We've covered every angle on the legalized marijuana industry. Here's a look at how it's unfolded.
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Jumping Hurdles: Credit Unions' Role in the Legal Marijuana Industry: It's time to collaborate on finding an operational solution for cannabis banking.
Credit Unions: The Perfect Charter for Cannabis Banking: The credit union and legalized cannabis movements share a common bond.
Pot Credit Union Issues Ignite Chatter: Readers sound off on The Fourth Corner Credit Union's fight to serve legal marijuana businesses.
Serving the Marijuana Industry: Poll: Share your thoughts on whether credit unions should serve the marijuana industry.
Pot Credit Union's Operation Plans Take a Hit: TFCCU CEO Deirdra O'Gorman says many have misunderstood her credit union's business plan.
Pot Credit Union Sues NCUA: TFCCU of Colorado can't open to serve marijuana businesses until it's granted a master account.
NASCUS Backs Marijuana Banking Bill: Supervisory association CEO supports clarifying the legality of providing financial services to pot sellers.
Marijuana Banking Bill Introduced: Five senators propose legislation that would protect financial institutions serving cannabis businesses.
Workers Fired Over Medical Marijuana Use: Employees' medical marijuana use is not protected under state law, Colorado Supreme Court says.
Cannabis Industry Raises Public Safety Concerns: NCUA Board Member McWatters says marijuana operations should join the financial services system.
Weed Industry Raises Public Safety Concerns: NCUA Board Member McWatters says marijuana operations should join the financial services system.
McWatters to Credit Unions: Engage With the NCUA: NCUA board member discusses regulation, the cannabis business and more with CU leaders in Denver.
Startup Offers Cashless Sales System for Legal Weed: System builds on a software platform originally built for check cashing firms.
Alaska Credit Unions Await Final Marijuana Laws: Alaska one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. What it means for banking.
Credit Unions Score 'Joint' Biz Accounts: Washington credit unions serve the state's legal recreational marijuana industry.
Managing Marijuana Business Risk: Credit unions must understand their appetite for risk and take precautions serving state legal marijuana businesses.
Credit Unions Score Joint Business Accounts: Washington credit unions serve the state's legal recreational marijuana industry.
Credit Union Gets Charter to Serve Marijuana Industry: Colorado regulator approves charter for Fourth Corner CU, set to open Jan. 1.
Harder Stuff: Credit Union Moves From Beer to Marijuana: Times have changed for the $195M O Bee Credit Union of Olympia, Wash., originally chartered to serve brewery employees.
Washington Credit Unions Eye Commercial RE: Credit unions grow their business lending portfolios in a recovering economy, and despite the MBL cap.
Credit Unions Forced to Close Marijuana Accounts: Examiners and impossible due diligence requirements blamed for closure of state-legal marijuana business accounts.
Marijuana Use Not Covered Under ADA : Employers are not required to allow marijuana use, but underlying medical conditions must be accommodated.
Congress Catches a New Buzz on Marijuana Guidance : The House defeats an anti-marijuana amendment and passes one that supports legal drug businesses.
Colorado Pot Co-ops Signed Into Law: New law says marijuana financial cooperatives can not call themselves credit unions.
SEC Cracks Down on Bogus Marijuana Firms: Announcement comes as two credit unions begin offering services to marijuana businesses.
Washington Credit Unions Move to Serve Pot Business: Two credit unions develop legal marijuana business accounts, but with significant restrictions.
Rachel Pross Dives into Opportunities : Women to Watch: If they don't serve the legalized marijuana industry, are credit unions creating a black market for financial services?
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