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L.A.’s 100 extra retail marijuana permits a result of settlement, plaintiff says

The Los Angeles City Council’s decision to double the number of social equity retail marijuana licenses was the…

News July 8
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More hurdles for marijuana MSO MedMen in Arizona, California – and in court

Bad news continues to pile up for California-based MedMen Enterprises. After the multistate operator’s founders stepped down from…

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2020 Marijuana Business Factbook studies sales trends, COVID-19 impact

COVID-19 changed the way many businesses operate – and the cannabis industry is no exception, according to data…

News July 7
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Big changes in Los Angeles marijuana licensing: Q&A with cannabis czar Cat Packer

As executive director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation, Cat Packer has overseen one of the…

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Week in Review: US cannabis sales to top $15B, Illinois licensing delays, NJ at forefront of legalization & more

Medical and recreational cannabis sales in the United States are on track to exceed $15 billion this year,…

News July 3

An up-close look at COVID-19’s impact on US marijuana sales

Eli McVey, research analyst for Marijuana Business Daily, presented his research this week on how the COVID-19 pandemic…

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San Francisco, Oakland advise marijuana firms about possible attacks

San Francisco and Oakland cannabis companies were warned this week that expected July Fourth weekend protests could lead…

News July 2
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Finding sustainable packaging options for cannabis products

Cannabis companies can do their part in the sustainability movement - and seek higher price points for their…

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Cresco closes $29M sale-leaseback deal on MA marijuana facility

Cresco Labs, a multistate cannabis operator headquartered in Chicago, has entered into its fifth sale-leaseback deal with San…

News July 1
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Branding and marketing cannabis in a recession

When the economy nosedives and consumers slash their spending, a sage marketing strategy can help maintain existing customers,…

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