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California marijuana firm Harborside, co-founder Steve DeAngelo cut ties

One of the most high-profile marijuana businessmen in the industry, Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo, is no longer formally…

News January 4
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Illinois on pace to surpass $1 billion in cannabis sales for 2020

Despite 2020's major challenges, cannabis businesses in Illinois are expected to post sales totaling more than $1 billion…

News January 4
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Lack of standards, dubious business practices threaten to upend cannabis testing industry

A lack of standards in cannabis testing results is plaguing the industry. Some business owners are shopping around…

News January 4
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20 charts that illustrate the 2020 marijuana market

From a market-altering pandemic to a historic election, 2020 was full of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for the…

News December 30
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Top 10 cannabis business stories of 2020

Here’s a look back at the year that was through the lens of MJBizDaily‘s most-read marijuana business stories…

News December 28
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As more marijuana firms go public, feds urge SPACs to beef up disclosures

U.S. securities regulators are urging special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, to strengthen disclosures related to potential conflicts…

News December 24
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Rhode Island gets 45 applications for medical cannabis dispensary licenses

Rhode Island's medical marijuana program received 45 applications for a lottery to operate six new dispensaries in the…

News December 24
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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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