WeedWeek

California

Newsbrief: Newsom approves crackdown on kid-friendly packaging

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill cracking down on cannabis packaging and labeling that…

Hemp

Newsbrief: House votes to delay hemp ban

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a government spending bill which includes a one month delay…

Employment & Workplace

Newsbrief: Feds make workplace safety recommendations

The CDC’s workplace safety unit is recommending that cannabis factories reduce worker exposure to airborne particulates…

MSO

Curaleaf fights ‘class’ status in tip theft suit

Leading MSO Curaleaf asked a federal judge to reject class action status for a 2022 lawsuit…

Newsbrief: San Diego Co. supes advance equity plan

San Diego County supervisors voted 3-2 to move forward with a controversial equity plan that has…

Insurance

Newsbrief: Insurer sues Cresco over litigation coverage

An insurer sued Cresco Labs arguing the large MSO’s policy does not cover proposed class action…

Hemp

Newsbrief: Joe Rogan warns hemp ban could turn Texas blue

Influential podcast host Joe Rogan warned (around the 45th minute) that a THC ban could lead…

Calif. to require testing for far more pesticides

New pesticide regulations are set to take effect in October. They will require lab testing for…

State Markets

Newsbrief: Mich. Republican seeks wholesale tax recall

Michigan state representative James DeSana (R) introduced a bill to repeal the state’s 24% wholesale tax,…

California

Newsbrief: Is Calif.’s market recovering?

California is still generally considered the world’s largest legal market, but sales have fallen significantly since…