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California recalls 5 West Coast Cure marijuana products, cites pesticides

California regulators on Tuesday announced five more marijuana product recalls related to banned pesticides in a scandal that…

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Minnesota-based cannabis MSO changes name – again

One of the oldest multistate operators in the cannabis industry is changing its name to something closer to…

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Marijuana operators vow to take federal prohibition challenge to Supreme Court

The cannabis multistate operator behind a constitutional challenge to federal marijuana prohibition that was dismissed by a lower…

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Nominations open for Emjays cannabis awards during MJBizCon Week

The Emjays International Cannabis Awards, first introduced during MJBizCon Week in 2023, are returning Dec. 5 to the…

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How will Supreme Court ruling affect marijuana rescheduling?

The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision to significantly curtail federal regulatory agencies’ power has triggered a fresh round…

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IRS warns cannabis operators that 280E taxes still must be paid

The IRS is reminding marijuana companies that taxes under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code still must…

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Iowa hemp law now in force despite court challenges

Iowa's new hemp law went into effect Monday, only days after a lawsuit against the statute was denied…

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Martha’s Vineyard marijuana retailer reopens after waterway deliveries OK’d

Adult-use and medical marijuana retailer Island Time in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, reopened for business Saturday after being closed…

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Pesticide scandal shakes confidence in California cannabis market

California cannabis brands, retailers and testing labs are scrambling to regain the confidence of consumers in the wake…

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