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CA dispensary promises court fight over $767K tax ruling

A California district court has ruled that Medimarts dispensary in San Jose must pay the city $767,058 in taxes…

News July 29
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10 Massachusetts lawmakers endorse rec initiative

Countering the Republican governor, the Democratic mayor of Boston, and numerous other public officials that are campaigning against…

News July 29
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Week in Review: Adverse trademark ruling, Ohio’s cannabis diversity plan & MJ at the DNC

By Omar Sacirbey and John Schroyer Cannabis trademark issues resurface, questions arise over a plan to increase diversity…

News July 29
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Maryland to Award Cultivation, Processing Licenses on Aug. 15

Officials overseeing Maryland’s medical marijuana program plan to announce winners of cultivation and processing licenses on Aug. 15,…

News July 28
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Cannabis lobby out in force at DNC this week

The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia has had a slightly greenish tinge to it, raising hopes within the…

News July 28
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Trademark board hands setback to marijuana businesses

A federal trademark board has issued a major setback to marijuana businesses seeking federal protection for trademarks and…

News July 28
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Flood of Investment Money Flowing to Oregon Cannabis Firms After Residency Change

By John Schroyer Out-of-state investors are pumping millions of dollars into Oregon’s marijuana industry now that a restrictive…

News July 28
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FL billionaire heiress donates $800K to MMJ legalization foe

Florida billionaire Carol Jenkins Barnett, who is heir to the supermarket chain Publix, is reportedly behind an $800,000…

News July 28
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Canadian MJ grower to list on major stock exchange

In what could be a first in both the cannabis industry and stock market history, a large marijuana…

News July 27
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