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A troubling trend is emerging in the world of cannabis: established payroll and HR companies are suddenly dropping clients in the space, including many who are very remotely connected to the industry. Unfortunately, provider shut outs apply not only to dispensaries and growers, but also to many...

Missed the NCIA’s 3rd Annual California Cannabis Business Conference earlier this month? Dying to find out what happened? Benzinga Cannabis had a correspondent there, who reported on all of the major announcements. International Cannabis Farmers Association Booth # 531 Social: @ICfarmers...

Wurk, a human capital management company for the cannabis industry, said Tuesday that it secured $11 million in a funding round. The company plans to use the capital on its expansion strategy. What Happened The funding round was led by returning investors Poseidon Asset Management and Arcadian Fund...

Two words summarize last week’s most relevant event for the cannabis industry: John Boehner. The former House speaker announced his views on cannabis had evolved and, in support of legalization, he was joining the board of directors of New York-based marijuana company Acreage Holdings. To...

Over the past few weeks, Benzinga has been sharing interviews with the top venture capital and investment firms operating in the cannabis industry. Among those focused on ancillary businesses that do not touch the plant, we profiled Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde and Arcview Group partner,...

Benzinga recently had the chance to discuss investments and investors in the cannabis industry with Micah Tapman, managing director and partner of CanopyBoulder, a seed-stage investment program and mentorship-driven business accelerator for startups in the cannabis industry. In addition to the more...

"How does one start a business in the cannabis industry? What are the biggest hurdles to overcome?" —Benzinga In a recent conversation with Benzinga, Andy Williams — co-star of MSNBC's “The Pot Barons of Colorado” and founder and CEO of Medicine Man Denver, Medicine Man...