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Alleged fake marijuana unions are expanding foothold across United States

Ascend Cannabis’ adult-use marijuana store in Montclair, New Jersey, underscores a "significant problem" in the nation's marijuana industry…

News October 30
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Aurora Cannabis settles patent dispute with Willow Biosciences

Canadian licensed producer Aurora Cannabis has reached a settlement with Willow Biosciences over an ongoing patent litigation.

News October 24
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Marijuana-friendly lodging guests are hungry for immersive experiences

Licensed marijuana farms are tapping into accommodation-platform opportunities as cultivators battle low flower prices, high taxes.

News October 20
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Humboldt County lawsuit aims to derail restrictive marijuana business measure

A group of small marijuana farmers and a trade group in Northern California have filed a lawsuit seeking…

News October 19
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California marijuana operators sue rivals selling hemp-derived THC products

Companies connected to a prominent San Diego marijuana retail brand are suing 10 competitors that sell hemp-derived cannabinoid…

News October 19
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Cannabis seed-to-sale software giant Metrc pivots focus to companies

Cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company Metrc has shifted its focus from state governments to companies as its footprint has…

News October 12
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California governor rejects marijuana marketing curbs, consumption cafes

California marijuana businesses scored a key win when the governor spiked a bill that would have imposed marketing…

News October 10
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California regulators tout seizure of $37 million in illegal marijuana

State law enforcement in Northern California seized thousands of illegal marijuana plants and nearly 2,000 pounds of processed…

News October 6
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Opinion: US cannabis industry is a tale of two markets

Right now, there are two markets for cannabis in most of the United States, and they appear to…

News October 2
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California lawmakers send wide-ranging cannabis bills to governor

California lawmakers approved several cannabis bills during their recently concluded session, including legislation to help social equity entrepreneurs…

News September 29
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