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What marijuana companies can learn from federal legalization of hemp

The nationwide legalization of hemp in 2018 offers marijuana companies lessons in preparing for a highly scrutinized, commodity-driven…

News February 27
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Vermont House gives initial OK to recreational cannabis sales, putting state on track to $160M market

The Vermont House of Representatives on Wednesday gave initial approval to legislation that would legalize adult-use marijuana sales,…

News February 26
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The science of medicinal, lifestyle cannabis products at the forefront of sixth annual Emerald Conference

The Emerald Conference, which focuses on how science and data support several sectors of the cannabis industry, kicked…

News February 26
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Judge temporarily halts Arkansas medical marijuana licensing

An Arkansas judge has temporarily stopped the state from issuing more medical marijuana licenses in response to a…

News February 26
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California cannabis delivery giant Eaze raises $35 million

Eaze, a big player in California’s marijuana delivery industry, said it raised $35 million in its bid to…

News February 26

California Marijuana Notebook: Tax issues loom high on the agenda for state’s cannabis industry

Even with all the upheaval of the past two years, ongoing shifts in the market involving tax increases,…

News February 26
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Regulators want funding to speed up Massachusetts marijuana licensing

Massachusetts regulators are seeking additional money from the state in order to cut in half the time required to…

News February 25
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Pennsylvania approves four firms to grow cannabis for research

Four more medical marijuana companies – including multistate operator Curaleaf – have been approved by Pennsylvania regulators to grow…

News February 25
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Tainted marijuana sold by 30 Nevada retailers

Nevada issued a health advisory for 20 different contaminated cannabis products that were sold at 30 retail marijuana stores across…

News February 25
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Directors and officers liability insurance is increasingly important – and costly – for cannabis companies

Cannabis industry authorities predict more bankruptcy filings and insolvency proceedings by cannabis companies in 2020. Under this scenario,…

News February 25
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