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Robert Fireman, veteran marijuana industry executive with MariMed, dies

Longtime marijuana industry executive Robert Fireman, chair and CEO of multistate operator MariMed, died unexpectedly on Dec. 11.

News December 13
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Trademark lawsuit over Green Thumb’s marijuana edibles brand to be dropped

An Atlanta-based franchisor of stores selling gift bouquets made from fruit dropped its federal trademark infringement lawsuit against…

News December 12
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Variety of sizes, infused joints are driving growth in marijuana pre-roll sector

Pre-rolls were once counted as part of the marijuana flower market. But over the past few years, they…

News December 12
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Marijuana packaging rebrands can draw consumers, create cohesion, reflect values

A strong brand can give companies name recognition and longevity - a key consideration for cannabis companies as…

News December 7
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Minnesota pharmacy board sues over ‘noncompliant’ marijuana edibles

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy has filed a lawsuit against a group of three cannabis companies in the…

News December 6
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Oregon recalls thousands of cannabis products over pesticide concerns

Oregon regulators issued a recall for more than 22,000 cannabis concentrate products over concerns they might contain pesticides.

News December 5
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Boom times are over: 10 years after Colorado legalized recreational marijuana

When Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, no other state had launched a legal, adult-use market, and…

News December 5
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Colorado medical marijuana now can be redesignated as adult use

Marijuana grown under a Colorado medical cultivation permit can now be reclassified as retail and sold in adult-use…

News December 2
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Total US cannabis supply to top 48.8 million pounds in 2022, report says

The total amount of cultivated of cannabis - both legal and illegal in all form factors - in…

News December 1
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Newfoundland ends cannabis vape ban but keeps flavor restriction

The government of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has reversed its late-2019 ban on sales of…

News December 1
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