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New Mexico cannabis operators lose federal lawsuit over Border Protection seizures

The nearly $1 million in cash and cannabis taken from New Mexico marijuana operators at U.S. Customs and…

News February 10
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Stakeholders debate whether Harris or Trump would push marijuana reforms forward

For the first time since marijuana became popular with American voters, neither major presidential candidate appears to be…

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How will Supreme Court ruling affect marijuana rescheduling?

The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision to significantly curtail federal regulatory agencies’ power has triggered a fresh round…

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Washington becomes 3rd state to create marijuana interstate commerce law

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill that allows legal-market marijuana to be transported across state lines…

News May 9
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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…

News October 1
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Cole Memo author downplays likelihood of US crackdown on marijuana industry

Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision in January to rescind the Cole Memo hasn’t had a big impact on the U.S.…

News July 26
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New York calls on banks to work with medical marijuana industry

New York state's top financial officials have joined the growing chorus of regulators and business leaders calling on…

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Cannabis-friendly states want meeting with US attorney general

California, Oregon and other states where marijuana is legal are seeking a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions…

News March 30
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Is your cannabis business prepared for greater scrutiny from the feds in the post-Cole Memo era?

After Attorney General Jeff Sessions ripped up the Cole Memo and gave U.S. attorneys greater leeway to prosecute…

News March 14
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