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Washington state man sues 6 cannabis firms, alleges products caused lung illness

A Washington state man is suing six cannabis vape companies for allegedly causing his lung illness, reportedly the…

News September 24
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Massachusetts regulators say yes to marijuana cafes, home delivery

Massachusetts regulators approved two new types of licenses that could be a boon to marijuana businesses in the state…

News September 24
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UT gov signs medical cannabis bill increasing dispensaries, licensing couriers

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, as expected, signed a bill that will increase the number of medical marijuana dispensaries…

News September 24
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Cannabis firms must comply with federal overtime law, court rules

State-licensed marijuana businesses need to adhere to federal labor laws governing paying overtime to employees, an appellate court…

News September 23
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In historic move, US House to vote on cannabis banking bill next week

A bill that would create a federal safe harbor for financial institutions to serve state-lawful cannabis businesses and ancillary…

News September 20
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Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill to legalize medical cannabis

Three legislators introduced a bipartisan bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin, creating a licensing system for…

News September 20
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Week in Review: Vape crisis continues, federal cannabis bill moves, Utah licenses & more

State regulators from across the country react to the vaping crisis, a federal marijuana banking bill sees movement,…

News September 20
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New Hampshire lawmakers override governor’s medical cannabis veto

Certified New Hampshire patients soon will have the ability to buy medical marijuana even if they haven’t had…

News September 19
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New Mexico balks at issuing medical cannabis cards to nonresidents

New Mexico health officials are refusing to issue medical marijuana identification cards to out-of-state residents, despite a recent…

News September 19
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Civil rights groups want ‘holistic’ marijuana reform before banking vote

Seven civil rights groups have sent a letter to U.S. House Democratic leadership asking to delay voting on…

News September 18
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