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CBT focuses strictly on the business of legal cannabis for medical and recreational use and aims to provide timely information—through its website, e-newsletter, mobile app, print magazine and annual conference—to help the reader make timely, informed decisions to help them run their businesses better and more profitably. In 2018, Cannabis Business Times was named Magazine of the Year by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Stiiizy Opening California Dispensary in Hawthorne

The new retail facility in Southern California marks the cannabis brand’s 44th store nationwide.

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Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Broke Law When Canceling Social Equity Lottery, Judge Rules

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management abandoned its preapproval lottery for social equity licenses amid a stay order late last year.

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PharmaCann Opens 3rd Verilife Dispensary in Massachusetts

The cannabis company’s story in Newton is its 51st retail facility nationwide.

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MariMed Promotes Ryan Crandall to Chief Commercial Officer

He will lead the company’s commercial strategy and activities, including sales, marketing, product development and retail operations.

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The Cannabis Industry is Failing Medical Patients—And Leaving Billions on the Table (Opinion)

The cannabis industry was built on medical cannabis; now it’s time to return to it.

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Delaware Lawmakers File Bill to Fix FBI Snafu for Adult-Use Sales

The legislation identifies specific categories of individuals required to obtain fingerprint checks for licenses in the state’s forthcoming adult-use market.

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Hundreds of Texas Businesses to Testify Against ‘Industry Killing’ SB3, HB28

The Texas Hemp Business Council is urging House lawmakers to reject the legislation that proposes a ban on hemp-derived cannabinoids.

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AYR Wellness Appoints New Interim CEO

The cannabis company’s management change comes as Steven M. Cohen steps down as the interim CEO.

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High Tariffs Hurting Cannabis Sector, With Little Relief in Sight

This week’s announcements of reciprocal tariffs will only shake an already volatile supply chain for vape and cannabis businesses.

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Ultimate Frisbee Association Names Trulieve Official League Partner for 2025

This pro sports league partnership reinforces the growing interest in cannabis wellness within the athletic community.

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3 Crucial Tips for Drafting Cannabis Contracts

Cannabis’s federally illegal status can mean broken contracts have no legal recourse. Here are cautionary tales you can learn from and critical steps you can take to help ensure your business is protected.

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Tyler Technologies to Modernize Cannabis Licensing, Certification for Virginia

The company partnered with the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to help ensure regulatory compliance and streamline patient certification processes.

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Oklahoma Cannabis Advocates Submit 2026 Adult-Use Legalization Initiative

Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action filed the proposed constitutional amendment to put a question before voters next year.

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Advanced Flower Capital Provides $14 Million Secured Credit Facility to Subsidiaries of Standard Wellness Holdings

The credit facility will support Standard Wellness’ continued growth in Missouri, Utah and Ohio.

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Planet 13 Opens 32nd Florida Dispensary in Orange Park

The company’s new retail facility will serve medical cannabis patients in the Jacksonville area.

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Tilray Shifts Cultivation of Flagship Brand, Strain

The Canadian cannabis company is now cultivating Good Supply Jean Guy at its Masson-Angers facility in Québec.

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Supreme Court Allows Fired Truck Driver to Use Federal Racketeering Law to Sue Cannabis Company

In a 5-4 split, the U.S. justices ruled the driver, Douglas Horn, could bring a civil lawsuit against Medical Marijuana Inc. under the RICO Act.

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FBI Denies Delaware’s Background Check Request, Delaying Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Launch

The federal agency’s standard collides with Delaware Code, forcing the state’s cannabis regulators to work with lawmakers to draft new legislation.

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Planet 13 Grants 13.8 Million Restricted Stock Units

The cannabis company awarded the RSUs to officers, directors and employees.

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Verano Opens 6th Zen Leaf Dispensary in Connecticut, Targets UConn Students

The cannabis company’s new retail facility in Ashford is 6 miles from the University of Connecticut and offers a 20% student discount.

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