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Four New Mexico medical cannabis brands are accusing the state of adopting “arbitrary and capricious” rules, some of which appear to be copy-pasted from other states including a testing requirement for mycotoxins which have never been found in New Mexico-grown cannabis.

New research by Israeli firms Eybna and CannaSoul Analytics suggests that a combination of CBD and terpenes might be effective against the deadly cytokine storms that are symptomatic of COVID-19.

CW Nevada has received a $1.25 million fine from the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board following multiple alleged violations, including selling untested and unregistered cannabis products.

Anti-cannabis activists in Arizona are suing to prevent the state’s voter initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis from appearing on the November ballot, arguing that the petition summary didn’t give voters the full picture.

Federal investigators with the FBI and DEA have partnered with Maine State Police to investigate two companies operating in the cannabis space.

While felony cannabis arrests have dropped in California since legalization took effect, the troubling trend of enforcement being prioritized against minority communities has continued.

The FDA has opened public comments for new preliminary guidance from the agency for cannabis pharmaceutical research.

With the opening of a new congressional year, Colombia’s opposition party has introduced legislation to decriminalize cocaine and regulate the drug’s production.

A proposal from the California Assembly would levy civil fines up to $30,000 per day to anyone who provides building space, advertising platforms, and other services to unlicensed cannabis operators.

The ACLU has uncovered data showing that Latinx people in Maricopa County, Arizona receive on average harsher punishments for simple cannabis possession than Black or white people.

Plans for a cannabis-friendly campground in Michigan have been shut down by officials as a safety threat because the proposed space currently lacks “sanitary or potable water facilities.”

New research from the University of California, Irvine has determined that cannabis is a safe and potentially effective treatment for the chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease.

The USDA has officially approved Minnesota’s hemp cultivation program; the final regulations are unchanged from the state’s 2016 pilot program.

Full-spectrum hemp oil brand Synchronicity has become the first CBD company to land a partnership with the United Soccer League.

Jamaican officials have unveiled new medical cannabis control standards that are aimed at positioning local businesses for success in the global cannabis market.

Recent industry analysis shows that merger and acquisition deals in the cannabis space have fallen 80 percent amid the pandemic.

Australia’s National Drug Strategy Household Survey found that just 3.9 percent of Australians who used medical cannabis last year obtained it legally via a prescription.

California’s Long Beach City College has announced its first class focused on the cannabis industry: the eight-week course will cover cannabis cultivation, retail, history, and an overview of the state’s seed-to-sale system.

Argentina officials are moving forward with a planned overhaul of the country’s medical cannabis system; the new rules would provide free options for medical cannabis patients and allow anyone who registers with the government to grow for personal use.

iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. has announced a recapitalization plan that would leave shareholders either 2.75 percent of the company or nothing.

Massachusetts regulators have issued $800k in fines to three companies for improper pesticide use and other regulatory infractions.

A recent investigation from the Routledge Handbook of Interdisciplinary Cannabis Research exposes the harsh reality of indoor cannabis cultivation’s negative environmental impact.

Mike Tyson’s the Ranch Companies has announced a partnership with Smart Cups to manufacture printed, water-soluble cannabinoid products; consumers will be able to add their own liquid to create unique beverage infusions.

Illinois is dedicating $31 million in cannabis taxes to a new grant program aimed at small businesses and non-profits in disadvantaged communities.