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Technology

Newsbrief: Calif. AI tool assesses packaging for appeal to kids

California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has released a new AI tool designed to help manufacturers…

rescheduling

Newsbrief: Calif. regulators adopt emergency regs for rescheduling

California’s Department of Cannabis Control adopted several emergency regulations to accommodate federal MED rescheduling. With MED…

Medical Marijuana

Newsbrief: Few seniors discuss cannabis use with doctors, study

Fewer than one in five seniors who use cannabis discussed it with their doctors according to…

Sustainability

Newsbrief: NorCal Cannabis requires less water than other uses, study

Cannabis cultivation accounts for less water usage in Northern California watersheds than residential use or non-cannabis…

Vapes & Consumer Tech

EXCLUSIVE: PAX warns retailers on Stiiizy vapes

San Francisco-based vape maker PAX sent a cease and desist letter to California distributors and retailers…

Federal

Newsbrief: States ‘frustrated’ by lack of rescheduling guidance, report

Cannabis regulators and officials in several states expressed impatience with the Trump administration over its lack…

California

SCOOP: Catalyst sues Calif. tax agency, again

Litigious retailer Catalyst has filed another lawsuit against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration…

California

Newsbrief: Calif. regulator seeks dismissal of non-profits’ suit

The California Department of Cannabis Control and co-defendants have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit…

Federal

Newsbrief: A novel ‘lawyerly’ challenge to 280E

While a new court filing suggests the IRS isn’t willing to give up on taxes from…

280e & IRS

Newsbrief: IRS hits MSO TerrAscend with 280E clapback

The IRS wants MSO TerrAscend to return an $8.3M (plus interest) refund it received related to…