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RI seeks third party to run lottery for medical cannabis dispensary permits

Rhode Island is looking to hire someone to run the lottery process that will determine who gets the…

News March 1
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Charts showing the growth of the cannabis-infused beverage market.

Cannabis-infused beverage sales up 40%, helped by consumers seeking convenient products

Sales of cannabis-infused beverages are up 40% from a year ago as companies bank on new consumers to…

News March 1
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Cannabis businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managing supply chain

Product-liability cases are among the most damaging lawsuits a business can face. Yet many marijuana businesses don’t take…

News February 28
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Virginia lawmakers approve recreational marijuana legalization

Virginia lawmakers on Saturday narrowly approved compromise legislation legalizing a commercial recreational marijuana program that could generate nearly…

News February 27
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VA lawmakers scramble to agree on adult-use marijuana bill before deadline

Legislative negotiations in Virginia to resolve differences over two adult-use marijuana bills are down to the wire.

News February 26
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Michigan loosens eligibility demands for recreational cannabis licenses

Michigan's recreational cannabis market will open up to new competition beginning March 1, when applicants for multiple classes…

News February 26
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California marijuana testing lab sues state over revoked license

A San Francisco Bay Area marijuana testing lab whose business license was revoked earlier this month filed suit…

News February 26
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Ascend acquires most of MedMen’s NY cannabis operation for $63 million

Massachusetts-based Ascend Wellness Holdings is acquiring an 86.7% interest in financially strapped MedMen Enterprise’s cannabis operation in New…

News February 26
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An illustration showing how MSOs gained control of New York's medical cannabis market

Lawsuit casts spotlight on New York’s initial medical cannabis licensing, questions scoring

A new lawsuit sheds light on New York's licensing of 10 medical cannabis operators in 2015 and 2016,…

News February 26
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New Jersey fills remaining slots on marijuana oversight commission

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy moved quickly to complete the five-member Cannabis Regulatory Commission, only two days after…

News February 25
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