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Judge won’t force Colorado cannabis regulator to halt alleged ‘inversion’

A Colorado judge has declined to impose new requirements on the state’s cannabis regulator to suss out illicit-market…

News May 6
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US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Mississippi’s marijuana advertising ban

Advertisements by state-licensed medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don’t enjoy First Amendment free-speech protections.

News May 5
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California tax agency confirms it will raise cannabis excise rate to 19% on July 1

Despite the concerns of California's regulated marijuana industry and lawmakers, the state's tax agency says it will carry…

News May 2
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How to manage the challenges of cannabis advertising restrictions

For cannabis business owners, advertising their products presents unique challenges.

News May 2
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Marijuana rescheduling will be among DEA nominee’s ‘priorities’ but …

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told a Senate committee that reviewing the…

News May 1
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Missouri to research viability of issuing more adult-use marijuana licenses

Three research firms are competing to analyze Missouri’s cannabis market to help the state determine whether it should…

News April 30
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Cannabis trade group urges retained Canadian prime minister to change policies

With Mark Carney retaining his role as Canada’s prime minister, the Cannabis Council of Canada is calling on…

News April 29
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How can cannabis consumption lounges turn a profit?

On paper, the idea seems sound: Customers spending time and gobs of money at a welcoming and exciting…

News April 29
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New Mexico operator loses lawsuit over insurance coverage of medical marijuana

A federal court in New Mexico has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state's largest medical marijuana operator…

News April 28
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Michigan trade group wants state to quit issuing new cannabis business licenses

With adult-use marijuana prices plunging, Michigan’s largest lobbying organization for the state's MJ industry is asking lawmakers to…

News April 28
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