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Dispensary Lawsuit in Massachusetts Alleges Favoritism

A dispensary applicant in Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit alleging the state’s Public Health Department used political favoritism and not merit in awarding provisional medical marijuana licenses. The business, 1Releaf…

News February 27

San Diego Passes Restrictive Dispensary Regulations

San Diego has finally paved the way for medical marijuana dispensaries, though it will cap the number of centers and implement strict location regulations. The San Diego City Council voted…

News February 26

Chicago’s Zoning Rules Could Prohibit Dispensaries

Chicago’s strict zoning rules for medical marijuana dispensaries could prohibit the shops from operating within the city limits altogether. That’s the argument of Ed Burke, dean of the Chicago City…

News February 26

Colorado Owner Lends Expertise to Massachusetts

The owner of a successful retail marijuana business in Colorado is taking his expertise to Massachusetts. Kevin Fisher, owner of the Steamboat Springs-based Rocky Mountain Remedies medical dispensary and retail…

News February 25

Possible Catch-22 in LA’s Dispensary Shutdowns

Hundreds of medical marijuana dispensary owners in Los Angeles could face criminal charges under Proposition D, even if they willfully close up shop.

News February 25
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Guest Column: Brand Names Key to Priming a Marijuana Business for National Expansion

By Mary L. Shapiro As momentum for marijuana legalization grows across the country, the national commercialization of cannabis is no longer a pipe dream. In fact, it could become a…

News February 24

Four Governors Voice Opposition to Legalization

Marijuana legalization has opponents in high places. Four U.S. governors – two Republicans and two Democrats – voiced their opposition to marijuana legalization on CNN’s “State of the Union” show…

News February 24

WA Credit Union Shows Interest in Cannabis Accounts

While most banks have publicly stood their ground against working with the cannabis industry, one credit union in Eastern Washington is inviting the business. The Spokane-based Numerica Credit Union, which…

News February 24
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Week in Review: Colorado Trumps Washington on Recreational Cannabis, For Now

By Chris Walsh Which state will serve as a model for other markets when it comes to crafting a recreational cannabis program: Colorado or Washington? Colorado appears to be the…

News February 21
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