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Wrigley fights $80 million claim over Parallel’s failed Illinois marijuana deal

Chewing gum heir and former Parallel CEO William “Beau” Wrigley Jr. is fighting to escape any liability over…

News July 5
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Key marijuana banking ally continues fight to get SAFE across finish line

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter continues to push for marijuana banking reform, this time by filing the SAFE Banking…

News July 1
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Massachusetts marijuana retailer must repay employees $33,000 in tips

A marijuana retail chain in Massachusetts must repay $33,000 in tips that were illegally withheld from employees at…

News July 1
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California governor signs tax relief for cannabis businesses into law

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California's 2022-23 state budget into law and, in doing so, enabled a significant shift…

News July 1
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Colorado marijuana testing lab’s potency certification is suspended

A licensed marijuana testing laboratory's certification in Colorado to test marijuana for potency has been suspended.

News July 1
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How cannabis retailers can avoid problems storing concentrates

Improper storage of cannabis concentrates can lead to major losses for store owners who are already competing in…

News July 1
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Cannabis tech company Akerna moves to raise $10 million as stock falls

Struggling cannabis technology company Akerna is seeking to raise $10 million in capital in part to meet its…

News June 30
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Minnesota THC expansion leads raft of new laws on hemp extracts, intoxicants

A first-of-its-kind law allowing THC sales in outlets other than medical marijuana dispensaries takes effect Friday in Minnesota,…

News June 30
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Cannabis producer Canopy swaps shares for $255 million of its debt 

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth reached a deal with noteholders to trade 255.4 million Canadian dollars ($198 million)…

News June 30
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Marijuana TV ads might be protected from FCC under new bill in Congress

Marijuana companies might soon have the option of running television advertisements without fear of federal intervention under a…

News June 30
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