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Weekly Deal Watch: Sizes of cannabis capital raises climb, though frequency lags

Fundraising among North American cannabis firms has yet to outpace levels logged this time last year, but the…

News January 30
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Maine seeks new consultant to draft adult-use marijuana program’s rules

Maine released a request for proposals this week that said it's again looking for a consultant to help…

News January 29
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Cannabis firm Slang lists on Canadian exchange after buying Organa Brands

Unlike many of its predecessors, Slang Worldwide (CSE: SLNG) saw a relatively stable first day on the Canadian…

News January 29
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Leaked internal document sparks questions over CA cannabis growers group’s finances, management

A three-page document appearing to be an end-of-the-year 2018 status report from the California Growers Association (CGA) was posted…

News January 29
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More ‘extinction events’ for CA cannabis companies: Q&A with consultant Jackie McGowan

The past 12 months have been a rough ride for the California marijuana industry, and many business owners…

News January 29
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Cannabis Women to Watch in 2019

The 22 women selected for Marijuana Business Magazine’s list of Women to Watch in 2019 have crafted companies…

News January 29
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Marijuana firm Verano sued for $135 million in Nevada related to licenses

Multistate operator Verano Holdings faces a $135 million lawsuit in Nevada for alleged fraud in excluding its Nevada…

News January 28
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California lawmakers propose cannabis tax cuts to curb the state’s black market

In an effort to jump-start California’s sluggish legal marijuana marketplace, a group of Democratic state lawmakers proposed a…

News January 28
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Massachusetts hits $24M in adult-use marijuana sales as state issues 100th license

Recreational marijuana shops in Massachusetts have racked up nearly $24 million in sales since the initial ones opened…

News January 28
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Chart: US-affiliated medical cannabis firms led fundraising on Canadian Securities Exchange in 2018

U.S.-affiliated medical cannabis companies dominated Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) fundraising in 2018, raising nearly $2 billion through 50…

News January 28
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