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Outdated state regulations are stifling the cannabis industry

A comprehensive reset of state regulations is essential to unlock the full potential of the burgeoning cannabis market.

News April 8
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MJBizCon offers speakers chance to share cannabis insights, shape industry

Speaking at MJBizCon "offers a chance to share insights and strategies that empower others to elevate their businesses…

News April 4
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Nebraska’s medical marijuana vote will be certified despite legal challenge, AG says

A pending court challenge and separate ongoing investigations won’t stop Nebraska's attorney general from certifying successful medical marijuana…

News November 21
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Marijuana operators vow to take federal prohibition challenge to Supreme Court

The cannabis multistate operator behind a constitutional challenge to federal marijuana prohibition that was dismissed by a lower…

News July 2
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White couple at center of social equity lawsuits in multiple cannabis markets

Lawsuits by a white couple from California, Jeffrey and Justyna Jensen, have disrupted social equity programs in multiple…

News February 28
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Massachusetts marijuana operator sues to recover controversial fees from town

A Massachusetts marijuana retailer is seeking to recover $1.4 million in controversial fees charged by its host town.

News April 11
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Cannabis MSO MedMen appoints another chief executive

Los Angeles-based cannabis multistate operator MedMen Enterprises appointed Edward Record as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

News April 29
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Black Market Threat to Rec Sales Lower Than Expected: Exclusive Data

By Anne Holland The economic threat the black market poses to legalized recreational cannabis sales may have been…

News March 3
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Lawyer Offers 5 Tips for Keeping a Small Grow Operation Out of Legal Trouble in Colorado

The medical marijuana landscape in Colorado is as mixed and varied as the state’s terrain. In cities like…

News January 11
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