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Why cannabis businesses need to apply for DEA registration now – and why states must help

Some cannabis businesses are waiting until after U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration hearings to register with the DEA. That could be a fatal mistake.

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Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce SAFER Banking on eve of marijuana rescheduling hearings

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Pharma giant Jazz dismisses final patent claim involving cannabinoid epilepsy drug

Global pharma company Jazz Pharmaceuticals has ended patent claims related to its cannabinoid-based epilepsy drug, Epidiolex.

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Michigan governor floats extra 32% adult-use cannabis tax to fund roads

Michigan's governor is suggesting taxing adult-use cannabis an additional 32% to fund a $3 billion infrastructure plan.

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Colorado Springs can’t sidestep voters on recreational marijuana, judge rules

A district court judge has blocked the city of Colorado Springs from asking voters to repeal recreational marijuana sales they approved in November.

News February 11

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Australia’s medical cannabis revenue may outpace top EU markets, report shows

Australia’s medical cannabis revenue is expected to grow from around $600 million (AU$955.1 million) in 2024 to more than $1.2 billion by 2028, according to a new report.

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Marijuana-infused chocolate experiencing seasonal sales spike

Winter is peak season for marijuana-infused chocolates, according to edibles manufacturers and Seattle-based cannabis data provider Headset.

News February 11

GOP senators’ bill would keep 280E for cannabis operators permanently intact

Two Republican U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would continue to ban federal tax deductions for the cannabis industry - regardless of whether marijuana is rescheduled.

News February 10

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White couple appeals dismissal of Rhode Island marijuana social equity lawsuit

A white California couple challenging marijuana social equity provisions across the country has appealed a recent dismissal of a lawsuit in Rhode Island to a federal appeals court.

News February 10

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MediPharm cancels $5.5 million sale of Ontario cannabis facility to Kensana

Canadian cannabinoid company MediPharm Labs is halting the previously announced sale of its Napanee, Ontario, facility to Kensana Health.

News February 10

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Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market

Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud - including vape oil cartridges with "certified" total cannabinoids of more than 100% - are now roiling the adult-use market in New York.

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