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White couple at center of social equity lawsuits in multiple cannabis markets

Lawsuits by a white couple from California, Jeffrey and Justyna Jensen, have disrupted social equity programs in multiple cannabis markets.

News February 28
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US treaties shouldn’t impact marijuana rescheduling, congresswoman says

American commitments in international treaties do not forbid the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from rescheduling marijuana as recommended, a California congresswoman told the agency.

News February 27
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Cannabis labor poised for rebound in 2024, survey predicts

Cannabis job numbers could rebound in 2024 after a tough period marked by thousands of layoffs in the industry.

News February 27
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Marijuana REIT Innovative Industrial Properties posts $164.2M profit in 2023

Marijuana industry real estate company Innovative Industrial Properties reported $164.2 million in net income for its common shareholders in its full 2023 fiscal year.

News February 27
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Canada says cannabis wholesalers must garnish payments over unpaid taxes

Canada’s tax collection agency is following through on a threat to garnish cash from licensed cannabis producers that are delinquent on their excise duty payments, MJBizDaily has learned.

News February 27
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Suit accuses marijuana producer Glass House of ‘systemic’ labor violations

Major California marijuana producer Glass House Brands imposed “systemic quota and production demands” on workers that violated labor law, including unpaid overtime and unrealistic workloads, a lawsuit filed by an…

News February 26
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring the ongoing enforcement challenges in the struggling market.

News February 26
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Arizona bill targets ‘predatory tactics’ toward marijuana social equity licensees

Republican state Sen. Sonny Borrelli wants Arizona's marijuana social equity licensees to regain control of their licenses, alleging that they were preyed upon by large operators and investors.

News February 26
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Canadian government hiking cannabis regulatory fees in April

The Canadian government is increasing eight regulatory fees levied on the regulated cannabis industry beginning April 1.

News February 26
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