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Ousted co-founders sue leaders of marijuana tech company Dutchie

The co-founders of marijuana e-commerce platform Dutchie, whom the company said stepped down earlier this month, are suing…

News December 15
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How branding is key to success in struggling Colorado cannabis market

As Colorado cannabis companies struggle with a glutted market and the end of the boom times, many marijuana…

News December 15
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Cannabis MSO MariMed appoints Jon Levine as interim CEO

MariMed, a Massachusetts-based cannabis multistate operator, appointed Jon Levine, the company's president, as interim chief executive officer.

News December 14
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As SAFE Banking prospects fade in Congress, marijuana industry tempers hopes

Though some marijuana multistate operator executives remain hopeful, others in the industry are skeptical that Congress will pass…

News December 14
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Alabama regulators pick university to score medical cannabis applications

In a deviation from other states, Alabama regulators have designated a state university to score medical marijuana business…

News December 14
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Alaska ranks highest, New Jersey lowest in adult-use marijuana taxes, report says

Alaska's recreational marijuana taxes are the highest in the country, and New Jersey's are the lowest. That's according…

News December 14
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Washington state marijuana trade group outlines policy priorities for 2023

Looking to the new year, some of Washington state's cannabis businesses are focused on safety challenges, including ongoing…

News December 13
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Robert Fireman, veteran marijuana industry executive with MariMed, dies

Longtime marijuana industry executive Robert Fireman, chair and CEO of multistate operator MariMed, died unexpectedly on Dec. 11.

News December 13
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Could an Oregon lawsuit legalize interstate marijuana commerce before Congress?

A challenge to Oregon's ban on shipping legal marijuana out of state could win in court and set…

News December 13
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Connecticut sets Jan. 10 launch for recreational cannabis sales

Seven retailers in Connecticut will ring up the first recreational cannabis sales in the state sometime after 10…

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