Day: August 26, 2019

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The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced it is moving forward to facilitate the expansion of U.S.-based marijuana research. After a delay that lasted years, the DEA is now moving forward to allow U.S. cultivators to grow a larger amount of research-grade cannabis domestically, but it may take a while. TheContinue Reading

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GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp., a real estate investment trust (REIT) that serves the cannabis industry, on Monday announced it raised roughly $141 million when it completed a private placement of about 7 million shares. GreenAcreage, headquartered in New York, is an independently managed REIT that intends to provide sale-leaseback andContinue Reading

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Colorado regulators will require medical and recreational marijuana concentrates to be tested for mycotoxins beginning in September. The state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division sent a notice to the industry that, beginning Sept. 15, any concentrates made from marijuana on or after that date that failed microbial contaminant testing will be tested forContinue Reading

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Cannabis consumption can be tricky when you’re in college, especially if you’re a new consumer. Here are my tried-and-true tips for consuming cannabis in college without losing focus. The post How I Consumed Cannabis in College Without Losing Focus appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How I ConsumedContinue Reading

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In recent years, as legalization moves ever forward, cannabis-centric parties have become all the rage, letting event hosts and chefs take their skills mainstream. However, with so many events taking place throughout California, they can start to feel repetitive and stale, lacking the uniqueness needed to leave guests with a lastingContinue Reading

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Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries (GTI) announced Monday it completed its $59.6 million cash and stock acquisition of Fiorello Pharmaceuticals, one of 10 companies approved to operate a medical cannabis company in New York. Green Thumb purchased New York City-based Fiorello in a transaction involving $46 million in cash and 1.7Continue Reading

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Monday that it will expand scientific and medical research of marijuana, a development that could ultimately boost industry prospects. But it’s unclear how soon additional research projects will be approved. The DEA said in a “notice to applications” filed with the Office of theContinue Reading

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A Nevada judge halted the licensing process for several dozen new adult-use cannabis stores, siding with companies that lost bids to win the lucrative permits. Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued an injunction after she heard 18 days of evidence and testimony. All sides expect the ruling willContinue Reading

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Canopy had second thoughts about a plan to build a facility in Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, just outside of Montreal. The post Canopy Backpedals on Plan to Work With First Nations Community appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Canopy Backpedals on Plan to Work With First Nations CommunityContinue Reading