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Cronos lists on Nasdaq, as US gets first ‘pure play’ marijuana stock on major exchange

A Canadian marijuana company will become the first “pure play” cannabis listing on a major U.S. stock market, an important milestone for the cannabis industry. Cronos Group, one of Canada’s…

News February 26
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California green lights surety bond program for state’s cannabis industry

California has approved its first insurer to provide surety bonds for marijuana businesses in the state. According to the Insurance Journal, Mayfield, Ohio-based Continental Heritage Insurance Co. has passed muster with…

News February 26
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Marijuana industry goes to court to force Israeli government to permit MMJ exports

The marijuana industry is fighting a high-stakes court battle to force the Israeli government to approve medical cannabis exports sooner rather than later. The decision by industry advocates to go…

News February 25
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Study: Marijuana use in Canada doubled in 30-year span

Cannabis use among Canadians 15 years and older increased more than twofold between 1985 and 2015, according to new data released this week by Statistics Canada, indicating that the potential…

News February 23
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Pennsylvania misses hemp target, but expansion still coming

Response to Pennsylvania’s plan to expand hemp production has been lower than state officials anticipated. The state set an ambitious goal for increasing hemp production this year by offering more…

News February 23
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CannTrust gets initial OK to list on Toronto Stock Exchange

CannTrust Holdings is set to become the first marijuana company to graduate to Canada’s senior stock market since listing requirements were clarified for companies with U.S. assets. The Toronto Stock Exchange…

News February 23
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Viridian: Investment money pouring into cannabis industry

Investors pumped $1.23 billion into the legal marijuana industry during the first five weeks of 2018, nearly matching the $1.29 billion in investments in all of 2016. The $1.23 billion…

News February 23
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Week in Review: White House versus hemp, CA crackdown & Massachusetts’ MMJ shortfall worries

The Trump administration opposes nationwide hemp production, California takes action against unlicensed marijuana businesses, and Massachusetts fears a medical cannabis shortage. Here’s a closer look at some notable developments in…

News February 23
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Canopy, Sunniva ink supply pact in Canada’s biggest marijuana deal

Two Canadian producers of medical marijuana have finalized a cannabis supply deal for what would be Canada's largest transaction between two unaffiliated companies, essentially securing a long-term agreement and mitigating future risks.

News February 23
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