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Lessons from 1,200-plus Canadian retailers: Q&A with Thrive Cannabis exec Bubba Nicholson

Bubba Nicholson is on an epic cannabis adventure across the world’s second-largest country, touring hundreds of licensed recreational…

News September 30
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Montana eases medical cannabis advertising rules

Montana regulators loosened the proposed rules for medical cannabis advertising after operators expressed concerns at public hearings about…

News September 9
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Apple’s new cannabis app rules benefit MJ businesses, but Google a holdout

Cannabis delivery and technology companies say that Apple's recent decision to let iPhone apps process marijuana transactions is…

News September 2
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Marijuana firms and advocates struggle as Instagram targets accounts

For marketer Colin Bambury, there is no bigger headache than Instagram’s seemingly low tolerance for the marijuana industry…

News August 23
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Consumer consent is key for marijuana businesses using robocalls, text messages to advertise

New marijuana retailers looking to connect with consumers might inadvertently violate federal law by using robocalls or text…

News August 15
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Canopy Growth sued by Cointreau over cannabis beverage name

Canada-based cannabis producer Canopy Growth is being sued in a U.S. federal court by French orange liqueur producer…

News July 14
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‘Borat’ actor sues Massachusetts marijuana firm over billboard image

Comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen is suing Massachusetts marijuana cultivator and retailer Solar Therapeutics for at least…

News July 13
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Colorado cannabis companies capitalize on All-Star Game with events, sales and a Willy Wonka-style giveaway

When Major League Baseball announced in April that it was moving its 91st All-Star Game from Atlanta to…

News July 12
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Plaintiffs drop text-message suit against California marijuana courier Eaze

A consumer lawsuit filed against California marijuana delivery giant Eaze was formally dropped after the two sides reached…

News July 8
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Why California’s cannabis billboard ban shouldn’t keep you up at night

It’s no secret that cannabis advertising remains a battle against constantly shifting state and local laws with blanket…

News July 6
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