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L.A. marijuana delivery lawsuit could be flashpoint among industry stakeholders

The most recent legal fight facing Los Angeles' marijuana licensing process is a lawsuit seeking to overturn a…

News October 23
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L.A. opens licensing round amid waning interest among cannabis entrepreneurs

Los Angeles might be losing its luster – for marijuana entrepreneurs, that is. Long considered the largest cannabis…

News October 23
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Harborside acquires San Francisco social equity marijuana retailer

Oakland, California-based Harborside said it acquired a majority stake in FGW Haight, a company that in June was…

News October 20
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Cannabis delivery operator, trade groups sue L.A. over social equity rules

A marijuana businessman and two trade associations filed suit against Los Angeles, asking a judge to throw out…

News October 20
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Advice for cannabis executives who want to address social justice

The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)’s new report about the responsible regulation of cannabis shines a light on…

News October 16
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Analysis highlights lack of diversity in Canada’s legal cannabis industry

Leadership positions in Canada's regulated marijuana sector continue to be held predominantly by white males, according to a…

News October 15
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Sacramento, California, opens 10 retail cannabis permits for social equity

The capital city of California is adding 10 more retail marijuana storefronts to its existing 30, yet another…

News October 14
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Vermont becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana market

The adult-use marijuana club of the United States just grew to 11 with the addition of Vermont on…

News October 7
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Los Angeles’ next cannabis licensing window will start Oct. 20

The next round of marijuana business licensing in Los Angeles will begin Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. PT,…

News October 6
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Social equity concerns raised over Vermont adult-use cannabis bill

Vermont might encounter a hitch in the passage of a bill to regulate legal recreational marijuana sales, as…

News October 5
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