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Key UN summit could lead to international rescheduling of cannabis

A crucial milestone for the global industry could be achieved this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO)…

News December 6
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Iowa medical CBD sales set to begin Saturday under cloud of confusion

Iowa's five CBD dispensaries open for business Saturday to serve roughly 1,000 patients in one of the nation's…

News November 30
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Marijuana firm MariMed invests $30M in hemp-derived CBD producer

Massachusetts-based MariMed, a multistate cannabis operator, is entering the hemp-derived CBD business with a $30 million investment in…

News November 13
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Chart: The days of CBD-only stores may be numbered

While hemp and marijuana may be close relatives, most hemp-derived CBD retailers don’t sell the products alongside medical…

News October 15
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Walmart explores selling CBD in Canada

The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, is considering selling CBD products in Canada, a development that comes just days…

News October 11
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Weekly Deal Watch: Cannabis investor demand shifts from Canada to US

Canadian investors are turning their attention to the U.S., as multistate operators continue to build their infrastructure.

News October 10
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DEA moves some CBD medicines off Schedule 1, a limited expansion of cannabis access

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has taken some cannabidiol off the most restrictive class of controlled substances, a move that…

News September 27
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Colorado medical cannabis companies in patent dispute

A Colorado marijuana company is suing another firm in the state for patent infringement involving its cannabinoid-based medical…

News July 31
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Week in Review: FDA approves CBD drug, Arizona court bans marijuana extracts & federal cannabis reform

The FDA signs off on a cannabis-derived drug to treat epilepsy, an Arizona court says marijuana extracts are…

News June 29
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Charlotte’s Web’s secrets revealed as parent company plans to go public in Canada

CW Hemp's parent company plans to go public in Canada. Little has been shared publicly about Stanley Brothers…

News June 29
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