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Week in Review: Aurora CEO departs, Whoopi Goldberg leaves medical cannabis firm, NM allows MMJ business tax deductions & more

Aurora’s Terry Booth exits the company, a big-name celebrity leaves the namesake medical marijuana retailer she co-founded, a…

News February 8
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Australia expedites review of medical cannabis product Epidiolex

The only medical cannabis product in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods might soon be joined by another.

News January 30
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Australia says over-the-counter CBD sales ‘could be considered during 2020’

A review of cannabidiol products being undertaken by Australian health authorities could result in the relaxation of the…

News January 29

European Commission proposes unified EU vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations

In advance of the March session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the European Union's…

News January 15
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Marijuana Business Magazine 2019 retrospective: A look back at the year’s cover stories

The new year kicked off with a major state legalization move forward as recreational marijuana sales in Illinois launched…

News January 4
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HeavenlyRx expands footprint by acquiring American CBD maker

HeavenlyRx, a CBD maker based in Toronto, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a privately held CBD manufacturer…

News December 31
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Week in Review: Aurora Cannabis execs depart, Curaleaf raises $275M in debt, IL readies for adult-use MJ sales & more

Aurora Cannabis loses two of its most important executives at a crucial time as the company continues to…

News December 27
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New European trade group hopes to help its members put CBD products in stores

A fledgling United Kingdom-based trade group, which represents about 25 companies from Europe and North America, is seeking…

News November 11
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Week in Review: USDA issues hemp rules, Mexican recreational cannabis vote delayed, spring rollout for Michigan’s rec market & more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveils its hotly anticipated hemp regulations, Mexico's bid to legalize recreational marijuana…

News November 1
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USDA announces long-delayed hemp rules, calls for total THC testing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a nationwide proposal for growing hemp and testing its THC content,…

News October 29
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