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Did Curaleaf put all cannabis contracts at risk to avoid paying millions to a Michigan cultivator?

Curaleaf Holdings is evading a $31.8 million judgment after arguing in federal court that cannabis contracts are federally illegal and can't be enforced. Broader instability could follow.

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Louisiana’s 10th medical marijuana dispensary opens

The final medical marijuana operator allowed by law in Louisiana is open for business.

News March 20

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Kansas’ medical cannabis proposal would be among nation’s strictest

Seriously ill people in Kansas would be able to access nonsmokable medical cannabis from pharmacies if a bill introduced in the state Senate becomes law.

News March 20

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Marijuana MSO The Cannabist Co. raises $25.75 million

Marijuana multistate operator The Cannabist Co. raised $25.75 million in senior secured convertible debentures.

News March 20

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Opinion: How to determine the fair market value of your cannabis business

Whether you’re seeking investment, planning to purchase a business or gauging your company’s worth, understanding how to determine fair market value is a fundamental aspect of success.

News March 20

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IRS: Marijuana cash transactions aren’t automatically suspicious

Large cash transactions by marijuana businesses should not automatically be reported as suspicious, according to new IRS guidance.

News March 19

Florida bill aims to award medical cannabis licenses to 3 Black farmers

Florida lawmakers are again trying to expand the number of medical cannabis licenses reserved for Black farmers in the state - a contentious issue that has been under debate for…

News March 19

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Amyris to pay cannabinoid manufacturer Lavvan $15.1 million in settlement

Biotech company Amyris will pay its former business partner, cannabinoid manufacturer Lavvan, $15.1 million as part of a settlement agreement that ends years of litigation.

News March 19

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Massachusetts marijuana stores sue town over host community fees

Three state-regulated marijuana retailers in western Massachusetts are suing a town government for almost $6 million over "community impact fees" levied as part of their host community agreements.

News March 19

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Curaleaf buying Canadian cannabis operator with eye on global markets

Curaleaf Holdings is continuing its international expansion by signing a deal to acquire Northern Green Canada, a licensed cannabis producer focused primarily on meeting demand in the import-export market.

News March 19