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US appeals court denies cannabis firm Harborside’s bid to end 280E

A U.S. appeals court has rejected California-based Harborside's bid to stamp out Section 280E of the Internal Revenue…

News April 23
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How cannabis cultivators can reduce their carbon footprint

Whether operating indoors, outdoors or in greenhouses, cannabis cultivators have developed a reputation for not being as green…

News April 21
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Three takeaways from 4/20 cannabis sales data

As cannabis businesses settle in to watch 4/20 marketing plans unfurl on what is typically the biggest sales…

News April 20
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Billboard ban is latest marketing hurdle for California cannabis firms

A court ruling limiting billboard ads on some California roadways underscores the legal hurdles marijuana companies face in…

News April 19
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California-based Connected Cannabis completes $30 million raise

Connected International Co., which does business as Connected Cannabis, said it closed on a $30 million capital raise…

News April 14
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Uber could get into cannabis delivery business, CEO says

Uber could branch into cannabis deliveries if the federal government repeals its national marijuana prohibition, the CEO of…

News April 12
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Documents reveal how IRS became more adept at evaluating marijuana company taxes

The Internal Revenue Service has been scrutinizing the books and records of marijuana companies for more than a…

News April 12
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California cannabis firm Glass House Group to be bought in $567M deal

California cannabis company Glass House Group is set to be acquired by a 2-year-old special acquisition company (SPAC)…

News April 8
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Sales of marijuana products continue to grow in first quarter as some categories perform better than others

Sales of adult-use marijuana products continued to grow in the first quarter of 2021 versus the same period…

News April 6
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California marijuana advocates drumming up support for proposed statewide ballot measure

After enduring years of frustration stemming from myriad business complications, the California marijuana industry might soon have a…

News April 2
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