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Marijuana MSO Acreage wins motion to block Maine city from favoring residents

Marijuana multistate operator Acreage Holdings continues to prevail in its legal efforts to thwart Maine and, now, its…

News August 17
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How to choose a tracking system: Scaling your cannabis company beyond compliance

Many states with legalized medical or recreational cannabis mandate license holders to report product movement using a chosen…

News August 17
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Florida REIT raises $80 million to lend to cannabis companies

AFC Gamma, a real estate investment trust (REIT), raised $80 million that, coupled with a $40 million credit…

News August 17
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State treasurers group lobbies for marijuana banking in coronavirus bill

A coalition of state treasurers across the country are urging Congress to include cannabis banking reform in the…

News August 17
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Battling insurers in the aftermath of lootings: Q&A with California cannabis executive Keith Stephenson

Keith Stephenson’s 14-year-old Oakland cannabis shop, Purple Heart Patient Center, was one of scores that were ransacked the…

News August 17
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Struggling economy might signal time for cannabis businesses to seek out real estate deals

The COVID-19 crisis and ensuing economic downturn have created opportunities for cannabis companies to finagle deals on real…

News August 16
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Week in Review: Canopy CEO’s huge compensation, states’ strong cannabis sales, vaping’s popularity & more

The total compensation for the new CEO at Ontario, Canada-based Canopy Growth was an eye-popping $33.8 million (45…

News August 15
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Maine sets October date to commence recreational cannabis sales

In a long-awaited move, Maine regulators set an Oct. 9 date for recreational cannabis sales to begin, nearly…

News August 14
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Marijuana legalization plaintiffs make final plea to US Supreme Court

The federal statute criminalizing cannabis should be declared unconstitutional, according to a petition filed with the U.S. Supreme…

News August 14
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Cannabis REIT Innovative Industrial Properties on a roll with $100M in recent outlays on cultivation, distribution sites

Innovative Industrial Properties is on a marijuana shopping spree, having spent $100 million since April to buy cultivation…

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