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Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

A California company specializing in hemp-derived delta-8 THC products has notched a fourth straight victory in copyright battles…

News August 11
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How cannabis testing labs help put undue focus on THC potency

Cannabis testing laboratories are partly to blame for the marijuana industry's focus on delivering high-THC products to consumers,…

News August 11
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CA marijuana grower fined $300K-plus for failing to clean up runoff into river

Regulators in Northern California fined a marijuana grower more than $300,000 for failing to clean up runoff into…

News August 10
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California cannabis consumption lounges poised for takeoff

The long-awaited debut of sit-down cannabis consumption lounges throughout California appears to have arrived, and industry experts predict these…

News August 2
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Longtime California cannabis company reaches tax payment deal with IRS

StateHouse Holdings, formerly known as Harborside, agreed to a payment plan with the IRS to settle a $22…

News July 28
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Marijuana MSO Green Dragon gets $15 million financing for expansion

Los Angeles-based XS Financial is extending a $15 million equipment purchase and financing facility to Green Dragon/Eaze to…

News July 25
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Weedmaps again advertising illegal marijuana retailers and products, complaints allege

Cannabis advertising giant Weedmaps is again carrying listings on its website for illegal or unlicensed marijuana retailers and…

News July 25
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What’s next in the City of Angels: Q&A with L.A. marijuana regulator Michelle Garakian

Shortly after Michelle Garakian replaced Cat Packer in March to become the Los Angeles marijuana czar, the city…

News July 22
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Tips for cannabis business owners facing sky-high real estate costs

Cannabis business owners looking to navigate soaring real estate costs amid tough market conditions have options at their…

News July 21
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CA cannabis grower agrees to $825K class-action wage settlement

A California marijuana grower accused of cheating hourly employees out of overtime pay has agreed to a class-action…

News July 20
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