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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…

News August 14
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Montana adult-use cannabis legalization OK’d for November ballot

A citizen initiative in Montana to legalize a commercial recreational marijuana program gathered enough valid signatures to appear…

News August 13
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Marijuana Business Daily again makes Inc. 5000 list

For the fifth year running, Marijuana Business Daily has earned a spot on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 “Fastest-Growing Private…

News August 13
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Colorado’s $158M in June recreational cannabis sales sets mark amid COVID

Colorado adult-use marijuana sales in June hit a record $158.1 million as the coronavirus pandemic continued to fuel…

News August 13
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Predicted California marijuana business failures haven’t happened, and COVID played a role

In late 2019, many in the California marijuana industry confidently predicted a rash of companies would go under…

News August 13
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