Shannon O'Brien

Shannon O’Brien, the former chair of the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg resulting in O’Brien being fired last month. Goldberg, who named Bruce Stebbins acting chair of the regulatory body, expressed concern about...

It’s finally over for Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts Shannon O’Brien who lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. O’Brien was originally appointed to serve a five-year term in 2022 and has denied the misconduct allegations. Goldberg suspended O...

Massachusetts Eases Cannabis Delivery: One-Person Rule Coming? Massachusetts regulators have voted 3-1 to potentially ease the two-person delivery rule for cannabis – which requires two people for every cannabis delivery, a decision that could reduce operational costs for transport businesses...

PA Small Cannabis Firms Win Big With New Senate Bill Pennsylvania’s legislature has passed Senate Bill 773, aimed at empowering independent cannabis growers and dispensaries.  This bill, awaiting Gov. Shapiro‘s signature, allows 25 independent medical cannabis entities more...

Court filings finally reveal some of the accusations against Shannon O’Brien, Massachusetts' former Cannabis Control Commission who was suspended in September by state treasurer Deborah Goldberg. Shortly after, O’Brien filed a lawsuit against Goldberg arguing...

Shannon O'Brien, on the brink of a court hearing contesting her suspension as chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, announced that state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has approved a hearing regarding her removal, reported the Boston Herald. What Happened? The ex-official...

Shannon O'Brien, the ex-official responsible for overseeing cannabis operations in Massachusetts, filed a lawsuit against State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on Thursday. Why? O'Brien claims that suspending her position as the chief of the state Cannabis Control Commission was unlawful....

NJ Considers Clinical Cannabis Research Partnerships New Jersey regulators are soliciting public input on a proposal to introduce "clinical registrant permits," enabling dispensaries to collaborate with research institutions for in-state cannabis studies. This move seeks to enhance...

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien Suspended Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has suspended Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien, whose appointment she made a year ago. The reasons for the suspension have yet to be disclosed, and it is unclear...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago (Sept 27-28), gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the marijuana industry, let's scroll through some executive moves in the space. Exit Of Director Of Marijuana Reg Agency Sends Group Into A Tailspin, Raising...

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission tapped former state treasurer Shannon O'Brien earlier this month to serve as its new chairperson, replacing interim chair Sarah Kim and inaugural CCC chair Steven Hoffman. Now, the commission risks losing credibility. What happened:...