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Twice-ousted Massachusetts cannabis czar sues again, claiming corruption and public safety risks

Former Massachusetts cannabis czar Shannon O'Brien is once again suing a longtime state adversary, claiming she was ousted…

News August 24
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Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement

A second major marijuana multistate operator is attempting to elude labor-friendly licensing requirements in New Jersey cannabis law…

News August 21
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How cannabis retailers can maximize holiday sales

Not every holiday is created equal, and cannabis sales vary wildly from holiday to holiday - and from…

News August 21
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Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers

Illinois cannabis regulators are proposing to allow outdoor cannabis cultivation for the first time. The proposal could boost…

News August 20
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New Mexico cannabis sales steady as Texas border towns drive growth

Through the first half of the year, retailers generated about $284.9 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana…

News August 20
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The case for cannabis AI guardrails – and how to create an AI tool that works

Cannabis operators face a flood of AI tools that dazzle in demos but fail at scale. Palomar Group's…

News August 20
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Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout

A major cannabis MSO is being sued by its insurance carrier to avoid any payout in a separate…

News August 19
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Michigan cannabis store wins fight over Flock camera

Months after the camera was installed, Jars Cannabis mounted a “No Flock Zone” sign directly in front of…

News August 19
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New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal loss to Curaleaf in labor fight

In a case that could have implications for cannabis labor organizing nationwide, New Jersey state regulators are appealing…

News August 18
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Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?

Connecticut's cannabis tax revenue jumped 67% while sales stayed nearly flat. The state's THC potency tax, which ends…

News August 17
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