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Text-message ads from marijuana companies spur spam-related lawsuits

A legal and financial liability has emerged over the past two years threatening the coffers of marijuana businesses:…

News October 9
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California destroys 1.1 million illicit cannabis plants

California’s annual campaign against illegal marijuana cultivation eradicated more than 1.1 million plants at 455 grow sites.

News October 8
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6 ways cannabis growers can defend their farms against wildfires

As outdoor cannabis growers contend with wildfires ravaging the western United States, the need for preventative steps is…

News October 8
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Pabst Blue Ribbon entering cannabis market with infused seltzers

Another major brewer is jumping into the marijuana sector. Pabst Blue Ribbon on Wednesday announced the formal launch…

News October 7
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Los Angeles’ next cannabis licensing window will start Oct. 20

The next round of marijuana business licensing in Los Angeles will begin Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. PT,…

News October 6
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Stem Holdings to acquire delivery firm in CA$41M all-stock marijuana deal

Florida-based marijuana grower and retailer Stem Holdings signed a deal to acquire California-headquartered cannabis delivery company Driven Deliveries,…

News October 6
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Cannabis edibles maker Bhang settles potency lawsuit

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against infused products manufacturer Bhang Corp. for allegedly misrepresenting the…

News October 5
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Week in Review: Wildfire smoke impact, cannabis market transitions, curbing illicit sales & more

Smoke and ash from the record wildfires in the western U.S. are slowing the growth of outdoor marijuana…

News October 3
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Western wildfire smoke delays outdoor cannabis harvest, exposing climate impact

The record wildfires that have blanketed the West Coast in smoke and ash also have blocked out essential…

News October 1
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Lawsuit: Kushy Punch’s illicit marijuana market reach more than first known

Vertical Bliss' reach into the illegal cannabis market when the company, operating as Kushy Punch, was busted in…

News September 30
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