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Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can apply for medical permits, with DEA and tax benefits possible

Holding a medical license changes an operator’s regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the DEA.

News August 13
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The founders who reacquired their beverage brand from a cannabis MSO

LEVIA's founders sold their cannabis beverage brand to Ayr Wellness, then spent two years buying it back.

News August 13
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European acquisition leads to record revenue for Canadian cannabis LP Organigram Global

Organigram's Q3 revenue rose 49% to CA$105.8 million after its Sanity Group acquisition, lifting international sales to 35%…

News August 12
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How federal marijuana rescheduling rewrites the rules for cannabis business leases

Schedule 3 lets medical cannabis operators deduct rent for the first time.

News August 12
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US marijuana MSO Curaleaf plots $272 million hostile takeover of Aurora Cannabis

The company intends to launch a takeover bid for all outstanding Aurora shares, offering $4 per share in…

News August 11
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New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events

Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.

News August 7
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How cannabis retailers can leverage market data to boost revenue

Most operators don’t know what to buy, why they need it or what decisions the data can drive…

News August 6
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Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year

The state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023 but didn’t open retail sales until Aug. 1, 2025. Since then,…

News August 4
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Missouri cannabis retail workers ratify state’s second union contract

Key Cannabis won wage increases, bonuses and more paid time off, as well as more stable scheduling and…

News August 3
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