Photo by Philippe Marquis Fresh off the West Coast and ready to shake things up, Electraleaf is bringing their California fire to the Empire State. With three decades of cultivation wisdom, they're not exactly rookies to the game. Leading this is Pedro Sotomayor, breaking barriers as the first Latino CEO and owner of a New York cannabis license. As New York's cannabis … [Read more...] about Electraleaf Kush Mints: A Fresh Face in the Empire State
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Millennials Spark the Trend: Why Pre-Rolls are Their Go-To Choice
Photo Credit: Elsa Olofsson Millennials are lighting up the pre-roll scene. According to a report by Custom Cones USA, a company that specializes in pre-rolls, millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) account for a whopping 45% of the $3 billion pre-roll market. This generation is showing the world that convenience, consistency, and some social magic make pre-rolls the go-to … [Read more...] about Millennials Spark the Trend: Why Pre-Rolls are Their Go-To Choice
Lauren Rudick: Pioneering Cannabis Law and Advocacy for Industry Growth
Photo Credit: Lauren Rudick Lauren Rudick, managing principal at Rudick Law Group, is on a mission to support entrepreneurs in the evolving cannabis industry. With a background in commercial litigation and a deep personal connection to the plant, Rudick brings a unique perspective to cannabis law. Her firm has made waves by challenging the misclassification of … [Read more...] about Lauren Rudick: Pioneering Cannabis Law and Advocacy for Industry Growth
New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again
Image courtesy of LightFieldStudios In what feels like a never-ending saga, New York's adult-use cannabis licensing program has once again been halted by the courts. On Thursday, Dec. 14, State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Graf issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from processing thousands of pending business … [Read more...] about New York Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Halted in Court Again
New York’s Legal Market Set to Pass $1 Billion in Sales by End of 2024
Photo credit: LittleIvan New York’s legal cannabis market was set up with high expectations when it was legalized in March 2021. State officials promised a robust, equitable marketplace designed to prioritize social justice and economic opportunity for communities most affected by past cannabis prohibitions. However, the market rollout faced significant setbacks, delaying … [Read more...] about New York’s Legal Market Set to Pass $1 Billion in Sales by End of 2024