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Virginia chooses marijuana regulatory board, now seeks MJ attorney

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam appointed the five members of the Cannabis Control Authority that will govern the state’s legal marijuana market, while Attorney General Mark Herring said he is seeking…

News July 21
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Pennsylvania is a hotbed for cannabis M&A

On July 12, Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO; OTCQX: VRNOF) closed its acquisition of all outstanding and issued equity interests in Agri-Kind, Pennsylvania cultivator and processor, and Agronomed Holdings.

News July 21
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Cannabis tech firm MassRoots, hedge fund in legal tangle over stock claim

Cannabis social media platform MassRoots, which recently announced a deal to merge with a metal-recycling firm, is trying to fend off a $12 million arbitration claim by an investment fund.…

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MJBizDaily honored for coverage of 2020 election, COVID-19 pandemic

MJBizDaily and MJBizMagazine won two Tabbie awards for excellence in trade journalism, the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) announced. The organization awarded a silver medal in the Special Section…

News July 21
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Marijuana MSOs given leg up for cultivation permits, Utah lawsuit alleges

A new lawsuit in Utah claims that out-of-state marijuana companies were given preference during the application process for one of the eight medical cultivation licenses the state awarded in 2019.

News July 21
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How cannabis growers are using new technology to be more productive, cut costs

Cannabis cultivators are using cutting-edge technology to increase efficiencies, cut down on labor costs and simply make their operations more efficient.

News July 21
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3 ways to avoid regulatory failure in marijuana cultivation

There's a lot more to growing cannabis in a regulated market than soil and water, and even one honest error can cause a severe regulatory failure.

News July 21
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Cannabis retailer High Tide continues US e-commerce acquisition spree

Canadian cannabis retail chain High Tide is making yet another U.S. e-commerce acquisition, entering a $3.85 million deal to acquire online marijuana accessories retailer DankStop. Under the terms of the…

News July 20
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Ayr Wellness buys two Illinois marijuana stores for $30 million

Multistate marijuana company Ayr Wellness is continuing its acquisitions of cannabis companies with an announcement it will be purchasing Illinois-based Herbal Remedies Dispensaries for approximately $30 million.

News July 20
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