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How to ensure your cannabis business can clear wage-compliance hurdles

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, it is important to stay on top of wage and hour…

News September 21
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‘Millions of pounds’ of legal marijuana diverted to underground market, California lawsuit alleges

Major flaws in California's marijuana regulatory system have allowed criminals to gain control of legal distribution permits and…

News September 20
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More California marijuana companies sue state over revoked licenses

At least four California marijuana companies have sued the state after regulators revoked their provisional business licenses, alleging…

News September 17
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Glass House closes $93M California marijuana greenhouse purchase

California marijuana and hemp company Glass House Brands finalized its acquisition of a Ventura County greenhouse facility for…

News September 15
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Gov’s recall-election wins means status quo for California cannabis sector

California Gov. Gavin Newsom eased the concerns of some in the cannabis industry Tuesday night when he won…

News September 15
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California authorities struggle to curb illicit marijuana operators who challenge legal firms

A recent $1 billion bust on the outskirts of Los Angeles County unearthed the vast scope of California’s…

News September 15
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Legal challenges to state cannabis ballot measures: What businesses should know

While 2020 was another banner election year for marijuana policy reform - four states approved adult-use laws and…

News September 15
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WM Technology to acquire marijuana marketing platform Sprout

Irvine, California-based WM Technology, a cannabis special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), announced it has acquired Sprout, a cloud-based…

News September 14
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Cannabis food company gets initial creditor protection order in Canada

Plus Products, a marijuana and hemp foods company, received an initial creditor protection order from a Canadian court…

News September 14
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California marijuana, hemp industries hail CBD bill passage, but farmers might sue to halt it

Marijuana and hemp industry officials are delighted now that the California Legislature has given final approval to a…

News September 14
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