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BREAKING: Metrc “concealed” acquisition from state partners: Lawsuit
Regulatory software provider Metrc may have breached its agreements with state governments by attempting to "conceal" information about an acquisition, a whistleblower alleges. In a text message, Metrc CEO Michael Johnson told the plaintiff to take down a social media Read More...
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Federal Court Dismisses All Claims Against Flavorade Founder Nick Coburn “With Prejudice”

Flavorade Extracts celebrates a major legal victory as a Federal Court dismisses all claims brought by Greenmount LLC (dba Cold Fire Extracts)Key Takeaways (TLDR)TLDR provided byCourt dismisses all claims against Nick Coburn, founder of Flavorade Extracts, giving him a legal...
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BREAKING: Metrc “concealed” acquisition from state partners: Lawsuit

Regulatory software provider Metrc may have breached its agreements with state governments by attempting to "conceal" information about an acquisition, a whistleblower alleges. In a text message, Metrc CEO Michael Johnson told the plaintiff to take down a social media...
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BREAKING: Calif. DCC and Metrc “conspired” to allow diversion: Lawsuit

California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) engaged in a “conspiracy” with a software provider so the agency could collect taxes on illegal, interstate cannabis sales, a whistleblower lawsuit alleges.The suit, filed in Oregon federal court this month, alleges regulatory software...
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Calif. operators unite to oppose tax hike

California’s struggling operators have put their differences aside to oppose an imminent tax hike. An open letter signed by several industry groups and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) says the hike, set to kick in July 1, “will...
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How to Use Audio Advertising for Cannabis Businesses

Learn how an audio campaign can elevate your brandCannabis businesses have to navigate a uniquely challenging marketing landscape. Even though legalization gains traction across the US, businesses still face advertising restrictions across many digital platforms, including giants like Google, Facebook,...
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Calif. DCC ignored “rampant” diversion, staffer alleged in 2021

In November 2021, a resigning Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) staffer alleged the agency overlooked product diversion and other illegal activity on an “egregious and overwhelming” scale. "Compliance leadership is fully aware of rampant unfair competition within the legal market...
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The Environmental & Consumer Compliance Organization (ECCO) Announces First Cohort of Certified Members and Names Jennifer Lujan as Exec Director

ECCO announces the results of its first audit of CA cannabis products, with several prominent brands earning certification. Dangerous contaminants, including Category 1 pesticides, were found in one product out of the nine non-member products tested. ECCO also welcomes Jennifer...
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SCOOP: Calif. DCC hired pesticide testing help after LA Times story

Weeks after a June LA Times/WeedWeek investigation into pesticide-contaminated vapes prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom(D) to express "complete confidence" in the state’s top cannabis regulator, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) hired another state agency to teach it how to test...
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EXCLUSIVE: Catalyst maintains disputed tax stance

Long Beach-based Catalyst Cannabis, one of California's largest retailers, continues to use an excise tax policy rejected by California's tax authorities. The company is currently suing the state to vindicate its approach.Catalyst's interpretation enables it to lower retail costs for...
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BREAKING: Catalyst sues Trulieve over tax dispute

Catalyst Cannabis, one of California's largest retail chains, sued Florida-based Trulieve, alleging the leading MSO "stole" a $305,000 federal tax refund to which Catalyst was entitled. The suit revolves around Trulieve's undisclosed interpretation of industry-hated tax rule 280E, which it...

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