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Lessons learned by Washington state cannabis firms after 5 years of recreational sales

Washington state rolled out the world's second adult-use marijuana market on July 8, 2014, following closely behind Colorado,…

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Congressional panel urged to support states-rights marijuana legislation

The head of a cannabis industry lobbying group urged U.S. Congressional lawmakers Wednesday to pass legislation to protect…

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Florida appeals court nixes medical marijuana caps, vertical integration

A Florida appellate court ruled that the state’s medical cannabis licensing system is unconstitutional, setting the stage for…

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Dueling recreational cannabis legalization campaigns in Montana

At least two political campaigns are underway in Montana to get recreational marijuana ballot measures before voters in…

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Marijuana companies’ intellectual property is crucial – here’s how to protect it

Marijuana products are ineligible for U.S. trademarks because the plant is federally illegal, but that's not keeping businesses…

News July 5

Week in Review: Canopy’s Linton out, NJ ups medical cannabis licenses, 280E MJ tax case a no-go with Supreme Court & more

Canopy Growth’s board sacks CEO Bruce Linton, New Jersey boosts number of medical marijuana business licenses, the U.S.…

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Missouri cannabis application charge led by multistate operators

Large multistate marijuana operators and wealthy locals represent a major portion of the roughly 500 applicants seeking medical…

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Key congressional panel to hold historic hearing on marijuana reform

A key U.S. House subcommittee will hold a landmark hearing next week about federal cannabis reform, a pivotal…

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New Jersey governor signs pro-business medical cannabis expansion bill

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bill to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, a…

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Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program powered by rapidly growing patient pool

Oklahoma’s medical marijuana sales are exceeding projections, thanks to patient participation rates among the highest in the country.…

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