Alabama Opens Its First Medical Cannabis Dispensary, Testing a Tightly Restricted Program
Alabama's medical cannabis program made its first retail sale Wednesday morning at Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery - a moment that took more than three years to arrive after the state legislature
When a Source Goes Dark, Operators Must Rethink Information Strategy
Not every data gap in cannabis retail comes from a regulator pulling a rule or a seed-to-sale system throwing an error. Sometimes a page simply fails to deliver - and what operators do next reveals
Ohio Tightens Age-Gate Rules, Putting Cannabis License Holders at Direct Legal Risk
Ohio's Senate Bill 56 has extended criminal liability for distributing cannabis to anyone under 21 - and this time, the law doesn't stop at licensed dispensaries. Any person who knowingly sells or
Congress Pushes Treasury to Clarify Tax Rules for Cannabis Businesses After Rescheduling
Two Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Treasury Department and IRS to issue formal, actionable guidance on federal income tax treatment for state-legal cannabis businesses - a direct consequence
Three States Challenge Federal Medical Cannabis Rescheduling Order in Court
Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana have taken direct legal aim at the Trump administration's rapid reclassification of medical cannabis, filing a formal petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals
D.C. Board Rules Daycare Centers Don't Block Dispensary License Under Current Law
A Washington, D.C. regulatory board has cleared a medical cannabis retailer to open in a Northwest D.C. neighborhood after finding that two nearby licensed daycare centers do not qualify as
Shooting Outside Denver Dispensary Resolved Through Flock Camera Network
A shooting outside a licensed cannabis dispensary in the Denver metro area ended with a suspect in custody less than 24 hours later - largely because Flock Safety license plate readers gave
How Cannabis Retail POS Software Improves Dispensary Inventory Management, Payment Processing, and Compliance Tracking
Running a cannabis dispensary without purpose-built software is a bit like managing a pharmacy with a cash register and a notebook. The industry's regulatory complexity, product variety, and payment
How to Choose the Best Cannabis Retail POS System for CBD Dispensaries, Hemp Stores, and Inventory Management
Running a cannabis or hemp retail business without the right point-of-sale system is like trying to manage a pharmacy with a cash register and a notebook. Compliance requirements, product tracking,
Cannabis Retailer Builds Community Ties Through Holiday Nonprofit Partnerships
A recreational cannabis retailer is directing resources toward food relief and children's toy drives this holiday season, formalizing partnerships with Forgotten Harvest and Bottomless Toy Chest -