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Biden to tap Merrick Garland for attorney general, offering stark contrast to anti-cannabis AGs under Trump

President-elect Joe Biden has settled on Merrick Garland as his nominee for U.S. attorney general, multiple news organizations…

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CEO compensation at marijuana producer Hexo rises to CA$11 million

Total compensation for the top executives at struggling marijuana producer Hexo Corp. grew almost 20% year-over-year to 14.4…

News January 6
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Maine medical cannabis rules would require track-and-trace for caregivers

Proposed rules for Maine's medical cannabis program would require registered MMJ caregivers to use the state's inventory tracking…

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Federal marijuana reform outlook brightens as Democrats win control of US Senate

Prospects for major federal marijuana reform are poised to take a big step forward now that Democrats have…

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7 regulatory-related factors for marijuana companies to consider in a debt transaction

2020 saw several high-profile debt transactions in the cannabis industry, with major companies raising hundreds of millions of…

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Aurora Cannabis co-founder Terry Booth tapped to be CEO of US-based Australis

Eleven months after stepping down as CEO of the Canadian marijuana giant he co-founded, former Aurora Cannabis chief…

News January 5
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South Dakota attorneys warned against working with marijuana companies

The State Bar of South Dakota ethics committee warned attorneys in the state against taking cannabis businesses as…

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Arizona’s medical cannabis program slows as state gears up for recreational sales

As Arizona prepares to launch recreational marijuana sales in March, the state's medical cannabis program is showing signs…

News January 5
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Major federal marijuana reform could hinge on outcome of two Georgia Senate races

All eyes are on Georgia and two runoff races Tuesday that will determine whether the U.S. Senate flips…

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UFCW wins $75,000 settlement in California cannabis workers’ pay dispute

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union claiming victory in a lengthy dispute with three California companies over…

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