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Wrigley wins lawsuit to keep Skittles name off marijuana products

The makers of the popular marijuana strain Zkittlez, which borrowed its name from a trademark owned by confectioner…

News July 10
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Cannabis workers in California, Missouri vote to join Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters grew its membership of cannabis workers again, this time in California and Missouri.

News July 7
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Another change at the top: Marijuana MSO MedMen taps Ellen Deutsch as CEO

California-based marijuana multistate operator MedMen Enterprises hired Ellen Deutsch as CEO and Amit Pandey as chief financial officer.

News July 7
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California marijuana enforcement ramps up search warrants, seizures

A California enforcement effort initiated nearly 100 search warrants in the second quarter of 2023, leading to the…

News July 6
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Principals of cannabis brand Cookies sued by another former partner

A third party - and second partner - with ties to Cookies has filed a lawsuit against the…

News July 6
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Herbl collapse signals wider fallout in California marijuana industry

California-based marijuana distribution giant Herbl is going to the courts in a bid to recover some of the…

News July 6
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FTC, FDA ding delta-8 THC brands over ‘deceptive’ child-friendly packaging

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration sent cease-and-desist letters to six companies that…

News July 5
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8 expert tips can help marijuana businesses ensure safety

Cannabis entrepreneurs say that local police can help protect their operations and employees, while police say familiarity makes…

News July 3
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Glass House’s defamation suit against fellow cannabis operator Catalyst portends long legal spat

Glass House Brands filed a defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis Co. and its co-founders, Elliot Lewis and Damian…

News June 28
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How big is California’s legal marijuana market? Think a small nation

Even with the recent financial and tax woes roiling California’s marijuana industry, there's little doubt that it remains…

News June 27
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