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Federal judge pauses Jersey City cannabis license expiration
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A federal judge in New Jersey granted emergency relief to The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. on Friday, temporarily blocking the expiration of its Jersey City dispensary license after the city withdrew local support.
Michael Verderosa CPA expands cannabis accounting push for U.S. operators
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Michael Verderosa CPA, P.C. is spotlighting specialized accounting, tax and advisory services for cannabis businesses facing complex state rules and federal tax constraints.
Cannabis dispensary sues New Jersey regulator over labor pact rules
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The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. filed a federal lawsuit in New Jersey challenging the state’s cannabis labor peace agreement rules, saying they conflict with federal labor law and the Constitution.
Lillie&Lee launches THC-free CBD isolate for dogs ahead of federal hemp rule
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Lillie&Lee has introduced a THC-free CBD isolate for dogs weeks before a stricter federal hemp standard takes effect on Nov. 12, 2026. The launch aims to give pet owners a product that fits the coming rules while maintaining the calm and comfort…
Hemp brands may need to start packaging runs weeks before the December THC cap
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Black Unicorn Hub says hemp brands that must repackage products for the new federal THC cap may have to act weeks before the 11 December 2026 deadline.
SOMAÍ launches Soma OG medical cannabis flower in Switzerland
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SOMAÍ has introduced its Soma OG medical cannabis flower brand in Switzerland through distribution partner Dascoli Pharma AG. The launch adds three indoor-grown cultivars to the Swiss market and extends the company’s regulated medical cannabis…
The Cannabis Co. plans anniversary giveback event in Las Vegas Arts District
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The Cannabis Co. will mark its first year in business with a daylong Canniversary Giveback event on Oct. 17 at its Las Vegas Arts District shop.
Gynsyng tops South Jersey cannabis consumer survey
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Gynsyng, a Merchantville cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge, earned the top Overall Experience rating among qualifying Camden County dispensaries and the top Consumption Lounge Experience rating among qualifying South Jersey lounges in a…
Residents sue San Diego County over cannabis equity plan
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A San Diego County group has sued over the county’s newly adopted Socially Equitable Cannabis Program, arguing the environmental review under CEQA failed to protect water, schools, agriculture and rural communities.
MITA launches monthly Brand Migration Series for cannabis market expansion
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MITA has started a monthly video roundtable designed to connect cannabis brands and manufacturers across fragmented state and international markets.
TruMo Analytics launches Missouri cannabis testing lab in Strafford
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TruMo Analytics has opened a cannabis testing laboratory in Strafford, Missouri, aimed at licensed operators across the state.
Emerald Intel adds verified cannabis data to AI agents
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Emerald Intel said it has added verified cannabis and hemp market intelligence to compatible AI agents, including Claude and ChatGPT, to give users better context for research, compliance and sales workflows.
Lawn Control Center expands into Greater Cincinnati
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Lawn Control Center has expanded lawn care and pest control service across the northern Cincinnati suburbs, including West Chester, from its Cincinnati office.
Litix Legal plans free Phoenix networking event for Arizona businesses
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Litix Legal will host a free “A Lawyer Walks Into a Bar” event Sept. 29 at Linger Longer Lounge in Phoenix, giving Arizona entrepreneurs, business owners and community members a casual way to meet attorney Ryan Hurley and ask general legal…
Federal hemp rules could wipe out Sisters of the Valley’s CBD line
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Sisters of the Valley says new federal hemp rules set for Dec. 11 could make every CBD product it sells noncompliant, forcing a shift toward licensed cannabis partnerships.
Trump commutes sentences for two cannabis defendants backed by reform groups
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The Weldon Project and the US Cannabis Roundtable said President Donald Trump granted full commutations to Jerry Haymon IV and Kevin Harden on September 9, 2026. The cases highlight the widening gap between federal cannabis penalties and state…
Cannabis operators urged to plan for the next wave of HVAC codes
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DRM CEO Nic Bucholz says cannabis cultivators making major facility investments in 2026 need to design for coming changes in energy, HVAC, dehumidification and safety codes, not just today’s rules.
Caitlin DeWolff recognized for cannabis retail leadership
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Influential Women is spotlighting Tap Root Station General Manager Caitlin DeWolff for nearly a decade of cannabis retail experience and a focus on customer education.
eHACCP.org to launch IHA-accredited HACCP course for cannabis growers
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eHACCP.org plans to release an 18-hour, online HACCP course for cannabis growers and processors in December 2026. The program is designed to help cultivation licensees meet food-safety plan requirements and includes more than 250 templates, human…
Farmers Choice Dispensary wins New Paltz cannabis award
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Farmers Choice Dispensary, which runs farm-stand-style cannabis shops in New Paltz and Fishkill, has been named Cannabis Dispensary of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute.
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