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US senators ask Justice Department to deschedule marijuana

U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren last week sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland…

News October 11
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Marijuana MSO 4Front expands in Massachusetts with $55M acquisition

Marijuana multistate operator 4Front Ventures signed a definitive agreement to acquire Massachusetts-based cultivator New England Cannabis Corp. (NECC)…

News October 7
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Massachusetts permits hemp sales by marijuana retailers

Hemp growers in Massachusetts can now sell hemp extracts and smokable flower to the state's more than 200…

News October 6
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Cannabis firm Agrify buys two Sinclair Scientific brands for at least $50 million

Ancillary cannabis business Agrify said it acquired two marijuana- and hemp-related equipment and services brands from Sinclair Scientific…

News October 5
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CBD labeling mix-up leads to Oregon recall, lawsuit over THC in tinctures

A labeling snafu by an Oregon subsidiary of Massachusetts-based Curaleaf initially led to a recall of cannabis tinctures…

News September 30
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Massachusetts regulator criticizes local ‘impact fees’ for cannabis firms

The practice of Massachusetts municipalities levying "impact fees" on cannabis companies that operate within their jurisdictions is drawing…

News September 27
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Massachusetts mayor gets 6 years in prison for marijuana bribery scheme

The former mayor of a small Massachusetts town received a six-year prison term after his conviction earlier this…

News September 21
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How to ensure your cannabis business can clear wage-compliance hurdles

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, it is important to stay on top of wage and hour…

News September 21
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MA regulators probing Gotham Green’s cannabis license request, report says

Massachusetts regulators reportedly are looking into whether New York-based private equity firm Gotham Green left out information about…

News September 13
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Jushi finalizes $91.2 million deal to buy Massachusetts marijuana company

Marijuana multistate operator Jushi Holdings revised down a deal to enter Massachusetts by acquiring vertically integrated Nature’s Remedy.

News September 13
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