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Pot Backlash: Half-Dozen Cities, Counties Ban Marijuana Clinics

While scouring the Internet for medical marijuana news, I’ve seen a fair share of stories over the past…

News August 11
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Ohio Drive to Legalize Medical Marijuana Hits Snag

Early last week, it seemed Ohio was well on its way to becoming the next state to let…

News August 8
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Proposal to Ban Dispenaries in Fort Collins Gains Steam

Nearly two dozen medical marijuana dispensaries have sprouted up in the college town of Fort Collins, Colo., since…

News July 22
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Dispensary Owners, Beware: Big Pharma to Make Run at Medical Pot Business

Opinion: The medical pot regulatory structure of the future will highly favor pharmaceutical firms and health professionals, who…

News July 22
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Move to Tax, License Weed Dispensaries in Seattle Postive Sign for Industry

If you own a dispensary or hope to open one someday, you should pay particularly close attention to…

News July 19
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NPR Segment on Medical Pot a Business Buzzkill

National Public Radio aired a 4-minute segment on Tuesday covering recent developments in the medical marijuana industry. It’s…

News July 13
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Stats: Do Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Really Fuel an Increase in Crime?

You’ve no doubt read articles about dispensaries robbed at gunpoint. And we’ve all heard about attacks on workers…

News July 12
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Compliance Costs for Pot Centers in Colorado: $30,000 and Up…Way Up

How much does it cost to comply with Colorado’s new medical marijuana regulations? Think $30,000 minimum and more…

News July 8
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Chris Walsh: ‘Clarification’ of Ogden Memo Leaves MMJ in Even Murkier State

With July 4th in the rearview mirror, many Americans are recovering from holiday hangovers tied to beer or…

News July 5
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DOJ to Medical Pot Industry: Government Could Prosecute Dispensaries, Growers

Well, you asked for it, and now you got it. Unfortunately, it’s probably the worst news possible for…

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