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New stock guidelines good news for Canada’s marijuana companies, industry executives say

By Matt Lamers A fog of uncertainty hanging over Canada’s cannabis sector was lifted this week after a securities regulator and the operator of the country’s largest stock exchange clarified…

News October 19

Aphria digs in over TMX dispute, inks deal for CA$92M in funding

On the same day Aphria shares slid more than 13% over delisting fears, the Leamington, Ontario-based company announced a deal to raise up to 92 million Canadian dollars ($73 million)…

News October 18

AG Sessions backs marijuana research but balks at expanding it

During testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he supports "more competition" in cannabis research but that he isn't inclined to grant permits to…

News October 18

MassRoots makes it official: Dietrich out as CEO, Kveton in

MassRoots, the marijuana-centric Denver social media and technology giant, filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday morning confirming the ouster of the company’s founder and CEO, Isaac…

News October 18

Canada stock regulators clarify policy for MJ firms with U.S. assets

An umbrella organization for Canada’s securities regulators issued new guidelines requiring Canadian companies with marijuana-related activities in the United States to spell out the potential risks for investors. Among other…

News October 18

Vermont says CBD should be taxed, unlike MMJ or other drugs

Vermont is charging sales taxes on CBD, a departure from the state's position on medical marijuana and other drugs.

News October 18
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Costly employment-related lawsuits on the rise in cannabis industry as MJ workforce grows

By Bart Schaneman Marijuana companies are seeing an uptick in lawsuits tied to employment issues, reflecting the cannabis industry's growing pains as it transforms into a more mainstream business. The…

News October 18
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Hemp State Highlight: Vermont’s hemp industry could see big changes from MJ, larger neighbors

By Kristen Nichols Vermont’s small hemp industry has cause for great optimism: The state has the nation’s loosest hemp regulations and a latitude that makes it an easy fit for…

News October 18

130-acre medical cannabis business park planned in Michigan

A planned 130-acre medical cannabis business park in Michigan is being touted as the largest east of the Mississippi River. The project, called Harvest Park, is slated to be home…

News October 18
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