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Robert Fireman, veteran marijuana industry executive with MariMed, dies

Longtime marijuana industry executive Robert Fireman, chair and CEO of multistate operator MariMed, died unexpectedly on Dec. 11.

News December 13
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Los Angeles selects 100 cannabis social equity applicants after court victory

An additional 100 social equity applicants in Los Angeles will get an opportunity to apply for cannabis retail…

News December 13
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Connecticut sets Jan. 10 launch for recreational cannabis sales

Seven retailers in Connecticut will ring up the first recreational cannabis sales in the state sometime after 10…

News December 12
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Canada increases cannabis drink purchase limit to 48 cans

Long-awaited Canadian regulatory updates to create a more robust research climate for marijuana and increase the amount of…

News December 12
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Variety of sizes, infused joints are driving growth in marijuana pre-roll sector

Pre-rolls were once counted as part of the marijuana flower market. But over the past few years, they…

News December 12
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Saskatchewan to allow First Nations to regulate own cannabis stores

The government of Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to increase First Nations self-governance in the retail cannabis sector, the…

News December 9
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Ontario cannabis store regulator under pressure over alleged ‘pay-to-play’ deals

Ontario's cannabis store regulator is facing calls to crack down on alleged pay-to-play schemes that some industry executives…

News December 9
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Ontario cannabis execs sound alarm over alleged pay-to-play retail scheme

Canadian cannabis manufacturers and brands increasingly are, in effect, paying Ontario retailers for shelf space and other special…

News December 8
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Marijuana packaging rebrands can draw consumers, create cohesion, reflect values

A strong brand can give companies name recognition and longevity - a key consideration for cannabis companies as…

News December 7
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Study: ‘Significant’ negative ties between medical cannabis sales, alcohol

A Canadian researcher has found a “significant negative association” between sales of regulated medical cannabis and alcohol.

News December 6
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