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Local corruption becoming hurdle for marijuana license seekers in California

Allegations of corruption during competitive bidding for marijuana business licenses is far from a new phenomenon, especially in…

News June 29
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July 1 could be ‘extinction event’ for some California cannabis businesses

Many California marijuana companies are worried if they will survive past the state’s July 1 deadline for complying…

News June 28
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California cannabis retailers lower prices ahead of new testing rules

Regulations being phased in six months after California broadly legalized marijuana require that cannabis sold after Saturday meets…

News June 27
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CA marijuana association trades NCIA affiliate status for group’s associate program

The California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) dropped its affiliate status with the National Cannabis Industry Association to join…

News June 26
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Embattled California marijuana CEO resigns after #PermitPatty controversy

The CEO of a California marijuana company resigned abruptly Tuesday after several days of controversy spawned by a viral video…

News June 26
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Cannabis company owner taking heat for incident with 8-year-old African-American girl selling water

The founder of a California company that makes marijuana tinctures is under fire for hassling an 8-year-old African-American…

News June 25
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Week in Review: Cannabis banking confusion, medical marijuana vs. opioids in NY & MMJ defeat in US Tax Court

Landmark news comes from Canada this week as it becomes the first G-20 nation to legalize recreational cannabis. Read…

News June 22
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Critical do’s and don’ts for marijuana licensing agreements

As global demand for cannabis products continues to heat up, more companies are pursuing licensing agreements to quickly launch…

News June 20
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Registered but unlicensed cannabis grow raided in Northern California

A commercial cannabis grow in California that had been legally registered and apparently attempted to obtain legal permits…

News June 18
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Chart: Handful of growers hold hundreds of cultivation licenses in California’s legal marijuana market

Commercial-scale cultivation operations are beginning to emerge in California's newly legal marijuana industry, despite regulations meant to curtail their…

News June 18
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