After signing some large US partners early this year, Melbourne delivery software start-up Swift needed to set up an office to support their fast growth in the US.

Now on top of the grocery chains, pizza stores and alcohol delivery start-ups they are already working with, they have brought medical marijuana distributors on board too.

“One of the companies we work with are the Uber for medical marijuana delivery,” co-founder and CEO, Joel Macdonald (pictured) revealed.

“Another is a much larger network that acts as the distribution aggregator between local dispensaries in greater Los Angeles area.”

Swift makes it super easy for businesses to dispatch, track and manage their mobile workforce.

A U.S. drug company is taking the Canadian government to court for its attempt to lower the price of what has been called the world's most expensive drug.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals has filed a motion in Federal Court, arguing that Canada's drug price watchdog has no authority to force the company to lower its price for Soliris.

'This is the single greatest threat to pricing of drugs in Canada ever.'- Amir Attaran, health law expert

The first seven months of 2015 have been record breaking for Colorado. The state has already generated almost as much tax revenue from marijuana when compared to 2014. Colorado is on pace to double its numbers from last year and generate $125 million in tax revenue during 2015. Our analysts expect this number to continue to move higher year-over-year and we think this just the start of something big.

The legal marijuana industry, both personal and medical, saw $2.7 billion in sales last year, according to industry investor networking entity ArcView Group and its research arm, ArcView Market Research. The group says that figure is expected to grow to more than $10 billion by 2020 as recent medical marijuana states go online and as more states legalize marijuana between now and then.

A fashion designer, ex boy band singer and former Bengal are all high on Issue 3.

They support a measure that would make Ohio the fifth state in the union to allow weed for recreational use.

The fire for the measure is lit by Responsible Ohio, but opponents call Issue 3 a money grab designed to make a small group of rich people even richer. 

Investors deny those claims, saying the measure could generate millions in tax revenue and thousands of jobs.

Issue 3 would create a constitutional amendment legalizing pot for recreational and medicinal use. It could also create a multi-billion dollar industry.

Cincinnati native Nick Lachey was the front man for 98 Degrees and he’s part of one group of investors looking to end the pot prohibition. 

Cannabis Basics, which is owned and operated entirely by a female staff, just received one of the first trademarks ever for a company that specializes in cannabis and hemp-infused products. Not only is this the first trademark logo issued for a company with "cannabis" in the name, this marks an achievement for women in the highly competitive cannabis industry.

After reporting a green session on Tuesday, the stock price of Plandai Biotechnology Inc (OTCMKTS:PLPL) is once again moving south on the chart. Yesterday, the stock declined more than 3% to close the trading session at $0.125. The company recently confirmed the news of a extended deal with USN following which it will supply Phytofare® catechin complex to the respective company and its associates.

The VP of Sales and Marketing for Plandai said that USN acknowledges the many benefits of phyto-availability™. In fact the group is keen to use the Phytofare component in their absolute best quality products sold to clients. Phytofare® is believed to be a magical component that supplies active ingredients to the blood stream.

The new law is going to force nearly all medical marijuana dispensaries in our area to close their doors if they don’t reapply for a recreational license.

Washington state on Wednesday began the process of aligning the medical marijuana market with the existing recreational market for cannabis. Existing recreational marijuana stores will be able to apply for an endorsement to sell medical marijuana if they are interested.

Lawsuits over whether or not the treatment was a wise choice could put doctors’ medical certification in jeopardy, especially with how little is known about marijuana-related side effects.

New legislation in Lansing is trying to add more regulation to medical marijuana in Michigan.

Earlier this month, the backers of the Limited Social Marijuana Consumption Initiative, which would have allowed commercial establishments in Denver to offer a setting for cannabis consumption, unexpectedly withdrew the measure.

Oregon has been on the forefront of the cannabis industry for many years. After legalizing medical marijuana back in 1998 and recreational marijuana last year, the state has been a pioneer when it comes to important issues like reprieve for prior crimes. Measure 91 promises to open up a $450 million market for the state by 2020, according to New Frontier Financials projections, creating jobs, raising tax revenue, and yielding opportunities for investors.