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California marijuana firm Harborside, co-founder Steve DeAngelo cut ties

One of the most high-profile marijuana businessmen in the industry, Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo, is no longer formally…

News January 4
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Aurora Cannabis breach exposes personal data of former, current workers

A data breach at Aurora Cannabis has exposed the personal information of an unknown number of the Canadian…

News January 4
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Illinois on pace to surpass $1 billion in cannabis sales for 2020

Despite 2020's major challenges, cannabis businesses in Illinois are expected to post sales totaling more than $1 billion…

News January 4
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Lack of standards, dubious business practices threaten to upend cannabis testing industry

A lack of standards in cannabis testing results is plaguing the industry. Some business owners are shopping around…

News January 4
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Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more

Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes…

News December 24
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Cannabis firm Canopy Growth sues GW Pharma, claiming patent infringement

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. is suing Britain's GW Pharmaceuticals in U.S. federal court, alleging that GW…

News December 23
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In reversal, L.A. says no enforcement against nearly 60 marijuana firms with expiring permits

Los Angeles marijuana industry regulators have given at least 57 companies a new lifeline, only days after saying…

News December 23
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Heritage Cannabis to acquire concentrate producer Premium 5

Canadian company Heritage Cannabis Holding Corp. struck an all-stock deal to acquire Premium 5, a producer of cannabis…

News December 23
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Cannabis firms Canopy Growth, Canopy Rivers split; Rivers looks to US

Canopy Growth Corp.'s partly owned strategic investment subsidiary, Canopy Rivers, is selling some of its assets to the…

News December 22
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Nearly 60 Los Angeles cannabis businesses poised to lose licenses on New Year’s Day

At least 57 licensed cannabis companies in Los Angeles are poised to see their business permits yanked by…

News December 21
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