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What’s changing in cannabis law: our editors’ articles, and announcements straight from regulators, courts, governments and companies.
NEVADA COUNTY– On October 8, 2026, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of operations conducted in August and September targeting illegal cannabis operations.
Beard Bros and BRITISH CANNABIS™ have announced a commercial collaboration focused on developing and expanding cannabinoid products across the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.
California cannabis regulators last week shut down a massive licensed cultivation operation connected to the still-unexplained death of a worker after allegedly discovering “adulterated” product and pesticide violations,…
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the state’s regulated cannabis market has generated nearly $8.4 billion in tax revenue since 2018, supporting programs including childcare, youth substance abuse prevention,…
What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation strengthening California’s protections for young people by banning cannabis advertising and labels that are attractive to children.
Most dispensary operators find out their surveillance system is non-compliant in one of two ways. An inspector points at a camera and asks why it does not cover the safe door.
SACRAMENTO – California continues to strengthen every part of its strategy to combat the illicit drug marketplace. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state’s tax and fee department has seized more than $168 million in…
When obtaining a California cannabis licenses, operators had to decide whether to operate under an adult-use license, a medicinal license, or a combined A/M structure.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance that would lower the Cannabis Business Tax (CBT) rate for cannabis businesses operating in…
Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Jared Schwass has joined the firm as an attorney in our California office.
SAN DIEGO – The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act (FCA) against Laurie Holcomb, founder of multiple cannabis companies, alleging that she illegally obtained five pandemic-related loans from the…
Post last year’s raids i was pretty appalled by the way they publicly treated their staff in official comments.. but off to mammon we head
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $227 million in Proposition 64 grants to help local communities strengthen public safety, combat illicit cannabis activity, support youth prevention and public health programs,…
