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Weedmaps shares surge after cannabis company proposes going private

The share price of Weedmaps' parent, WM Technology, popped Wednesday morning after its co-founders submitted a proposal to…

News December 18
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Cannabis boards have a fiduciary duty to advocate for criminal justice reform

Legal interpretations of a cannabis board director’s fiduciary duty could require companies to fight for true criminal justice…

News June 21
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Marijuana MSO Green Thumb Industries reports revenue of $1.05 billion

Green Thumb Industries’ plans to be the first multistate operator to sell marijuana at convenience stores is still…

News February 29
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SEC raises red flag over part of Canopy’s plan to enter US marijuana market

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. appears to be facing another hurdle in its plan to “fast track”…

News November 16
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Emily Paxhia resigns from board of marijuana MSO Ascend Wellness

Emily Paxhia, a co-founder and managing partner of cannabis hedge fund Poseidon Asset Management, resigned from the board…

News November 23
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Ex-CBD executive lied about Walmart, military deals to boost stock, SEC says

A former CEO of a publicly traded CBD beverage company lied to investors and the public about distribution…

News October 26
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SEC charges cannabis producer Cronos, former executive with accounting fraud

After settling securities violations with Canadian regulators, Cronos Group was hit again on Monday when the U.S. Securities…

News October 24
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SEC sues six in alleged $25M scam involving two cannabis enterprises

Federal securities regulators have accused six people of deceiving investors by promising astounding returns as part of an…

News July 30
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