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Chicago considers limits on CBD retailers calling their shops a ‘dispensary’

Under a proposal by city Alderman Brian Hopkins, CBD shops in Chicago would be prohibited from advertising themselves…

News July 25
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National cannabis trade group to close because of tough economy

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses said it will cease operations by July 31 because of the difficult…

News July 15
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Vermont shuffles hemp oversight in advance of adult-use marijuana sales

Vermont is punting hemp cultivation oversight to the U.S. Department of Agriculture as it sets up a single…

News July 13
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Kansas governor fires back in delta-8 THC lawsuit

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says she has nothing to do with a recent seizure of intoxicating hemp products…

News July 12
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After legal setback, hemp extractors hope DEA won’t make any big moves

Hemp extractors worried about a federal crackdown over THC levels have dim prospects for getting help from the…

News July 6
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‘Big Bang Theory’ actor wins court assistance to fight CBD scam

A federal judge in Florida has stepped in to help "Big Bang Theory" actor Mayim Bialik get false…

News July 1
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Minnesota THC expansion leads raft of new laws on hemp extracts, intoxicants

A first-of-its-kind law allowing THC sales in outlets other than medical marijuana dispensaries takes effect Friday in Minnesota,…

News June 30
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Will a looming recession sink the cannabis industry, or will it stay afloat?

As analysts offer a wide range of predictions about the possibility of a prolonged downturn in the United…

News June 30
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Canopy Growth settles Cointreau lawsuit over cannabis beverage name

Canopy Growth settled a trademark dispute with French orange liqueur producer Rémy Cointreau, which argued that the Canada-based…

News June 28
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Delta-8 THC retailer sues Kansas over product seizures

A delta-8 THC retailer in Kansas is suing state officials for telling law enforcement that hemp-derived intoxicants are…

News June 28
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