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After key court ruling, New York awards 99 new cannabis retail licenses

New York regulators issued 99 new adult-use cannabis retail licenses on Monday, including to applicants previously blocked by…

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POSaBit acquires Hypur’s marijuana e-commerce assets for up to $7.5 million

POSaBit Systems Corp. acquired marijuana e-commerce and compliance software assets from Hypur for as much as $7.5 million…

News April 3
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NBA to allow players to promote, invest in and consume cannabis

A groundbreaking bargaining agreement between the National Basketball Association and its players association would allow players to invest…

News April 3
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US cannabis firms could gain from Canadian Securities Exchange plan

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)'s new senior tier could offer U.S. cannabis companies lower capital costs and a…

News March 31
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Massachusetts closes marijuana chain after owner posts threatening video

The Massachusetts state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) suspended the licenses of a growing marijuana retail chain on March…

News March 31
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Paychex ceasing direct deposits, other services to cannabis firms

U.S. cannabis operators are scrambling to find a new payroll provider after receiving a memo from Paychex advising…

News March 31
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Kentucky governor signs medical marijuana legalization bill into law

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state into law on Friday, fulfilling…

News March 31
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Cannabis vape hardware firm Greentank raises $16.5 million

Vape hardware manufacturer Greentank Technologies closed a Series B financing round worth $16.5 million with an unspecified "strategic…

News March 31
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Suspect unions’ effort to evade state law could hurt marijuana workers

Cannabis businesses in California and on the East Coast are evading worker-friendly licensing requirements by obtaining state business permits…

News March 31
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Kentucky lawmakers OK medical cannabis legalization, send bill to governor

The Kentucky House on Thursday approved legislation legalizing medical cannabis, sending the bill to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear…

News March 30
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