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Illinois sees record pot sales, with boost from Lollapalooza
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois dispensaries sold a record $127.8 million in recreational marijuana in July, with a big boost coming from out-of-state fans who converged on Chicago for the Lollapalazoo music festival. The month’s sales were 10% higher than May’s…
Cannabis company sues Tennessee Titans’ Julio Jones, others
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones is facing allegations of illegally harvesting and selling millions of dollars of cannabis in California, according to court records. California-based cannabis company Genetixs filed the suit earlier this month against…
Tilray reports US$33.6M profit in Q4 as it merged with cannabis rival Aphria
Tilray Inc.’s share price surged 25 per cent Wednesday as investors rewarded the the cannabis company for a strong outlook and fundamentals. Tilray’s chief executive pointed to COVID-19 lockdowns for more than $100 million in revenue losses Wednesday, but the…
Seth Rogen’s cannabis company Houseplant and Canopy Growth announce partnership end
Actor Seth Rogen’s Houseplant cannabis company and Canopy Growth Corp. are breaking up. The pot businesses say in a release Wednesday that they have mutually agreed to end their relationship because the Canadian market has evolved substantially since the two…
Hemp having a moment as farmers try to grow niche crop into $1-billion industry
CALGARY – Not that long ago, Rod Lanier could count on an annual spring visit from the police. The southern Alberta farmer has been growing hemp for 12 years, and in the early days, the distinctive odour that wafts from…
Mississippi lawmakers work toward medical marijuana program
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two Mississippi lawmakers say they’re continuing to work on proposals to create a medical marijuana program, two months after the state Supreme Court invalidated one that voters had approved. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported that…
Cointreau maker sues Canopy Growth over Quatreau drinks with similar-sounding name
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Cointreau Corp. is suing Canopy Growth Corp. for trademark violations over the cannabis producer’s Quatreau line of sparking cannabidiol beverages. Cointreau, which is pronounced KWAN’troh, said in a complaint and jury demand filed in a New…
Public event set in West Virginia for medical cannabis registration
HARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia residents with serious medical conditions can register with the state at an upcoming public event for medical cannabis products. The state Office of Medical Cannabis will conduct the event next Monday at the Kanawha-Charleston Health…
Virginia looking for its first cannabis attorney
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — With recreational marijuana use recently legalized, Virginia's attorney general is seeking applicants interested in serving as the state's first cannabis attorney. The person hired for the position will serve as general counsel to the newly created…
Watertown says no to marijuana sales despite NY legalization
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in Watertown voted to keep retail marijuana shops from opening in the northern New York city. The city council opted Watertown out of New York's new marijuana legalization law after a marathon public hearing Monday…
Lawmakers approve rules for medical pot in South Dakota public schools
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Education succeeded Monday in its second attempt to get legislators to approve rules for allowing medical marijuana in public schools. The Board of Education struck language that would have made…
Kansas authorities find 56 pounds of marijuana in search
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities in south-central Kansas seized 89 marijuana plants and several bags of the drug during the recent search of a property northeast of El Dorado. The Butler County Sheriff's office said the 56 pounds of marijuana…
Arizona launches expungement process for marijuana offenses
PHOENIX (AP) — In August 2011, a police officer found a marijuana roach in Carlos Diaz’s car under the seat when he was pulled over for a broken headlight. Diaz said he was sober and passed a field sobriety test.…
CannTrust reorganization plan approved by Ontario court; several conditions remain
VAUGHAN, Ont. – CannTrust Holdings Inc. says its reorganization plan has been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The insolvent cannabis company said the restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act remains subject to conditions, including U.S. court…
Marijuana home delivery services launch in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Home-delivered marijuana has arrived in Massachusetts. At least two companies announced this week they have launched operations. Lantern, a sister company of the popular alcohol delivery service Drizly, says it's now serving the Boston area. Your Green…