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California releases drafts of final marijuana business regulations

The long-awaited final versions of California’s cannabis business regulations have been published online by the three agencies that…

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What is ‘marijuana’? Name game limits cannabis entrepreneurs

The old debate about what to call the plant cannabis sativa L. is giving businesses real-world headaches in…

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AR medical cannabis commish resigns; April market launch still expected

A member of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is resigning, reducing the five-person panel to two to start…

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WHO postpones recommendation for rescheduling cannabis at UN summit

The World Health Organization (WHO) postponed its much-anticipated recommendations about the international scheduling of cannabis, citing a need for more time…

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Trump taps Justice Department veteran William Barr as attorney general

President Trump said Friday he is nominating William Barr - who served in the first Bush administration - to…

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Boston-based marijuana firm Ascend Wellness closes $40 million funding round

Boston-based cannabis company Ascend Wellness has closed a $40 million funding round – capital the firm plans to…

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Acreage inks $160 million acquisition of Oregon cannabis firm

Acreage Holdings has inked a $160 million deal to acquire Form Factory, a Portland, Oregon-based marijuana infused edibles…

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Marlboro maker, Cronos join forces in exclusive CA$2.4 billion deal to tap global cannabis opportunities

Altria Group, one of the largest tobacco companies in North America, has agreed to invest 2.4 billion Canadian…

News December 7
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Week in Review: Phony CA lab data, Utah gov signs medical marijuana bill & ex-Sweet Leaf execs jailed

The results of hundreds of marijuana lab tests in California are alleged to have been falsified, Utah’s governor…

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Key UN summit could lead to international rescheduling of cannabis

A crucial milestone for the global industry could be achieved this week, as the World Health Organization (WHO)…

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