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MJBiz CEO sees at least 4 more states legalizing marijuana in 2022, big M&A deals

At least four more states will legalize cannabis in some form in 2022 and industry mergers and acquisitions…

News October 20
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Female cannabis execs discuss how to achieve gender equity

Gender equity across the cannabis industry is still lacking – especially in ownership and executive positions. And it’s…

News October 15
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Oregon county declares state of emergency over illegal marijuana grows

A county in Southern Oregon is asking for more help to deal with a flood of illegal marijuana…

News October 14
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New law opens California market to CBD operators around the globe

California's new CBD law is attracting attention from cannabis operators far beyond the Golden State.

News October 13
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf faces more Oregon suits over THC-CBD mix-up

Marijuana multistate operator Curaleaf now has been hit with four federal lawsuits in connection with a product-labeling snafu…

News October 8
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High Tide acquires majority of UK brand Blessed CBD for $12.4 million

Canadian cannabis retailer and e-commerce company High Tide has acquired 80% of Blessed CBD, a U.K. direct-to-consumer hemp-derived…

News October 7
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Massachusetts permits hemp sales by marijuana retailers

Hemp growers in Massachusetts can now sell hemp extracts and smokable flower to the state's more than 200…

News October 6
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US judge tosses investor lawsuit targeting cannabis producer Sundial

A federal judge in New York cleared Sundial Growers of wrongdoing in a lawsuit filed by angry investors…

News October 5
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Cannabis firm Agrify buys two Sinclair Scientific brands for at least $50 million

Ancillary cannabis business Agrify said it acquired two marijuana- and hemp-related equipment and services brands from Sinclair Scientific…

News October 5
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Canadian cannabis producers speed entry into US via high-stakes wagers

Canadian cannabis companies have picked up the pace to position themselves in the fast-growing markets south of the…

News October 1
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