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Massachusetts Fines Big Cannabis $165K for Safety Violations

Massachusetts Fines Big Cannabis $165K for Safety Violations

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Fine Ascend Wellness and Curaleaf for Safety Violations Massachusetts cannabis regulators have issued significant fines to two major industry players, Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings, for…

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Cannabis Trafficker Used Banksy Art to Launder Money, Court Says

Cannabis Trafficker Used Banksy Art to Launder Money, Court Says

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

A UK cannabis dealer who laundered his illegal profits by purchasing high-value Banksy artworks has been sentenced to three years in prison. Christopher Scrivens, 37, who operated a large-scale cannabis…

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Pro-Cannabis Senators' Seats Could Shape Future Legalization

Pro-Cannabis Senators’ Seats Could Shape Future Legalization

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

2024 U.S. Senate Elections: How 34 Seats Could Shape the Future of Cannabis Legalization As the 2024 U.S. Senate elections approach, the fate of federal cannabis legalization hangs in the…

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Court Case Could Reshape the Cannabis Industry and Rescheduling

Court Case Could Reshape the Cannabis Industry and Rescheduling

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Groundbreaking Court Case in Massachusetts Could Reshape the Future of the U.S. Cannabis Industry A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has the potential to reshape…

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Harris Unveils New Plan to Empower Black Men

Harris Unveils New Plan to Empower Black Men

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 14, 2024 /

Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Plan to Empower Black Men as Cannabis Industry Takes Shape WASHINGTON (AP) — As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala…

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Drew Greco: Good Cultivators Balance Facility Limitations

Drew Greco: Good Cultivators Balance Facility Limitations

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 11, 2024 /

David Greco on Creating the Best Grow Environment: Proven SOPs and Embracing Technology This week, Drew Greco, founder of GreenStar Cannabis Cultivation Services and Director of Cultivation at Solaris Farms,…

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Epic Cannabis Failures: MedMen, Eaze, and More in California

Epic Cannabis Failures: MedMen, Eaze, and More in California

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 11, 2024 /

MedMen Was Once Celebrated as the ‘Apple Store of Weed’—By April 2024, It Filed for Bankruptcy As California’s cannabis market expanded post-legalization, several companies emerged as industry leaders, riding a…

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Native American Tribes Shape Minnesota’s Cannabis Market

Native American Tribes Shape Minnesota’s Cannabis Market

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 11, 2024 /

Native American Cannabis Businesses Fill Supply Gap as Minnesota Prepares for Regulated Adult-Use Market As Minnesota gears up for the launch of its regulated adult-use cannabis market in 2025, Native…

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Latest Leadership Changes in the Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry

Latest Leadership Changes in the Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 11, 2024 /

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Taps Two Prominent Executives in Hemp Beverage Space Into Its Ranks In a major development for the hemp industry, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable announced the addition…

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ThrivePOP Shines at MJBizCon: A New Era in Cannabis Marketing

ThrivePOP Shines at MJBizCon: A New Era in Cannabis Marketing

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 11, 2024 /

ThrivePOP to Present at MJBizCon 2024 on AI’s Role in Transforming Consumer Experiences Muskegon, MI – October 7, 2024 – ThrivePOP Digital Marketing Agency, a leading marketing firm specializing in…

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Tilray CEO: 2024 Election Key to U.S. Cannabis Legalization

Tilray CEO: 2024 Election Key to U.S. Cannabis Legalization

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 11, 2024 /

Tilray CEO Irwin Simon Predicts 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Could Lead to Cannabis Regulatory Reforms As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Irwin Simon, CEO of Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY),…

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Lowell Farms Acquires Two Cannabis Dispensaries in Los Angeles

Lowell Farms Acquires Two Cannabis Dispensaries in Los Angeles

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / October 10, 2024 /

Lowell Farms Expands Into Cannabis Retail Through New Management Agreements Lowell Farms, a leading cannabis brand, has entered into management services agreements with two cannabis retail dispensaries located in Los…

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