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Candy & cannabis: Hershey’s renews trademark legal disputes with marijuana businesses

The Hershey Co. , perhaps the world's most famous confectioner, has apparently ramped up its oversight of trademark…

News February 21
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Report: California marijuana growers lagging in licensing process

Nearly two months after California launched recreational marijuana sales, less than 1% of the state’s known growers have…

News February 20
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Mainstream magazine honors cannabis software company

LeafLink, an online inventory and ordering platform for the marijuana industry, has been chosen one of the “Top…

News February 20
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L.A. police: Hundreds of illegal marijuana dispensaries still operational

Los Angeles has issued licenses to nearly 100 marijuana retailers, but police estimate there are at least double…

News February 16
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Kush Bottles teams with Merida, snags $6 million investment

Kush Bottles, a California-based cannabis packaging company, has entered a partnership with a Maryland-based marijuana infrastructure fund that…

News February 15
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A $1 billion cannabis company? Recent deals shed light on marijuana valuations

Can the U.S. cannabis industry claim its first plant-touching "unicorn" - a company valued at $1 billion? Captor…

News February 15
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Job growth in marijuana industry is skyrocketing

The total number of job postings for the U.S. cannabis industry increased by 445% in 2017, a study…

News February 7
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Oakland officials allege bribery attempt by cannabis lobbyist

A marijuana lobbyist in Oakland stands accused of attempting to bribe at least two city officials, and the…

News February 5
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Week in Review: CA cannabis rollout hinders sales, Arizona mulls MMJ testing & Maine rules delayed

Scotts Miracle-Gro says California's slow implementation of marijuana regulations is hurting sales, Arizona considers medical cannabis testing, and…

News February 2
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Willie Nelson’s marijuana company raises $12 million for expansion

Capital raises in the marijuana industry appear to be continuing unabated since the issuance of the Sessions Memo…

News January 31
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