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New York approves 2 adult-use stores as politicos weigh cannabis law changes

New York regulators gave the OK for two more adult-use stores to open as lawmakers ponder some potential…

News February 9
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MedMen owes us thousands of dollars, marijuana brands and ex-employees say

A monthslong MJBizDaily investigation into the business practices of marijuana multistate operator MedMen Enterprises reveals a widespread pattern of…

News February 8
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Cannabis incubators can improve equity and grow business, operators say

A new batch of cannabis incubator and apprenticeship programs are offering resources and hands-on experience to small marijuana…

News February 6
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Marijuana doesn’t enjoy free-trade protections, New York judge rules

A federal judge has rejected the latest effort by out-of-state applicants to stop New York state from licensing…

News February 5
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New York lawsuit claims Cookies broke exclusive marijuana licensing deal

A longtime retail partner of marijuana company Cookies is suing the California-based brand in New York state, alleging…

News February 2
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More legal challenges to New York marijuana licensing process

Another lawsuit has been filed challenging the marijuana business licensing process in New York.

News February 1
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Lawsuit claims race, gender bias by New York’s marijuana regulator

New York's Office of Cannabis Management and its supervisory Cannabis Control Board are being sued by a microbusiness…

News January 29
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Marijuana operator The Cannabist Co. buying back $25 million in debt

The Cannabist Company Holdings, a marijuana multistate operator, has announced a deal to buy back up to $25…

News January 26
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Marijuana MSOs focusing on wholesale growth in 2024

Retail license caps in some states and limited capital are forcing marijuana multistate operators to focus on wholesale…

News January 24
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New restrictions in adult-use cannabis markets ‘not conducive to business’

The transition from a medical marijuana market to adult-use retail presents new business opportunities, an exponentially wider customer…

News January 22
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