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Predatory investors undermine intent of cannabis social equity in New York

Social equity is a societal issue. If you are entering or already participating in the cannabis market, look…

News April 25
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Venture capitalist-backed marijuana store in New York sues to stop unionization

A New York City marijuana store backed by a prominent venture capitalist is fighting a unionization effort by…

News April 16
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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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Lack of track-and-trace system at heart of marijuana ‘inversion’ in New York

An unknown but significant amount of the $1 billion worth of adult-use marijuana sold at licensed stores in…

News April 9
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New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says

California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state…

News April 7
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New York’s cannabis chief believes $1.5 billion in sales is possible in 2025

Felicia Reid, the acting executive director of New York's Office of Cannabis Management, offers her views on the…

News April 3
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New York City cannabis chief Dasheeda Dawson abruptly resigns

Dasheeda Dawson, a key administrator in the rollout of New York City’s adult-use cannabis retail program, abruptly resigned…

News April 1
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How a Colorado operator stumbled onto ‘blueprint for laundering marijuana’

The CEO of a licensed marijuana grower says he stumbled onto “the blueprint for how to launder marijuana”…

News March 31
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New York City scores court victory against shuttered illicit marijuana operators

New York City’s crackdown on illicit marijuana operators is constitutional, a federal judge has ruled.

News March 26
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What’s causing the decline in M&A activity in the cannabis industry?

Mergers and acquisitions in the cannabis industry in 2024 totaled $1.169 billion, a decrease of $579 million -…

News March 25
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