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MJBiz Daily investigates the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics across cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail operations—and what it means for the industry's labor dynamics.The report examines whether automation is creating meaningful...

Crain's Cleveland revisits the ongoing impact of the Trump administration's cannabis policy signals, reporting on how local cannabis operators continue to navigate an uncertain regulatory environment while holding out hope for federal action.SIVA's Avis Bulbulyan...

A landmark study published in early 2026 reveals overwhelming and growing public support for federal cannabis reform, reflecting a significant cultural and generational shift that is expected to increase pressure on federal legislators to act.The Debrief reports on...

NASCUS examines the ongoing debate between marijuana rescheduling—moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III—and the more aggressive position of full descheduling under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and what each scenario would mean for state-chartered...

Talking Joints Memo reports on proposed Massachusetts legislation targeting high-potency cannabis products, including THC concentration caps and tighter labeling requirements.SIVA's Avis Bulbulyan provides perspective on how potency regulations have played out in...

Crain's Cleveland reports on how signals from the Trump administration on cannabis policy reignited cautious optimism among cannabis operators and investors—particularly at the local market level where operators had struggled with persistent regulatory...

Avis Bulbulyan joins the Karma Koala Podcast to discuss the High Times bankruptcy and what the collapse of one of cannabis's most iconic media brands reveals about the broader vulnerabilities facing cannabis businesses in the current environment.The conversation...

MJBiz Daily explores the best practices cannabis operators are using to license and protect their brands as the industry matures, featuring insight from SIVA's Avis Bulbulyan on brand strategy across multiple state markets.As multi-state expansion becomes more complex...

MJBiz Daily reports on the accelerating trend of major multistate cannabis operators exiting certain regulated state markets as profitability pressures mount. SIVA's Avis Bulbulyan provides analysis on the economic and regulatory forces driving the contraction.The...

U.S. News & World Report identifies the top marijuana stocks for investors to watch in 2024, drawing on expert commentary—including from SIVA's Avis Bulbulyan—to assess which companies are best positioned ahead of anticipated federal policy changes.The analysis...

Avis Bulbulyan joins the Karma Koala Podcast to discuss SIVA’s 2024 State of the Cannabis Market Report, offering a detailed breakdown of current market conditions, regulatory trends, and what the industry can expect in the months ahead.The conversation covers...

Reason Magazine argues that New York’s deeply troubled cannabis legalization rollout was entirely foreseeable—and that the state’s regulatory failures represent a cautionary tale for other jurisdictions moving toward legalization.The piece draws on analysis from...

U.S. News & World Report evaluates the top marijuana-focused exchange-traded funds for 2024, providing investors with a data-driven look at the funds best positioned to capture upside from a potential federal cannabis reform cycle.The analysis weighs holdings...

California's tax authorities moved to auction off cannabis assets seized from operators who had accumulated significant unpaid tax obligations, highlighting the financial crisis facing much of the state's legal cannabis industry.Green Market Report examines the...

Green Market Report covers SIVA's in-depth critique of cannabis social equity programs across the United States, arguing that most existing frameworks are structurally flawed and failing the communities they were designed to help.The SIVA report calls for a...

Yahoo Finance covers the release of SIVA Enterprises’ landmark State of the Cannabis Industry Report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. cannabis market amid continued anticipation of federal reform.The report—authored by SIVA CEO Avis...

Business Insider examines the federal government’s anticipated move to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act—and which publicly traded cannabis companies are best positioned to benefit from the regulatory shift.The...

California’s community colleges and universities are rapidly embracing cannabis education, adding certificate programs, courses, and research initiatives aimed at preparing a workforce for the state’s growing legal cannabis industry.EdSource profiles the expanding...

A California lawsuit alleged that millions of pounds of legally grown cannabis were being systematically diverted from the regulated market to the illicit underground economy—a problem that has plagued the state’s legal framework since legalization.MJBiz Daily reports...

The cannabis industry’s fragmented advocacy landscape came into sharper focus in 2022 as tensions between the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) became more public.MJBiz Daily explores what the rivalry means for the...

Faced with tightening capital markets, rising operational costs, and stalled federal reform, cannabis companies across the country began executing significant layoffs and pulling back from aggressive expansion plans in 2022.MJBiz Daily documents the wave of...

When Ascend Wellness Holdings’ former CEO was charged with criminal battery, the fallout extended well beyond the company itself. Industry consultants, including SIVA’s Avis Bulbulyan, warned that such incidents risk damaging the reputation of the entire cannabis...

Following a criminal battery charge filed against Ascend Wellness Holdings’ former CEO, the company moved quickly to restructure its executive leadership team in an effort to stabilize operations and protect investor confidence.MJBiz Daily examines how cannabis...

MJBiz Daily reports on speculation that Ascend Wellness Holdings, one of the cannabis industry’s largest multistate operators, may be exploring a potential sale or strategic transaction amid ongoing market consolidation.As the cannabis market faced increasing capital...

Whether it is a mature cannabis market like California or expanding markets like New Jersey and New York, the prudent time to take advantage of the “green wave” is always sooner than later. To be directly involved in a cannabis business, one must first face a lengthy...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (California Marijuana Notebook is a regular column that delves into the complicated issues surrounding the state’s immense cannabis market from the vantage point of Marijuana Business Daily Senior Reporter John Schroyer. Based in...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In what would be a crucial milestone for the cannabis industry, the U.S. House passed a bill that would change the cash-only nature of the business. UPDATE, 5:20 p.m.: The SAFE bill passed the House of Representatives this afternoon...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (This story has been updated to note that the projected 40% drop in retailer sales would represent overall sales.)  Massachusetts has become the first state to ban the sale of cannabis and tobacco vaping products, dealing a...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Political and Business Landscape of Cannabis with Avis Bulbulyan from pot.live pot.live is one of the fastest scaling businesses in the expanding Cannabis industry. We believe that the Cannabis plant is a source of beneficial...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEO Avis Bulbulyan quoted in Pot Stock News article. According to Bulbulyan, several hemp brands have catchy logos but generic products. “There’s nothing proprietary about it,” he explained. However, when a company has a patent, that...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEO Avis Bulbulyan quoted in Marijuana Business Daily article regarding WeedMaps' cannabis firm advertising. If the state agencies were smart about it and they really wanted to shut down Weedmaps, they wouldn’t use the BCC. They’d...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Director of Licensing Derek Sigman quoted in Cannabis Business Times article on Creating a Winning Cannabis Business Licensing Application in New Markets. Part of this process is making sure that you guys have a well-rounded team,...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEO Avis Bulbulyan quoted in Leafly article regarding the first hemp strain to be awarded a US patent. It’s huge. It’s something tangible...A lot of brands out there have catchy logos and catchy names, but the product inside is...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEO Avis Bulbulyan comments on the legal landscape for medical marijuana. The future of cannabis in the US is very bright. Several states are going through their state licensing process and a handful are coming up in the 2nd half of...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEO Avis Bulbulyan interviewed by the Infuzes team regarding his expert opinion on cannabis investment. “There’s a lot of investment activity in the brand development sector, real estate for the industry has always had healthy...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEO Avis Bulbulyan quoted on Utah Public Radio in regards to medical cannabis licences in the state of Utah. “Almost every single state has triggered lawsuits from losing applicants, practically none have been successful. It does...