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Gavin Newsom

Newsbrief: Newsom’s MED bill veto sparks anger

As California’s cannabis industry staggers under numerous challenges, MED bill AB 1332’s supporters described it as…

Hemp

NewsBrief: Calif.’s other new hemp law

California’s new hemp law, AB 8, which requires intoxicating hemp products to be regulated like licensed…

Non Profit

NewsBrief: MPP makes case for non-profit advocacy

In an open letter to the cannabis industry, the new head of non-profit Marijuana Policy Project…

Investing & Capital

Who will back Pelorus’s $1B “roll up”?

Orange County-based lender Pelorus recently announced a $1B fund to place equity investments in cannabis companies….

Michigan

Michigan biz plans lawsuit as tax hike looms

LANSING, Mich. — Prominent figures in Michigan cannabis say to expect a lawsuit if the state…

California

BREAKING: Weedmaps “knowingly and intentionally” accepts illegal Calif. ads: Lawsuit

A Los Angeles delivery service sued Weedmaps’ parent company alleging the site, known as the Yelp…

Crime & Law Enforcement

China supports vast network of illegal U.S. pot farms: Law enforcement

Chinese organized crime, with support from the Chinese government, is behind a nationwide network of U.S….

Regulation & Compliance

Calif. DCC defends data analysis ahead of trial

As a five-year legal battle over diversion approaches trial, a brief from California’s Department of Cannabis…

California

Calif. lawmakers poised to pass tax cut

The California State Senate appears poised to pass the tax cut that has been the industry’s…

Regulation & Compliance

SCOOP: “Exceedingly ineffective,” Catalyst slams DCC before diversion trial

A new court filing from SoCal-based retailer Catalyst provides extensive new technical details on the California…