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Ex-CBD executive lied about Walmart, military deals to boost stock, SEC says

A former CEO of a publicly traded CBD beverage company lied to investors and the public about distribution…

News October 26
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Marijuana banking among reforms on the table in upcoming lame-duck Congress

The months ahead could be shaping up to be the most wonderful time of the year for the…

News October 26
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Lawsuit alleges makers of Jeeter pre-rolls inflate THC potency

A class action lawsuit filed against DreamFields and Med for America claims the companies' Jeeter brand pre-rolls contain…

News October 25
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Oregon requiring marijuana operators to report human trafficking

Oregon regulators are requiring marijuana operators in the state to report human trafficking or related suspicions.

News October 25
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Canopy Growth speeding entry into US cannabis market, but full approval might stretch into 2024

Canopy Growth Corp. is accelerating its entry into the United States through a plan that will trigger full…

News October 25
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SEC charges cannabis producer Cronos, former executive with accounting fraud

After settling securities violations with Canadian regulators, Cronos Group was hit again on Monday when the U.S. Securities…

News October 24
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Goodness Growth starts court process after Verano ends marijuana acquisition

After vowing to do so, Minnesota-based Goodness Growth Holdings filed a notice of civil claim seeking unspecified damages…

News October 24
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Canadian marijuana company Flowr receives initial creditor protection order

Canadian marijuana cultivator The Flowr Corp. received an initial creditor protection order from a Canadian court as the…

News October 24
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Curaleaf agrees to $100,000 class action payout over THC labeling mix-up

Multistate marijuana operator Curaleaf Holdings will pay $100,000 to settle a class action lawsuit in Oregon stemming from…

News October 21
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Trade court OKs cannabis equipment imports to Washington state

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that a Canadian manufacturer can import cannabis trimming equipment to Washington…

News October 21
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