illinois News Joint and News Joint Events have been attending and hosting open-consumption events for yearsbut not without obstacles. Despite the complications, cannabis-consumption events have steadily increased, and event planners are poised to host more cannabis-consumption events in Illinois than ever before.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted a notice for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers Occupation Taxes. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Over the past year, NORML has hosted activism events in conjunction with other cannabis organisations and still supports the Dagga Party of South Africa, a registered pro-cannabis political party. Just last month, Canna Tech and the Cannabis Expo were hugely successful events in both Cape Town and Johannesburg alike. Cannabis Law.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. For questions about the event, scholarships, and/or donations, contact Jason Brown at the above email. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

The NORML FORML is a charitable event produced by Curved Papers for the benefit of NORML, Empire State NORML and CCA NORML, taking place in New York City during Cannabis Week in conjunction with the CWCBExpo, the city’s largest annual cannabis business trade show, which runs from May 29 – June 1 at the Javits Center.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 17, 2022

Check out ASA's annual recap of the important developments and events of the past year in the January issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter. You'll also find new PFC training courses, certifications, and a free guide for cannabis businesses. .

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The event is free and open to the public. The Red Door Meeting Place, located at 1629 Roosevelt Road in Broadview, is set to host the in-person event. However, questions still remain about what is and is not legal, as well as how people can break into the business. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 5, 2021

George Jage is widely revered as a B2B growth specialist and business builder with a proven track-record of identifying new markets and opportunities to scale national businesses. The event was recognized as the fastest-growing event in the U.S. by Tradeshow Executive Magazine in both 2015 & 2016.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 17, 2024

Swissotel Chicago, located at 323 East Wacker Drive in Chicago, will host the 3-day event. Black CannaBiz Expo and Conference, a division of Black CannaBusiness Magazine , is the premier publisher of B2B content for people of color doing business in the cannabis industry and those that aspire to. Tickets can be found here.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

The federal government’s interference in this arena has stifled important medical research, interfered with doctors and patients making treatment decisions and harmed state-legal businesses. The idea of States’ Rights has been a central tenet of this movement and one that I believe will ultimately carry the day.

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