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How Weedmaps’ parent, a cannabis SPAC, plans to grow: Q&A with WM Technology CEO Chris Beals

WM Technology went public in June after merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Silver Spike Acquisition Corp.…

News September 12
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CA lawmakers approve hemp regulatory bill that divided marijuana sector

A long-debated bill to establish new hemp rules in California - but which drew the ire of business…

News September 9
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California cannabis regulators issue new, consolidated industry rules

The newly merged California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on Wednesday released a 197-page draft of cannabis industry…

News September 8
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California marijuana industry divided on Gov. Newsom recall

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom battles for his political life with a recall election looming next week, the…

News September 8
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Final vote expected on California bill that might impact cannabis companies

A bill in the California Legislature that could have major ramifications for marijuana and hemp companies in the…

News September 7
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Key factors to consider when launching a cannabis delivery service

The coronavirus pandemic popularized direct-to-consumer cannabis delivery, but marijuana operators say the practice is here to stay.

News September 5
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Apple’s new cannabis app rules benefit MJ businesses, but Google a holdout

Cannabis delivery and technology companies say that Apple's recent decision to let iPhone apps process marijuana transactions is…

News September 2
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Amazon Web Services outage disrupts Treez cannabis clients in AZ, CA

Cannabis software provider Treez confirmed its retail point-of-sale software suffered a “partial service degradation,” affecting dozens of marijuana…

News September 1
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Cannabis brands using delivery to bypass retailers, sell directly to consumers

A handful of cannabis brands have begun selling products directly to customers through their websites, effectively bypassing the…

News September 1
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Cannabis business Lowell Farms raises $18 million in equity private placement

Vertically integrated California cannabis company Lowell Farms announced the completion of a non-brokered equity private placement worth $18…

News August 31
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