Erin said on Monday that MGC's first range of 15 cannabidiol-based cosmetic products - facial creams, soaps, toners and cleansing masks - is set for commercial launch over the coming months.

"Erin Resources is pleased to announce the imminent launch by MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd of its initial CBD (cannabidiol) cosmetics product range, with first sales expected to occur by December 2015," Erin said on Monday.

As the Oct. 1 launch of recreational marijuana sales nears, one labor union is looking to organize cannabis workers in Oregon.

United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 recently negotiated a three-year contract on behalf of employees at a Portland dispensary and hopes to broker similar deals across the state as the cannabis industry takes off, said Jeff Anderson, Local 555 secretary-treasurer.

Anyone who has ever started a medical marijuana business knows that there’s a lot to it. It’s much more than simply paying for a business license, renting a place, and opening for business. There are more things involved with starting a medical marijuana business than most other businesses. What are the local regulations, if any? What are the state regulations? What changes to those regulations are likely to occur in the future? What things need to happen to be in compliance with those regulations (potentially for the time being!). Did I mention the usual legal issues that go into a business, such as intellectual property rights, operating agreements, etc.?

Although the jury is still out on the benefit and safety profile of medical marijuana, the American public, according to national polls, has practically anointed it a wonder drug.

Medical marijuana finds its legs

It's not hard to understand why consumers -- especially those with potentially chronic or terminal diseases or disorders -- are excited about the idea of expanding marijuana's use for medical purposes. There are a number of clinical studies that have shown some level of positive correlation involving marijuana (or cannabinoids from the cannabis plant) in treating or alleviating symptoms of a patient's disease or disorder.

South Dakota voters could see a dozen or more voter-initiated measures on the 2016 ballot, touching on hot-button issues from marijuana and money lending to redistricting and right-to-work. First, backers need to collect enough signatures by Nov. 8, 2015, to make the cut. For most petitions that means 13,871, but constitutional amendments require 27,741.

Here's a rundown of petitions that are being circulated or pending approval by the Secretary of State's office:

Running a marijuana business is more than a pipe dream, says Justin Breidenbach: It’s about taxes, banking, liability, supply and demand.

Breidenbach, an associate professor of accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University who has been studying the economics of pot for two years, concludes that there’s potential for big money to be made if Ohio legalizes pot on Nov. 3. But, he says, marijuana entrepreneurs might go through a minefield to get there.

The Marijuana Investor Summit provided quality educational sessions to more than 200 business owners and investors at the current Marijuana World Congress & & Company Expo held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sept. 16, 2015.

The top covered a variety of subjects on the threats and rewards of investing in the cannabis industry for both public market investing and private financial investments. Sessions were led by professionals in their fields, consisting of licensed broker dealerships, financial investment bankers, venture fund managers, angel investors and leading c-suite executives from leading micro-cap companies on the Marijuana Index.

A customer relationship management (CRM) solution that is haphazardly or impulsively purchased will likely do very little good for your business. Truly implementing a CRM system in a meaningful and impactful way is a commitment of both time and money. How do you know if your business is ready to implement a CRM system? If any or all of these 6 statements are true for you, your business is ready for a CRM solution.

1. The number of clients you have (or want to have) is too large for your current system to handle.

Late last week, two men were fatally shot in a marijuana dispensary allegedly belonging to Chief Keef that is located in Compton, California. However, according to the Bang 3 Part 2  rapper, he has no affiliation with the dispensary whatsoever despite an Instagram post he created last October that conflicts with his recent statement. The Chicago rapper is now refuting any connection with the Glo Gang Shop, claiming that a fan opened the shop.