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Alabama regulators pick university to score medical cannabis applications

In a deviation from other states, Alabama regulators have designated a state university to score medical marijuana business…

News December 14
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Alaska ranks highest, New Jersey lowest in adult-use marijuana taxes, report says

Alaska's recreational marijuana taxes are the highest in the country, and New Jersey's are the lowest. That's according…

News December 14
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Trulieve Cannabis facing possible class action suit over terminated employees

Employees laid off by multistate operator Trulieve Cannabis filed a possible class action lawsuit alleging the Florida-based company…

News December 13
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Los Angeles selects 100 cannabis social equity applicants after court victory

An additional 100 social equity applicants in Los Angeles will get an opportunity to apply for cannabis retail…

News December 13
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Could an Oregon lawsuit legalize interstate marijuana commerce before Congress?

A challenge to Oregon's ban on shipping legal marijuana out of state could win in court and set…

News December 13
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Connecticut sets Jan. 10 launch for recreational cannabis sales

Seven retailers in Connecticut will ring up the first recreational cannabis sales in the state sometime after 10…

News December 12
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Trademark lawsuit over Green Thumb’s marijuana edibles brand to be dropped

An Atlanta-based franchisor of stores selling gift bouquets made from fruit dropped its federal trademark infringement lawsuit against…

News December 12
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Oregon lawmakers look to further crack down on illegal marijuana grows

As Oregon continues to battle a proliferation of illegal marijuana grow operations, lawmakers are seeking to strengthen laws…

News December 12
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Canada increases cannabis drink purchase limit to 48 cans

Long-awaited Canadian regulatory updates to create a more robust research climate for marijuana and increase the amount of…

News December 12
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Saskatchewan to allow First Nations to regulate own cannabis stores

The government of Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to increase First Nations self-governance in the retail cannabis sector, the…

News December 9
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