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US marijuana business licensing stable in early 2025

The U.S. marijuana licensing market remained stable in early 2025, with the total number of active licenses growing…

News June 12
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US Supreme Court is the next stop for challenge to federal marijuana prohibition

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a constitutional challenge to U.S. marijuana prohibition brought by a coalition…

News May 28
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Marijuana operator 4Front files for receivership

4Front Ventures Corp., a minor marijuana multistate operator, said its subsidiaries have filed for voluntary receivership in Massachusetts.

News May 23
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Cannabis operators using employee stock ownership plans as 280E work-around

Employee stock ownership plans are a financial tool that cannabis businesses in some states have been taking advantage…

News May 6
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How can cannabis consumption lounges turn a profit?

On paper, the idea seems sound: Customers spending time and gobs of money at a welcoming and exciting…

News April 29
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Return on investment is new 4/20 focus for cannabis retailers, brands

As the industry, consumers and other enthusiasts prep for another April 20 cannabis celebration, the date is taking…

News April 16
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How American cannabis businesses are responding to Trump’s tariffs

Cannabis companies and ancillary businesses are pivoting in real time to assess and respond to President Donald Trump's…

News April 11
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DC cannabis store owner owes $930,000 in back taxes, indictment alleges

A Washington, D.C., marijuana dispensary owner faces 19 charges of failing to pay about $930,000 in federal income…

News March 11
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MariMed closes $11 million acquisition of Delaware marijuana company

Massachusetts-based marijuana multistate operator MariMed has closed on its $11 million acquisition of First State Compassion Center in…

News March 4
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Massachusetts cannabis retailer owes more than $420,000 in state taxes

A Massachusetts cannabis retailer challenging the levy of millions of dollars in municipal "community impact fees" owes the…

News February 28
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