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Doug Leighton massroots sec stock manipulation lawsuit
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SEC lawsuit alleges marijuana investor manipulated MassRoots stock

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against longtime marijuana investor Douglas Leighton, alleging that he and…

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Denver OKs cannabis research license

The Denver City Council approved a new license to research cannabis as part of the city’s moves to update…

News April 14
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Raises, professional development courses boost cannabis workers’ morale during COVID-19 pandemic

In states where cannabis businesses have been deemed essential, employees at many companies are being asked to continue…

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Massachusetts marijuana commission member stepping down

Kay Doyle is leaving her spot on the commission that regulates medical and recreational cannabis in Massachusetts. Doyle, who…

News April 13
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Nevada’s Planet 13 cannabis firm ends $10 million deal to enter California

Nevada-based marijuana company Planet 13 on Monday said it is terminating its $10 million acquisition of a cannabis…

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How the coronavirus crisis is reshaping the cannabis industry for the long term

Cannabis companies are entering a new normal as the coronavirus pandemic puts stress on every sector of business,…

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Investment veteran Tim Seymour offers his insights on the marijuana sector

As a frequent contributor to CNBC, Tim Seymour is the face of cannabis for the business news network.

News April 12
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Week in Review: Cannabis firm iAnthus can’t make interest payments, MA gov sued, COVID-19 causes slide in adult-use marijuana sales & more

Multistate marijuana operator iAnthus defaulted on interest payments, in part blaming the coronavirus. In addition, the New York-based…

News April 11
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Maine’s adult-use marijuana launch delayed until further notice

The start of Maine’s long-awaited recreational marijuana market was officially postponed on Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic. A new…

News April 10
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Ohio medical cannabis sales hit record $13 million in March

Medical marijuana dispensaries in Ohio sold almost $13 million in product in March, setting an all-time record for…

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