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Twice-ousted Massachusetts cannabis czar sues again, claiming corruption and public safety risks

Former Massachusetts cannabis czar Shannon O'Brien is once again suing a longtime state adversary, claiming she was ousted after identifying serious problems in the $1.6 billion state industry.

News August 24
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Aurora Cannabis urges shareholders to reject Curaleaf hostile takeover

Aurora Cannabis is asking its shareholders to sit tight and treat Curaleaf Holdings’ hostile takeover bid with skepticism. In a statement Monday, the Edmonton, Alberta-based global medical cannabis company also…

News August 24
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Canada still dominates global cannabis exports, but changes are coming fast

Germany and Canada still dominate the global cannabis import-export market, but the Canada-to-Germany pipeline is under threat.

News August 24
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Canadian LPs expand presence in European cannabis

Tilray raises global medical cannabis capacity, expanding cultivation in Quebec and Portugal to meet rising demand.

News August 21
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Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement

A second major marijuana multistate operator is attempting to elude labor-friendly licensing requirements in New Jersey cannabis law with a federal lawsuit.

News August 21
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How cannabis retailers can maximize holiday sales

Not every holiday is created equal, and cannabis sales vary wildly from holiday to holiday - and from day to day. Learn how to adapt your store's retail strategy accordingly.

News August 21
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Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers

Illinois cannabis regulators are proposing to allow outdoor cannabis cultivation for the first time. The proposal could boost small craft growers, supporters say.

News August 20
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New Mexico cannabis sales steady as Texas border towns drive growth

Through the first half of the year, retailers generated about $284.9 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales.

News August 20
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The case for cannabis AI guardrails – and how to create an AI tool that works

Cannabis operators face a flood of AI tools that dazzle in demos but fail at scale. Palomar Group's Nick Afonsky on how to spot real ROI.

News August 20
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