Over Two Dozen Medical Cannabis Growers in Pennsylvania Unionize
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The employees of a Pennsylvania medical marijuana company have signed a labor contract with their employer, making them the first cannabis workers in the state to unionize. The three-year agreement between employees and management of Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Solutions was recently ratified, making about 30 production and laboratory operations... Read more
Columbia Care Eyes Cannabis M&A Opportunities After Substantial Organic Growth as Valuations Become More Reasonable
FeaturedTrending Stories October 8, 2019 0
Exclusive Interview with Columbia Care Co-Founder, CEO, and Director Nicholas Vita Health and wellness-focused MSO Columbia Care (NEO: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) has built its business organically, using its vertically integrated model to build out its infrastructure and develop new products in a consistent fashion. Nicholas Vita, the company’s Co-Founder,... Read more
MedMen Replaces Its CFO and Terminates the PharmaCann Acquisition
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MedMen Announces Termination of Merger Agreement With PharmaCann and Management Changes MedMen and PharmaCann terminate business combination agreement In conjunction with the termination, MedMen will be compensated with retail and cultivation assets in Illinois and Virginia Termination opens up MedMen’s balance sheet to deepen presence in core retail markets... Read more
Aphria Inc. Statement Regarding Emblem Corp. Wholesale Cannabis Supply Agreement LEAMINGTON, ON, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX: APHA and NYSE: APHA) today issued the following statement in regards to Aleafia Health Inc.‘s (“Aleafia”) termination of the Company’s wholesale cannabis supply agreement (“Agreement”)... Read more
Aleafia Charges Aphria with Failure to Meet Cannabis Supply Agreement
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Aleafia Health Announces Termination of Supply Agreement with Aphria Inc. TORONTO, October 8, 2019 – Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF, OTC: ALEAF, FRA: ARAH) (“Aleafia Health” or the “Company”) announces that it has provided Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA, NYSE: APHA) (“Aphria”) with a formal notice of the termination, effective... Read more
Maine May Finally Have Legal Cannabis Retail by March 2020
FeaturedMaineTrending Stories October 7, 2019 0
Officials in Maine are projecting that cannabis will be on sale in stores by March 2020. A crucial piece of the state’s law has taken effect, which has enabled the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy to finalize the rules governing the sale of cannabis. The Associated Press reported that... Read more
Lawsuit Against Washington, D.C. Alleges Discrimination Against Cannabis Users
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In September, Washington D.C. mayor Murial Bowser brought an end to months of anxious waiting on the part of city workers who lawfully consume cannabis. The new mayoral order clarified that the use of cannabis for any reason cannot prevent a person from getting or maintaining a government job.... Read more
First HempWood Factory Opening In Murray, Kentucky Thanks To A New Startup
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A new hemp factory has opened that will specialize in producing a sustainably sourced wood substitute. HempWood, operated by a company called Fibonacci LLC, is the brainchild of owner Greg Wilson and his experience working with Chinese bamboo technology. His process purports to mimic the growth algorithm of oak... Read more
Melania Trump Joins Others in Urging E-Cig Companies to Stop Advertising to Teens
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First lady Melania Trump called on e-cigarette companies to stop advertising to teenagers on Monday while urging youth to avoid the perils of addiction. Appearing at a U.S. Drug Enforcement rally to kick off a drug abuse prevention awareness event, Trump said that young people should be warned about... Read more
Authorities Investigating “Dank” Cartridges As Possible Culprit In Vape-Related Illnesses
FeaturedTrending Stories October 5, 2019 0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a widely known vape cartridge in the marijuana economy, but it’s not a licensed brand. And it’s got the kind of market buzz no legitimate company would want. The vape cartridges that go by the catchy, one-syllable name “Dank” _ a slang word for... Read more