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New York City may be known for its marquee lights and Broadway legends, but in early June, the spotlight belonged to cannabis—and one EGOT-winning icon who…

Aaron-Smith addresses an NCIA conference. (Photo: Mike Rosati) Success is not realized by the efforts of a single person. Olympic athletes glean tips from their coaches,…

Major retailer Target is deepening its involvement in the hemp-derived THC beverage market by launching sales in three more states—significantly expanding beyond a pilot program it…

Illustration: Mathias Rosenthal / Shutterstock Cyber attacks are now commonplace. Ransomware attacks, in particular, have skyrocketed in frequency and size. High-profile data breaches have cost businesses…

Photo: Josh Separzadeh for mg Magazine When the first wave of cannabis entrepreneurs laid the foundation for the industry, there was no template for success or…

When Katie Motta launched Jade Stone, she wasn’t coming from a background steeped in cannabis. In fact, her earliest impressions were shaped by prohibition-era narratives. “I…

Photo: Jirapong Manustrong / Shutterstock In November 2020, several states across the country put forth ballot initiatives aimed at decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis, and all of…

Major retailer Target is expanding its participation in the hemp-derived THC beverage market, even as a federal law is set to ban the products later this…

Image: Sichon / Shutterstock As cannabis companies look for new growth strategies, many are seizing a golden opportunity: licensing their intellectual property. Offering licensees access to…

A cannabis entrepreneur (let’s call him Ben) runs a small cannabis brand in Michigan. He’s dealt with harvest shortages, human resource issues, and the labyrinth of…