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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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Mammoth Distribution acquires marijuana company Papa & Barkley

Mammoth Distribution on Wednesday announced it had finalized the acquisition of Papa & Barkley, an established California marijuana…

News September 11
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Canadian retailer High Tide partners with Alberta cannabis events company

Canadian marijuana retailer and e-commerce platform High Tide announced a joint venture with Positive Intent Events to enter…

News September 10
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Lawsuit dismissed against 13 marijuana testing labs in California

Anresco Laboratories and Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs have withdrawn their lawsuit against 13 competitors they allege manipulated marijuana…

News September 9
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California issues emergency regulations to ban intoxicating hemp products

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued emergency regulations for intoxicating products derived from hemp.

News September 6
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