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UFCW wins $75,000 settlement in California cannabis workers’ pay dispute

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union claiming victory in a lengthy dispute with three California companies over…

News January 4
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California marijuana firm Harborside, co-founder Steve DeAngelo cut ties

One of the most high-profile marijuana businessmen in the industry, Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo, is no longer formally…

News January 4
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Top 10 cannabis business stories of 2020

Here’s a look back at the year that was through the lens of MJBizDaily‘s most-read marijuana business stories…

News December 28
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Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more

Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes…

News December 24
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In reversal, L.A. says no enforcement against nearly 60 marijuana firms with expiring permits

Los Angeles marijuana industry regulators have given at least 57 companies a new lifeline, only days after saying…

News December 23
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Marijuana investor Casa Verde Capital closes $100 million funding round

Casa Verde Capital, a California-based marijuana investment fund launched by rapper Snoop Dogg, finalized a $100 million raise.

News December 22
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Oklahoma leads nation in marijuana cultivation licenses issued in 2020

While California is widely touted as the largest legal cannabis market in the world, analysis of cultivation license…

News December 22
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Nearly 60 Los Angeles cannabis businesses poised to lose licenses on New Year’s Day

At least 57 licensed cannabis companies in Los Angeles are poised to see their business permits yanked by…

News December 21
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Marijuana MSO MedMen fights to turn around finances, but challenges linger

Financially strapped MedMen Enterprises is showing modest improvement, raising the possibility that the California-based multistate marijuana operator has…

News December 21
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New California cannabis health-warning label requirement could trigger swell of industry lawsuits

Health warning labels will be required for all cannabis products sold in California starting Jan. 3, a mandate…

News December 17
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