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New DEA Chief Revises Statement on Cannabis vs. Heroin

The new head of the Drug Enforcement Administration made waves in cannabis circles last week when he said…

News August 6
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California dispensaries breathe sigh of relief as Haag steps down, but war not necessarily over

By Tony C. Dreibus When news broke that U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag is leaving office, some California dispensary…

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Competing legalization measures filed in Massachusetts

A pair of cannabis advocacy groups separately filed paperwork on Wednesday to get full marijuana legalization on the…

News August 5
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GW Pharma Could Win FDA Approval in Early 2016

GW Pharma appears poised to enter the United States cannabis market. The British company reportedly could get clearance…

News August 5
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Latest Setback for Marijuana Banking Underscores Importance of Federal Change

The cannabis industry has experienced a handful of high-profile banking setbacks this year, deflating hopes that marijuana companies,…

News August 4

Canada to Crack Down on Dispensary Ads

Marketing efforts by Canadian dispensaries that aren’t federally licensed will face more scrutiny after the country’s health agency…

News August 3

California MMJ Foe Melinda Haag Stepping Down

Melinda Haag, the U.S. attorney who has aggressively targeted California cannabis businesses in recent years, will vacate her…

News July 31

Cannabis Credit Union Denied By the Fed, Files Lawsuit

An upstart credit union that hoped to serve the marijuana industry and had state backing has been denied…

News July 31
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Week in Review: CDC Weighs in on Edibles, High-Profile CA Raid + More Lawsuits on Horizon

By John Schroyer and Tony C. Dreibus The Center for Disease Control issues what could prove to be…

News July 31
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Ohio Legalization Group’s Efforts to Be Scrutinized

The beleaguered campaign to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in Ohio now faces yet another challenge.

News July 30
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