
Congress considers opening banking options for marijuana businesses
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Big news out of Washington, D.C. today for the recreational marijuana industry, as Congress is mulling over a bill that would allow banks to work with legal pot businesses. Banking has been a huge challenge

Main Street Marijuana celebrates its first year in business
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Today, Vancouver’s oldest and busiest pot shop, Main Street Marijuana, celebrates its first birthday. The store opened a year ago today with hundreds of eager customers lining up along the sidewalk waiting to get in.

Oregon’s New Marijuana Laws: The Last Word on the 2015 Legislative Session
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017An incredible amount happened in Oregon’s marijuana (and hemp) space leading up to the close of the legislative session on Monday, July 6. Though HB 3400 was certainly the largest piece of the puzzle—as it

1st year a success for pot shops
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017In a challenging first year for Washington’s groundbreaking recreational marijuana industry, two booming Vancouver pot shops have come out on top, selling more product than any other retailers in the state. This weekend marks the

Main Street Marijuana leads state in sales during record-breaking month
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017June turned out to be another record-breaking month for Washington’s recreational pot industry, and Main Street Marijuana reigned supreme, making more than $1.76 million worth of sales. The small store in Vancouver’s Uptown Village surpassed

Oregon Recreational Marijuana Businesses – Part 2 of 2 – Who Can Invest?
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017In part I of this series, Oregon Recreational Marijuana Businesses — Who Can Own One? I covered the age and residency requirements for owners of Oregon marijuana businesses under Oregon’s newest law, Enrolled House Bill 3400. That post

OR Pot Lover Uses Big Joint To Show His Support
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Harry Pinsent, a 72 year old Oregon resident is showing his support for legalization in a VERY BIG WAY. Harry spent the last 6 months building the biggest joint we’ve all ever seen!

Oregon Recreational Marijuana Businesses – Part 1 of 2 – Who Can Own One?
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017This week, I received calls from two out-of-state clients who each hope to apply for licensure through the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) to open an Oregon recreational marijuana business. One of these individuals hopes

Main Street Marijuana celebrates 1 Year Anniversary with new Website
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Hey guys, I wanted to quickly share with you some information regarding, one of Vancouver’s rec shops, Main Street MJ. As many of you know it’s been 1 year since some of the shops in
Seattle officials crack down on unlicensed marijuana stores
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017SEATTLE — Fifteen unlicensed King County marijuana shops are on notice that they are violating the law. The King County prosecutor and sheriff announced on Wednesday that they are cracking down on these stores after