Roughly two dozen of 200 upcoming social equity marijuana retailers in Los Angeles got the greenlight from city regulators to apply for the required state permits, marking slow but steady progress in the municipality’s march toward industry expan…
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California cannabis agency creates uproar by revoking 300-plus business permits, then reinstates most
California’s top cannabis regulatory agency sent shockwaves through the state’s marijuana industry on Monday and Tuesday after it inexplicably revoked the licenses of more than 300 businesses. By Tuesday afternoon, the license suspensions appeared to h…
Tobacco giant sues California cannabis firm, alleging trademark violation
The owners of the Kool menthol cigarette brand filed a lawsuit that claims a California cannabis business has infringed upon its trademarked logo. According to Bloomberg Law, Kool owner ITG has sued Los Angeles-based Capna Intellectual, which does busi…
Cannabis basket-size data highlights differing consumer spending patterns across state markets
While U.S. cannabis markets might appear similar on the surface, each is driven by different consumer spending habits – and it is critical for marijuana manufacturers and retailers to understand these patterns as they develop and sell products fo…
Real estate brokers not liable over illegal L.A. marijuana shop, judge rules
A Los Angeles commercial real estate firm and two of its licensed brokers won’t be held accountable for an unlicensed marijuana retailer that operated at a location where the firm helped set up a lease, a district court judge ruled. The judgeR…
Marijuana vape market share down as manufacturers work to rebuild consumer confidence
The cannabis vapor pen market sector has lost market share and not grown as fast as the rest of the total marijuana market, despite vape companies redoubling efforts to ensure consumers of the safety of the products on the legal market.
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Violating California’s Prop 65 labeling rules can cost cannabis companies thousands in legal fees
California has a reputation for heavily regulating businesses, and the marijuana industry is no exception. As of Jan. 1, a mandate requires all marijuana products to be labeled with warnings about the health dangers of both marijuana smoke and THC. The…
Fresno, California, creates social equity fund for marijuana entrepreneurs
The Fresno City Council voted to establish an equity fund that would help financially assist disadvantaged marijuana business owners, the latest city among California municipalities that are trying to give a leg up in the industry to those hit hardest …
CA cannabis firm seeks US Supreme Court ruling on $1.3 million tax case
A California cannabis business is taking its fight over a $1.3 million tax bill to the U.S. Supreme Court after losing a lower-court ruling based on the company filing its challenge to the U.S. Tax Court one day late. Organic Cannabis Foundation, which…
Cannabis firm Weedmaps, California vape shop sued over fatal shooting
Online cannabis advertising platform Weedmaps and a Southern California vape shop have been targeted with a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court by a mother who claims both are to blame in the shooting death of her son. According to Law360.com, the la…