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Ruling backs MA gov’s closure of adult-use cannabis stores – but offers options

A Massachusetts judge has ruled that Gov. Charlie Baker was within his authority to shutter recreational cannabis stores…

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Montana adult-use marijuana advocates sue to collect ballot signatures digitally

Backers of a recreational marijuana legalization campaign in Montana are taking the state to court for the right…

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What cannabis companies need to know about the CARES Act’s paycheck protection

Many small business, including marijuana companies, have rushed to apply for paycheck protection during the COVID-19 crisis under…

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What’s your take on COVID-19’s impact on marijuana investments?

A heavily regulated marijuana industry such as Illinois’ and the current status of cannabis in the state might…

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Illinois cannabis license caps might bode well for new market entrants amid pandemic, economic downturn

The conventional wisdom might be that this is the worst time to launch a recreational marijuana operation from…

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How COVID-19 is affecting marijuana legalization efforts across the US

The coronavirus crisis has hurt marijuana legalization efforts in the short term, with state legislatures pivoting to focus…

News April 15
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Maine’s adult-use marijuana launch delayed until further notice

The start of Maine’s long-awaited recreational marijuana market was officially postponed on Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic. A new…

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Vaping illnesses less common in states with adult-use marijuana, study shows

An academic study found that the cannabis vaping health crisis of 2019 was more pronounced in states that…

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Marijuana companies mostly shut out of $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

Many states have declared cannabis companies “essential businesses” during the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed them to maintain operations,…

News April 9
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Massachusetts gov sued over closure of recreational cannabis stores

A handful of adult-use marijuana businesses on Wednesday sued Massachusetts’ governor, seeking a reversal of his executive order requiring…

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