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DEA to Boost Marijuana Production for Research

It looks like the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is loosening up on medical cannabis – at least when…

News June 18
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Teen MJ Study Could Bolster Cannabis Industry

A study released this week that covered nearly a quarter of a century and more than 1 million…

News June 17
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Insurance Giant’s Exit From Cannabis Market Could Trigger Shakeup, Higher Rates

By Tony C. Dreibus A decision late last month by Lloyd’s of London to exit the cannabis industry…

News June 10
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Increasing Union Membership Presents New Opportunities, Challenges for Cannabis Industry

By John Schroyer A growing number of marijuana workers have unionized in recent years, adding a new dynamic…

News June 9
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3 Federal Marijuana-Related Bills Advance, 1 Stalls

The marijuana industry gained some traction in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, yet another indication that attitudes about…

News June 3

Indiana Cannabis Church Gets Tax-Exempt Status From IRS

Marijuana business owners suffering from tax issues may need to find religion: The First Church of Cannabis in…

News June 1
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Lloyd’s of London to Exit U.S. Cannabis Insurance Industry

Lloyd’s of London, the UK-based insurance marketplace, has instructed underwriters not to open or renew existing accounts with…

News May 29
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Hemp, CBD Firm Lands $6.5M in Financing From Institutional Investor

CannaVest Corp. said it has closed a $6.5 million round of financing with an unnamed institutional investor, representing…

News May 26
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For Marijuana Companies, Biggest Security Concern Comes From the Inside

By John Schroyer Robberies involving medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational stores and cultivation sites may make headlines, but the…

News May 26
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FDA Says CBD Products Don’t Qualify as Dietary Supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ruled that cannabidiol products don’t fit under the legal definition of…

News May 15
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