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Canopy Growth boosts M&A transparency in wake of Aphria fiasco

Cash-rich Canopy Growth bought global vaporizer leader Storz & Bickel for 220 million Canadian dollars ($160 million) in a bid to improve its portfolio of intellectual property. The all-cash deal…

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WHO postpones recommendation for rescheduling cannabis at UN summit

The World Health Organization (WHO) postponed its much-anticipated recommendations about the international scheduling of cannabis, citing a need for more time to review its findings. The recommendations were expected to be released Dec.…

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Trump taps Justice Department veteran William Barr as attorney general

President Trump said Friday he is nominating William Barr - who served in the first Bush administration - to replace former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who was an outspoken critic…

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Boston-based marijuana firm Ascend Wellness closes $40 million funding round

Boston-based cannabis company Ascend Wellness has closed a $40 million funding round – capital the firm plans to use to build out its multistate footprint. Poseidon Asset Management, Salveo Capital,…

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Acreage inks $160 million acquisition of Oregon cannabis firm

Acreage Holdings has inked a $160 million deal to acquire Form Factory, a Portland, Oregon-based marijuana infused edibles manufacturer and distributor.

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Marlboro maker, Cronos join forces in exclusive CA$2.4 billion deal to tap global cannabis opportunities

Altria Group, one of the largest tobacco companies in North America, has agreed to invest 2.4 billion Canadian dollars ($1.8 billion) in Ontario-based cannabis producer Cronos Group - the most…

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Week in Review: Phony CA lab data, Utah gov signs medical marijuana bill & ex-Sweet Leaf execs jailed

The results of hundreds of marijuana lab tests in California are alleged to have been falsified, Utah’s governor signs a compromise medical cannabis bill, and two former executives from MJ…

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Key UN summit could lead to international rescheduling of cannabis

A crucial milestone for the global industry could be achieved this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO) presents its findings on cannabis to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)…

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Marijuana retailer MedMen facing potential class action lawsuit from former employees

One of the biggest names in cannabis retail, California-based MedMen, is facing a potential class action lawsuit from former employees that allege multiple labor law violations.

News December 6
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