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MJBizCon 2025: The Deal Engine of Cannabis (Dec 2–5, Las Vegas)
MJBizCon, the biggest business-to-business cannabis trade show in the world, returns this December in Las Vegas. From December 2–5, 2025, it gathers tens of thousands of industry professionals—entrepreneurs, investors, brands, operators, tech vendors—to make connections, close deals, and showcase what’s next in cannabis. READ MORE: Marijuana Business Conference & Expo This year’s edition is aiming…
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South Florida’s 2026 Midterms: Who Could Move the Needle on Cannabis Reform?
Florida missed full adult-use legalization in 2024 when Amendment 3 drew ~56%—short of the 60% supermajority the state requires. But legalization isn’t dead: the Smart & Safe Florida coalition is already back for 2026, and the Legislature saw a 2025 adult-use bill introduction. For South Florida voters, the 2026 midterm cycle will help determine whether…
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The proposal: MORE Act reintroduced
On August 29, 2025, House Democrats reintroduced the MORE Act (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act). (Jerry Nadler’s Website) The lead sponsor is Rep. Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler (D-NY), plus co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus — Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) — and Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY). READ MORE: Jerry Nadler’s Website The…
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Track-and-trace is (finally) coming to New York’s $1.5B cannabis market — here’s what December means
New York is set to switch on statewide seed-to-sale “track-and-trace” this December, bringing the $1.5-billion legal market into line with most regulated U.S. states. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced a transition to Metrc as the state system, with a target of having businesses credentialed and inventory live in the platform by mid-December…
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Eaze Technologies files for bankruptcy: what went wrong—and what it means for cannabis delivery
Eaze Technologies, Inc., once billed as the “Uber of weed,” filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California on March 21, 2025 (Case No. 25-30219). Court records show a voluntary Chapter 7 with assets listed in the 0–100,000 range and liabilities between $1–10 million. READ MORE: Inforuptcy…
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Florida will keep $1.3 million renewal fees for medical cannabis operators
Medical cannabis operators in Florida will continue to pay about $1.3 million every two years to renew their licenses, after a Florida appeals court upheld the Department of Health’s rule increasing renewal costs more than 20x above the prior fee. READ MORE: MJBizDaily The First District Court of Appeal ruled in March 2025 that the…
Unveiling the Future: How the FDA Could Shape the Landscape of Cannabis Regulation
With federal legalization, the FDA’s approach to cannabis products would be multifaceted, focusing on quality control, consumer safety, and accurate labeling.