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Cannabis testing lab fraud can be curbed if industry is ‘part of the solution’

To eliminate testing lab fraud, the cannabis industry needs to say, "We're not OK with doing this, and…

News February 13
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Pharma giant Jazz dismisses final patent claim involving cannabinoid epilepsy drug

Global pharma company Jazz Pharmaceuticals has ended patent claims related to its cannabinoid-based epilepsy drug, Epidiolex.

News February 11
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Marijuana-infused chocolate experiencing seasonal sales spike

Winter is peak season for marijuana-infused chocolates, according to edibles manufacturers and Seattle-based cannabis data provider Headset.

News February 11
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GOP senators’ bill would keep 280E for cannabis operators permanently intact

Two Republican U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would continue to ban federal tax deductions for the…

News February 10
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Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market

Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud - including vape oil cartridges with "certified" total cannabinoids of more…

News February 10
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Hawaii House kills recreational marijuana bill again

Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana and establish a retail program in Hawaii have been thwarted again by the…

News February 7
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MSO iAnthus selling cannabis stores, cultivation facility in Arizona

Cannabis multistate operator iAnthus Capital Holdings is selling two Arizona marijuana stores and a cultivation facility to Sonoran…

News February 7
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What does the marijuana industry have in common with Harley-Davidson?

From 2014 to 2023, Harley-Davidson’s sales plummeted by 37%. Similarly, state-regulated marijuana markets are contending with slowing sales…

News February 7
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Minnesota to open adult-use marijuana licensing this month

Prospective operators in Minnesota's impending adult-use marijuana market can begin submitting business license applications on Feb. 18.

News February 6
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Tennessee lawmakers introduce adult-use, medical marijuana legalization bills

Two lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced separate bills to legalize adult-use cannabis sales and establish a medical marijuana…

News February 5
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