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Delta-8 brouhaha creates marijuana opportunity in next federal Farm Bill

There’s a growing push in Washington DC for lawmakers to consider marijuana reform during discussions about the next…

News February 21
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Arizona firm 1606 raises $20 million for hemp and CBD acquisitions

Phoenix-based hemp and CBD retail and distribution company 1606 Corp. raised up to $20 million through an equity…

News February 17
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Twitter’s ad move marks notable shift in US cannabis marketing

Twitter's new policy change permitting advertising and marketing by state-legal cannabis companies is a step forward for the…

News February 15
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Twitter to allow ads for cannabis, THC products in United States

In a major policy shift, Twitter is allowing "approved" and state-legal cannabis companies and other advertisers to post…

News February 15
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Hong Kong bans increasingly popular CBD products

A new law in Hong Kong bans the sale and production of CBD, imposing severe penalties and pulling…

News February 6
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Study links THC-O acetate with severe lung disease

A study from the Journal of Medical Toxicology links smoking THC-O acetate, an emerging synthetic cannabinoid, with the potential…

News January 20
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FDA to face questions about CBD rules from key congressional committee

The U.S. House Oversight Committee plans to grill Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf about why the…

News January 17
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Lawsuit: Generic drugmakers infringed on Epidiolex cannabis drug patents

Global pharma giant Jazz Pharmaceuticals filed a lawsuit alleging that a list of generic drug companies infringed on…

News January 9
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Google relaxes some advertising restrictions for hemp, CBD products

Google Ads will no longer ban all hemp and CBD advertising in California, Colorado and Puerto Rico, but…

News January 6
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Marijuana packaging rebrands can draw consumers, create cohesion, reflect values

A strong brand can give companies name recognition and longevity - a key consideration for cannabis companies as…

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