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Virginia governor expected to veto recreational marijuana sales legislation

Virginia appears set to remain the only state in the country with recreational marijuana legalization but without legal sales.

News February 28
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Massachusetts cannabis retailer owes more than $420,000 in state taxes

A Massachusetts cannabis retailer challenging the levy of millions of dollars in municipal "community impact fees" owes the state more than $400,000 in sales taxes.

News February 28
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MSO Curaleaf’s hemp-derived THC seltzers to hit Total Wine shelves

U.S. liquor retail chain Total Wine & More is partnering with Curaleaf Holdings to offer the cannabis multistate operator's hemp-derived THC seltzers at more than 100 of its stores in…

News February 28
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Why cannabis operators can’t ignore insurance in the era of climate change

Insurance is mandatory for a cannabis business, but all too often it still slips through the cracks - especially when policies are difficult to obtain.

News February 28
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Ohio GOP senators advance bill to kill marijuana social equity, limit industry

A Republican-led bill to "regulate the cannabis industry to death" passed the Ohio state Senate on a partisan vote.

News February 27
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Intellectual property of cannabis brand High Times is for sale again

The intellectual property of cannabis brand High Times, including its fading iconic magazine, Cannabis Cup events and trademarks, are back on the market, MJBizDaily has learned.

News February 27
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Trulieve appoints marijuana MSO’s co-founder Pernell as new president

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. co-founder James Pernell has been appointed president of the Florida-based marijuana multistate operator.

News February 27
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Trump research cuts threaten cannabis studies, pose rescheduling questions

The Trump administration's plan to cut federal research funding threatens 565 ongoing experiments involving cannabis, according to an MJBizDaily review and interviews with scientists and academics.

News February 27
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Arbitrator awards Cookies nearly $18M in dispute with marijuana retail partner

A company formed to open and operate Cookies-branded marijuana stores must pay the iconic San Francisco cannabis company almost $18 million in unpaid royalty fees and for unauthorized use of…

News February 27
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