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DOJ memo suggests cannabis research held up amid flawed process

A 2018 U.S. Department of Justice opinion released as part of a court settlement explains why the Drug Enforcement Administration has delayed acting on marijuana research applications and is now…

News April 30
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Nevada allows marijuana stores to offer curbside pickup

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is easing coronavirus-related restrictions on some outdoor activities and businesses starting Friday, including cannabis retailers. Sisolak’s office said Wednesday night he would allow retail businesses and…

News April 30
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Companies, groups, churches push for lower California cannabis taxes

A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a temporary cut in the state’s hefty MJ taxes. The group that includes the…

News April 30
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Canopy’s ‘new vision’ pivots strategy from ‘first’ to ‘best’ in cannabis markets

One of the world’s top cannabis companies is changing gears. After years of striking deals in unproven markets around the world, the new CEO of Smiths Falls, Ontario-based Canopy Growth…

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Illinois delays awarding 75 recreational marijuana licenses

Illinois will postpone the allocation of 75 additional business licenses for adult-use cannabis stores because of the coronavirus emergency, meaning existing operators will remain in command of the fast-growing market for…

News April 30
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Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower closing 3 Alberta stores, reports CA$22.3M loss

Canadian cannabis retailer Fire & Flower has implemented a restructuring plan that will see three stores in Alberta closed, a sign the province's retail market is reaching a point of…

News April 30
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Five top considerations before acquiring a cannabis cultivation site

Beware of getting caught up in the race to secure a cannabis farm. The risk of getting stuck with an impractical or unproductive site is high. But the cost of…

News April 30
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Marijuana companies used 4/20 virtual events to drive sales, build community amid coronavirus crisis

With the coronavirus pandemic leading to stay-at-home orders around the U.S., large gatherings were not allowed this year. But that didn't stop some cannabis companies from organizing their own virtual…

News April 30
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Industry insiders examine developments, challenges in German cannabis market

Marijuana Business Daily has produced a new webinar examining Germany’s medical cannabis market, the largest in Europe. In this free webinar, MJBizDaily international analyst Alfredo Pascual and three industry executives discuss…

News April 29
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