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Pair of prominent California marijuana trade groups joining forces

Two of the more prominent cannabis industry trade groups in California announced Friday they’re teaming up. The Los…

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Ontario’s cannabis pivot could create massive retail opportunities

A week after it was reported that Ontario froze leasing efforts for its monopoly cannabis retail chain, Canada’s largest province…

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Massachusetts asks municipalities to curb demands on cannabis firms

Massachusetts marijuana regulators urged city and town officials to keep within the boundaries of state law when negotiating…

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Michigan to probe potential for medical marijuana licensing bribes

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is requesting that state police investigate whether regulators are taking bribes in exchange for…

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Oklahoma lawyers’ group cautions members about medical cannabis industry

The Oklahoma Bar Association warned its members about getting involved in the state’s new medical marijuana industry, an…

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Week in Review: San Diego cannabis lawyer off the hook, VT targets gifting & Sweet Leaf reprieve

San Diego's district attorney agrees to drop felony charges against a marijuana attorney, Vermont cracks down on “gifting” adult-use…

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Cole Memo author downplays likelihood of US crackdown on marijuana industry

Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision in January to rescind the Cole Memo hasn’t had a big impact on the U.S.…

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Cannabis edibles maker Dixie Brands outlines plans to go public in Canada

Colorado-based Dixie Brands has joined a growing list of U.S. firms turning to the Canadian capital markets to…

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Arkansas to outsource evaluation of medical marijuana applications

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission voted to give a consulting group the power to evaluate applications and award…

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United Kingdom legalizes medical cannabis prescriptions

Medical marijuana will be available by prescription in the United Kingdom by autumn after it was formally approved…

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