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Ancillary firm aims to solve payment crunch for cannabis brands

LeafLink, a software platform to connect cannabis retailers with brands, is launching a product aimed to guarantee automated…

News September 26
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Lawsuit seeks to block California ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products

Six hemp companies and a major lobbying group for the industry filed a lawsuit seeking to block California's…

News September 25
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Premium marijuana brands report steady sales despite shaky economy

Despite economic uncertainty, luxury cannabis products continue to attract discerning consumers seeking premium experiences.

News September 25
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California emergency orders restricting intoxicating hemp products now in effect

Emergency regulations issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom a few weeks ago limiting the sale and production of…

News September 24
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Cannabis software employee denied visa for work ‘abetting’ US drug law violations

In a test case of the ongoing conflicts between federal and state marijuana statutes, a cannabis software firm…

News September 23
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Fourth California marijuana testing lab loses license as crackdown continues

California regulators revoked another commercial marijuana testing laboratory’s license in the past month, public records show.

News September 23
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Audience and purpose drive cannabis sales: Q&A with Kanha Global’s Angela Cheng

Targeted marketing plans that align with local and cultural values are essential for marijuana companies seeking to maximize…

News September 19
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Marijuana retailer MedMen sued in New York for unpaid rent

A New York subsidiary of bankrupted MedMen Enterprises is facing a lawsuit for failing to pay rent in…

News September 17
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NJ governor signs bill to remove intoxicating hemp from stores

Products containing intoxicating levels of hemp-derived THC must be removed from store shelves in New Jersey – for…

News September 12
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California marijuana official fired after blowing whistle on lab fraud, lawsuit says

The former deputy director in charge of overseeing cannabis testing labs in California claimed in a lawsuit she…

News September 12
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