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Weekly Wrapup: Medical Cannabis Measure in NY + DOJ to Address Marijuana Legalization

By Chris Walsh Medical marijuana is already legal in the nation’s official capital (on a local level, that…

News March 4
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Marijuana Industry Bracing for DOJ’s Response to Cannabis Legalization in Colorado, Washington

The long wait is almost over. Attorney General Eric Holder revealed this week that the Department of Justice…

News February 27
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Patrick McManamon: Car Accidents, Robbery Among Biggest Risk Factors in Cannabis Business

As anyone in the marijuana industry will tell you, starting a cannabis business often requires boatloads of cash…

News February 25
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Aaron Justis: Winning Over Locals Can Be Matter of Life or Death for Cannabis Dispensaries

By Aaron Justis Dispensaries that provide safe access to medical cannabis are still relatively new to the business…

News February 12
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Washington Dispensaries Could See Regulatory Changes Modeled After I-502 Rules

The legalization of cannabis in Washington could trigger huge changes in the state’s medical marijuana laws and policies…

News February 8
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Amy Poinsett: Winds of Change Blowing Medical Marijuana Industry Toward New Horizon

“The war on drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws.”…

News January 28
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Cannabis Jobs: Washington State Seeks Marijuana Consultants for Market Research, Regulations

Looking to get involved in Washington’s emerging recreational marijuana industry? One of the first opportunities has just emerged:…

News January 18
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Jake Browne: Community Involvement Can Silence Cannabis Critics, Pay Business Dividends

By Jake Browne Businesses in the medical marijuana industry often find themselves in the unenviable position of having…

News January 15
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Micah Johnson: 5 Highly Effective Cannabis Advertising Strategies for MMJ Dispensaries

By Micah Johnson One of the most frustrating challenges facing new dispensary owners is how to advertise effectively.…

News January 2
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Bad Business Practice? Rush to Open 1st Colorado Marijuana Club Leads to Lost Opportunity

Well that was fast. The first Colorado business targeting recreational marijuana users has already closed, thanks to an…

News January 2
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