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Vireo Growth Acquires Planet 13 in Strategic All-Stock Merger

Vireo Growth to acquire Planet 13 in an all-stock merger at a 16.6% VWAP premium. Read the full breakdown of deal terms, approvals, and MSO growth.

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As federal reform nears, patent trolls are targeting successful cannabis brands with costly lawsuits. Learn how these IP threats work and how operators adapt.
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How Patent Trolls Target Commercial Cannabis

More than 300 Ascend Wellness workers in Illinois have ratified their first Teamsters contract, ending one of the largest strikes in the US cannabis industry.
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Largest Cannabis Industry Strike Ends at Illinois Cultivation Facility
Four US cannabis media outlets have launched the Green Press Collective, a press release network to support independent journalism and industry communication.
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U.S. Cannabis Media Outlets Launch Green Press Collective
Thailand’s new cannabis policies were designed to curb recreational sales, but dispensaries continue to report steady business as enforcement remains uneven.
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Thailand’s Cannabis Clampdown Falls Flat
Nevada’s cannabis lounge industry is still searching for a sustainable business model. Here’s why growth has fallen short of expectations.
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Is Nevada’s Cannabis Lounge Experiment Struggling?

Behind dispensaries’ pre-rolls lies an overseas hand-rolled supply chain. Learn more about the opportunities, ethics, and challenges of automating paper cones.
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Can Automation Disrupt the Hand-Rolled Pre-Roll Market?

The latest Vangst Jobs Report reveals the first decline in U.S. cannabis employment since legalization. Here’s what the numbers really mean for the industry.
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The Cannabis Hiring Party Just Hit Pause. Now What?
Trulieve became the first U.S. plant-touching cannabis operator to list on the NYSE. Read more on how restructuring and policy changes made it possible.
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Trulieve Lands on Wall Street