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vertosa

BREAKING: Ingredient maker Vertosa’s hemp products are cannabis derived: Lawsuit alleges

A federal lawsuit alleges Vertosa, a supplier of THC-infusions used by drinks and edibles brands, has…

Social Equity

Newsbrief: Santa Monica assesses equity program

Santa Monica’s city council planned to discuss proposed updates to its social equity licensing framework. Set…

Vapes & Consumer Tech

Newsbrief: Calif. lawmakers to weigh disposable vape ban

A California Assembly committee is set to vote tomorrow on a bill to ban disposable (“all…

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…