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Internal documents raise questions about Canada’s Cannabis Act review

Hundreds of emails, documents and reports obtained by MJBizDaily through a Canadian federal records request paint a more…

News June 29
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Glass House’s defamation suit against fellow cannabis operator Catalyst portends long legal spat

Glass House Brands filed a defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis Co. and its co-founders, Elliot Lewis and Damian…

News June 28
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Florida gov OKs Black farmer medical marijuana licenses, MMJ telehealth

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a medical marijuana bill into law that grants MMJ licenses to a group…

News June 28
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Cannabis producer Canopy splits with auditor, could save millions

Canopy Growth Corp.’s principal accountants resigned June 22, but the company told MJBizDaily the move was a “joint…

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Maryland marijuana operators prep for launch of $2 billion adult-use market

Cannabis industry executives and other stakeholders have high expectations regarding Maryland’s launch of adult-use marijuana sales, which kick…

News June 28
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New York initiates massive crackdown on unlicensed cannabis retailers

The first two weeks of ramped-up enforcement in New York led to 33 inspections, dozens of violations and…

News June 27
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Alleged leader of $13 million illegal marijuana ring claims federal protection

An attorney for the alleged mastermind of an illegal interstate marijuana operation based in Maine claimed that a…

News June 27
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Minnesota distributor draws fine over ‘illegal’ THC products

Minnesota's pharmacy board has disciplined a company for allegedly selling "illegal" cannabis products containing more than the permitted…

News June 27
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Alabama judge extends deadline for medical cannabis license appeals

Applicants denied an Alabama medical cannabis business license have until July to appeal, thanks to a judge's ruling.

News June 26
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Oklahoma medical marijuana supply far exceeds demand, report says

Supply in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana market is at least 32 times higher than patient demand, helping fuel underground…

News June 26
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