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MPX, iAnthus tangle in NJ court as adult-use marijuana launch draws near

A judge issued a preliminary ruling in favor of a New Jersey medical marijuana company in its legal…

News December 24
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Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more

Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes…

News December 24
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DEA might start issuing cannabis cultivation permits in early 2021

After years of delay, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration could soon begin issuing licenses to businesses and institutions…

News December 24
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Cannabis firm Canopy Growth sues GW Pharma, claiming patent infringement

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. is suing Britain's GW Pharmaceuticals in U.S. federal court, alleging that GW…

News December 23
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In reversal, L.A. says no enforcement against nearly 60 marijuana firms with expiring permits

Los Angeles marijuana industry regulators have given at least 57 companies a new lifeline, only days after saying…

News December 23
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Maryland medical marijuana firm pays $175K to settle sexual harassment suit

A medical marijuana dispensary in Maryland and its parent company will pay $175,000 to settle a sexual harassment…

News December 23
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Cannabis workers in Pennsylvania ratify UFCW union contract

Employees at Pennsylvania cannabis company CannTech voted to ratify a union contract with the United Food and Commercial…

News December 23
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SPACs pump hundreds of millions of dollars into US cannabis industry through acquisitions

Two cannabis special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), Silver Spike Acquisition Corp. and Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp., recently announced…

News December 23
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Marijuana investor Casa Verde Capital closes $100 million funding round

Casa Verde Capital, a California-based marijuana investment fund launched by rapper Snoop Dogg, finalized a $100 million raise.

News December 22
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Cannabis M&A activity intensifies as investor sentiment brightens since November election

Cannabis mergers and acquisitions are heating up, with more than $600 million worth of deals announced on Tuesday…

News December 22
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