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White couple at center of social equity lawsuits in multiple cannabis markets

Lawsuits by a white couple from California, Jeffrey and Justyna Jensen, have disrupted social equity programs in multiple…

News February 28
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US treaties shouldn’t impact marijuana rescheduling, congresswoman says

American commitments in international treaties do not forbid the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from rescheduling marijuana as recommended,…

News February 27
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Canada says cannabis wholesalers must garnish payments over unpaid taxes

Canada’s tax collection agency is following through on a threat to garnish cash from licensed cannabis producers that…

News February 27
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Suit accuses marijuana producer Glass House of ‘systemic’ labor violations

Major California marijuana producer Glass House Brands imposed “systemic quota and production demands” on workers that violated labor…

News February 26
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring…

News February 26
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Arizona bill targets ‘predatory tactics’ toward marijuana social equity licensees

Republican state Sen. Sonny Borrelli wants Arizona's marijuana social equity licensees to regain control of their licenses, alleging…

News February 26
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Canadian government hiking cannabis regulatory fees in April

The Canadian government is increasing eight regulatory fees levied on the regulated cannabis industry beginning April 1.

News February 26
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Virginia adult-use cannabis sales could begin in May 2025 under compromise bill

Adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia would finally begin in May 2025 under a compromise proposal that advanced in…

News February 23
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If OH lawmakers stall, regulator to issue adult-use marijuana licenses Sept. 7

Ohio's top cannabis regulator plans to issue adult-use marijuana businesses licenses on Sept. 7 at the latest if…

News February 23
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Germany’s ‘quasi legalization’ cannabis law approved; medical boost expected

Germany’s chief legislative body on Friday approved a landmark recreational cannabis bill that’s being simultaneously hailed as a…

News February 23
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