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Stiiizy draft deal would stiff social equity partner: Lawyers
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Alex Halperin
May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022
A draft of a deal between Shryne Group, parent of popular vape brand Stiiizy, and a social equity partner would give the partner negligible control over the business, and little chance to share in its profits, according to four lawyers...
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Michigan biz plans lawsuit as tax hike looms
LANSING, Mich. -- Prominent figures in Michigan cannabis say to expect a lawsuit if the state imposes a tax hike the struggling industry characterizes as an existential threat. The state senate is expected to vote this week on House Bill 4951,...
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california
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 Control (DCC) argues that its use of Metrc's compliance software fulfills its legal obligations. The document and supplemental material don't address whether the agency's...
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 top legislative priority for the year. The bill, AB 564, which could pass the upper chamber as soon as this morning, would repeal the...
california
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 Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) alleged failure to stop diversion from California’s licensed supply chain.Accompanied by more than 1,000 pages of exhibits, including depositions...
