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Judge dismisses California cannabis racketeering suit

A federal judge dismissed a $200 million civil racketeering lawsuit filed by a Southern California cannabis farmer against…

News October 30
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Marijuana MSO 4Front enters $30M sale-leaseback deal to pay down debt

Multistate operator 4Front Ventures is utilizing a $30 million sale-leaseback transaction to rid itself of debt to a…

News October 28
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Tobacco firm spends $15M to bring L.A. marijuana line to THC-free markets

A Kentucky tobacco company is investing $15 million in a Los Angeles marijuana vape company that plans to…

News October 27
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A case study in how to develop a national cannabis flower brand

National cannabis brands are common in several sectors including infused products, vape pens and retail. But the industry…

News October 25
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L.A. marijuana delivery lawsuit could be flashpoint among industry stakeholders

The most recent legal fight facing Los Angeles' marijuana licensing process is a lawsuit seeking to overturn a…

News October 23
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L.A. opens licensing round amid waning interest among cannabis entrepreneurs

Los Angeles might be losing its luster – for marijuana entrepreneurs, that is. Long considered the largest cannabis…

News October 23
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San Diego goes to court to collect marijuana business taxes

San Diego filed what appears to be a first-of-its-kind lawsuit to force a local cannabis grower to pay…

News October 22
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California’s marijuana legalization law, Prop 64, is broken and needs reform

I’ve been outspoken about the need to amend California’s Proposition 64, which legalized cannabis in the state, since…

News October 21
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Harborside acquires San Francisco social equity marijuana retailer

Oakland, California-based Harborside said it acquired a majority stake in FGW Haight, a company that in June was…

News October 20
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Cannabis delivery operator, trade groups sue L.A. over social equity rules

A marijuana businessman and two trade associations filed suit against Los Angeles, asking a judge to throw out…

News October 20
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