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Thailand plans to ban recreational cannabis despite 2022 decriminalization

In a major policy reversal, Thailand plans to reclassify cannabis as an illegal substance and issue permits only…

News May 23
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Judge skeptical of challenge to federal marijuana prohibition

The effort by four cannabis businesses, including one multistate operator, to undo federal marijuana prohibition via a constitutional…

News May 23
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Military veterans included in Minnesota’s social equity cannabis law

Military veterans in Minnesota will qualify as social equity applicants for cannabis licenses under changes to new legislation.

News May 22
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Wholesale marijuana shortages on Martha’s Vineyard spark lawsuit

A cannabis store owner on Martha’s Vineyard and a dispensary on Nantucket have filed a lawsuit against Massachusetts…

News May 22
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Tilray seeks to raise $250 million for US marijuana acquisitions

Canadian cannabis and beverage alcohol company Tilray Brands is preparing for marijuana reform in the United States with…

News May 22
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California-based marijuana delivery service Eaze faces foreclosure

The largest marijuana delivery company in the biggest regulated U.S. cannabis market is facing financial troubles.

News May 21
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Glass House withdraws defamation suit against Catalyst Cannabis Co.

California marijuana producer and retailer Glass House Brands has withdrawn its defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis Co.

News May 21
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Tribally owned marijuana store numbers up 25% since 2023

As of May 2024, there are 57 tribally owned marijuana stores in nine states, roughly 25% more than…

News May 20
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New York hit with another lawsuit challenging marijuana social equity

A new lawsuit is challenging New York's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program for marijuana social equity applicants.

News May 17
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New Hampshire Senate approves amended recreational cannabis bill

A hotly debated bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis in New Hampshire was passed by the state Senate.

News May 17
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