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Whistleblower suit against cannabis firm Metrc dismissed; related case continues

An Oregon judge on Monday agreed to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit brought against cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software provider…

News June 10
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Green Dragon to shut down Denver cannabis cultivation facility

Cannabis operator Green Dragon is shutting down its Denver cultivation facility, resulting in 45 workers losing their jobs.

News June 9
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How Old Pal built a cannabis brand rooted in community

Some cannabis brands stand out not just for their products but for the distinct culture and philosophy they…

News June 9
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Minnesota awards 249 recreational marijuana licenses via lottery

Minnesota awarded 249 recreational marijuana business licenses during a Thursday lottery held roughly two years after the state…

News June 6
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This Japanese business model could help optimize cannabis cultivation profitability

A continuous improvement approach to direct materials, labor and associated processes can increase cannabis cultivators' profitability.

News June 6
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Canadian cannabis industry adds CA$9.1 billion to nation’s GDP

The Canadian cannabis industry added 9.1 billion Canadian dollars ($6.7 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)…

News June 5
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Vermont rejects plan for sales at cannabis-specific special events

Vermont lawmakers rejected a proposal that would have allowed consumers to purchase marijuana at cannabis-specific special events.

News June 4
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Budr acquires 3 Connecticut marijuana stores from The Botanist

Connecticut marijuana company Budr has taken over three shops in that market from multistate operator The Botanist in a…

News June 3
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Village Farms divests produce business to focus on cannabis

Village Farms International is divesting its fresh produce business to focus solely on its cannabis operations.

News June 2
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Goldenberg retiring as CEO of cannabis producer Organigram

Beena Goldenberg is retiring as CEO of Canadian cannabis producer Organigram Global.

News May 27
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