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Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?

The intersection between cannabis retailers and federal laws restricting the release of medical information, such as HIPAA, is…

News June 14
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$100 million award restored in Colorado marijuana retail chain dispute

In what’s believed to be one of the largest judgments in a cannabis industry dispute, a Colorado appeals…

News June 13
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Arkansas upholds revocation of medical marijuana dispensary’s license

Arkansas' medical marijuana licensing board upheld a decision to revoke a medical marijuana dispensary's permit.

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Florida adult-use cannabis legalization might face well-funded opposition

The campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida during the November general election might encounter an unfamiliar obstacle:…

News June 13
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Marijuana REIT buys Florida property for $13 million in leaseback deal with Ayr

Innovative Industrial Properties, a San Diego-based real estate investment trust focused on the cannabis industry, acquired a $13…

News June 12
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South Dakota medical cannabis registration fees are about to double

South Dakota medical cannabis operators soon will have to pay almost double for their registration certificates.

News June 12
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New York gov taps state insiders for key roles at cannabis regulatory agency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is continuing her leadership shake-up at the Office of Cannabis Management, the state’s…

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Connecticut governor pauses state’s marijuana social equity fund for review

Connecticut's governor is halting the distribution of funds from the state's marijuana social equity fund while the program…

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California hemp bill could bring ‘clarity,’ squash intoxicating derivatives

As state governments nationwide grapple with how to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, California could integrate marijuana and hemp producers…

News June 11
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Big win for Florida hemp industry as governor vetoes proposed ban

In a major win for the state's hemp industry and a setback for regulated marijuana, Florida's governor vetoed…

News June 10
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