WeedWeek

New York

N.Y. AG backs equity operator’s suit against Southampton

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is backing a social equity operator in his lawsuit…

Oklahoma

Newsbrief: Okla. authorities say state market is major diverter

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) says the state’s licensed market is a major diverter of…

Stiiizy

SCOOP: Estranged Stiiizy partner seeks receiver as trial looms

An estranged partner of leading California operator Stiiizy has asked a judge to appoint a receiver…

Federal

Newsbrief: Trump’s rescheduling order splits GOP

A report in Politico highlights ongoing opposition among Republican lawmakers to President Donald Trump’s December order…

Litigation

Mike Tyson, Ric Flair sue IP execs for $50M

Mike Tyson and Ric flair sued IP execs who managed their cannabis licensing rights, alleging a…

MSO

Newsbrief: Vireo buying Eaze in $47M stock deal

Minnesota-based Vireo Growth said it would acquire fellow MSO Eaze for $47M in stock. The deal…

Debt

Accounts receivable crisis is widespread: Credit bureau

Fewer than half of cannabis invoices are up to date on their payments, according to a…

Investing & Capital

Newsbrief: Pot stocks show subdued response to rescheduling order

While much of the industry cheered President Trump’s executive order to expedite rescheduling, the ETF MSOS…

Metrc

SCOOP: N.Y., Metrc sued over QR code mandate

An upstate New York processor is suing the state and leading compliance software vendor Metrc over…

Hemp

Newsbrief: Sen. Rand Paul visits Cornbread hemp

As a gesture of support, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky) visited Cornbread Hemp, which says it is…