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Cole Memo author joins National Cannabis Roundtable as adviser

The National Cannabis Roundtable announced the formation of a new advisory board this week, and its members include former Deputy U.S. Attorney General James Cole, the author of several influential…

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Another massive bust of illegal marijuana grows in California

California law enforcement officials this week announced two days worth of raids at several locations that produced the largest illegal marijuana grow operation in the history of the San Francisco…

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SPAC, Beau Wrigley’s Parallel scrap $1.9 billion marijuana deal to take firm public

Chewing gum heir William “Beau” Wrigley Jr.’s marijuana multistate company Parallel and music mogul “Scooter” Braun's Ceres Acquisition Corp. mutually called off their $1.9 billion blockbuster merger, gumming up Wrigley's plans…

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Oregon regulators suggest extending cannabis grow license pause until 2024

Oregon's cannabis regulatory agency is recommending state lawmakers continue a moratorium on new marijuana cultivation licenses until 2024.

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Marijuana MSO Trulieve to net $350M from 8% debt financing

Florida-based marijuana multistate operator Trulieve Cannabis announced it is on the verge of raising $350 million of capital through the private sale of five-year notes at an 8% annual interest…

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Canadian cannabis producers speed entry into US via high-stakes wagers

Canadian cannabis companies have picked up the pace to position themselves in the fast-growing markets south of the border - with a number of the deals essentially a wager that…

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What venture capital firms, family offices, angel investors and SPACs look for when making investments

MJBizMagazine spoke with some of the most prolific cannabis investors to learn what traits attract them to specific companies.

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Casa Verde considers leadership teams and long-term solutions in cannabis investments

For Karan Wadhera, the strength of a company’s leadership team is the most important factor when evaluating the business. Wadhera is managing partner at Casa Verde Capital, a Los Angeles-based…

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VC partners like barriers to entry and leaders wise enough to step down

When looking for a potential investment, the founders of Silverleaf Venture Partners know what they don’t like. “We don’t like commodity businesses,” said Douglas Hannah, who started the company with…

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