A former disgraced pharmacist who was sentenced to prison over 20 years ago for diluting drugs for a cheap profit—impacting over 4,000 patients and likely leading to the deaths of AIDS and cancer patients—will soon walk free. The Kansas City Star reports that Missouri native Robert Ray Courtney, 71, was convicted of diluting patients’ medications
New York is continuing its slow roll toward expanding the number of cannabis businesses operating throughout the state. On April 12, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved 101 more adult-use cannabis licenses, and now the total number of licenses approved in 2024 so far sits at 403. Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to
A professional organization of physicians who support drug policy reform is calling for the regulation of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids including delta-8 THC, arguing that the safety of products containing the compound is unknown. The recommendation was recently made by Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR), a group of healthcare professionals formerly known as Doctors for
The legal landscape for CBD products in the U.S. is in constant flux, challenging Cannabis businesses to keep pace. Behind the rapid growth sparked by the 2018 Farm Bill, there lies a labyrinth of changing regulations, testing standards, and labeling rules. Furthermore, each state has its own stance on production, sales, and product allowances which
The campaign to legalize cannabis in Florida is alive and well, as the state’s Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that voters will be able to decide the next chapter of cannabis reform on this year’s November ballot. With an already bustling medical market, Florida’s potential move into the recreational cannabis space has been highly
Illinois lawmakers last week joined representatives of the licensed cannabis industry to call for a ban on intoxicating hemp products including delta-8 THC. Under one proposal, non-intoxicating hemp products would be regulated with rules for licensing hemp businesses and the testing and labeling of hemp products. Synthetically produced hemp products such as delta-8 THC, however,
The newest set of data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) shows that the state has once again set a new record for adult-use cannabis sales. According to the CRA, the state collected $286.8 million in adult-use cannabis sales in March, which made up for 99% of all sales. In terms of product
A reel posted April 10 on Instagram went viral, warning Tesla drivers that security camera video footage—even when the car is off—can be used against you in the court of law as proof of wrongdoing, with or without a subpoena. The reel was posted by attorney Nicky Blu from The Ramcharitar Law Firm, who has
The legal cannabis industry is booming across North America, but navigating the complex taxation and compliance requirements can be a major headache for cannabis businesses. Monarch offers the ideal solution with its powerful cannabis tax software platform designed specifically for the needs of the industry. In this post, we'll provide an overview of cannabis taxation
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) recently published an announcement regarding recent cannabis taskforce seizures. As of April 11, the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized over $53,620,600 in illegal cannabis during the first quarter of 2024 (spanning between January 1, 2024-March 31, 2024). Law enforcement seized 331,866 pounds of unlicensed cannabis product, destroyed
