Author: Editorial Staff
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gLeaf Cannabis workers in Frederick, MD seek to unionize
Workers at the gLeaf Cannabis dispensary in Frederick, MD, have filed a petition to unionize with UFCW Local 27. They are seeking job security, fair pay, safer working conditions, and a voice in workplace decisions, citing instability and confusion following a company transition.
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Cannabis Justice Day pressures President Trump for more cannabis clemencies
Cannabis justice advocates are gathering in Washington, D.C., for a day of events, including the Cannabis Justice Conference and the Voices for Freedom Gathering, to advocate for reform and acknowledge past clemency.
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NECANN’s Role in Shaping the East Coast Cannabis Industry
Marc Shepard, co-founder and president of NECANN, provides insights into the current state of the cannabis market, with a particular focus on the East Coast. Shepard contrasts the East Coast’s market stage (opportunity and expansion) with the West Coast’s (competition and attrition). He discusses the varying regulatory approaches in East Coast states and emphasizes the…
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Maryland cannabis grower fined $65k, placed on probation following employee theft and regulatory violations
Holistic Industries received a fine and probation from Maryland cannabis regulators due to employee theft and various regulatory violations related to inventory, security, and record-keeping at their cultivation facility.
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Women Grow continues to elevate and unite women in the cannabis industry
Women Grow is back in full force to empower women through economic support, policy advocacy and leadership development. CEO, Dr. Chanda Macias highlights new efforts aimed a supporting female cannabis entrepreneurs.
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Maryland cannabis lab agrees to restrictions after conflict of interest concerns
Quales, a Maryland cannabis testing lab, agreed to restrictions with the MCA due to conflict of interest concerns stemming from shared personnel with a processing facility. They must now avoid hiring agents from other licensees, acknowledging MCA’s authority, and waived a formal hearing.
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Maryland cannabis grower fined $17,500 for theft and reporting violations
PharmCann, a Maryland cannabis grower, was fined $17,500 by the MCA for failing to properly report and investigate employee theft of cannabis flower, providing misleading information, and violating tracking and reporting procedures. They agreed to the fine, waiving their right to a hearing.
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Placarded, unlicensed D.C. cannabis shop shutdown
D.C. authorities closed Apple Dreamz, an unlicensed cannabis retailer, on March 13, 2025, due to public safety concerns. Despite receiving a placard for a licensed medical dispensary in June 2024, the business continued to operate illegally, leading to the closure order and padlocking of the premises.
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Arrests continue in unlicensed D.C. cannabis shop closures
D.C. authorities shut down an illegal cannabis shop in Northeast, arresting two individuals and seizing a large quantity of drugs including cannabis, mushrooms and cocaine. The closure, executed by ABCA and MPD, is part of ongoing efforts to enforce regulations against unlicensed cannabis businesses.
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Three More Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses Shut Down in D.C.
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) recently shut down three unlicensed cannabis retailers in Washington, D.C. – Friends Smoke Shop, The Garden DC, and Hidden Gym.
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Two unlicensed cannabis businesses in Northwest D.C. shut down by authorities
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down two unlicensed cannabis retailers in Northwest D.C. on January 15 and 16, 2025.
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Maryland’s first vertically integrated social equity license opens
Standard Wellness Maryland, an African American and Latina majority-owned cannabis company, opened its first dispensary, The Forest, in Baltimore on January 18th, 2025. This landmark achievement marks a significant step towards social equity in Maryland’s cannabis industry.