News & Updates
Welcome to our blog, where we blend expert analysis and informed commentary to bring you critical updates and in-depth insights into the cannabis industry. Our content is carefully curated across two main categories—Newsletter Archives and Legislative Updates—to ensure you have a well-rounded perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape.
California cannabis licensees should treat the Department of Cannabis Control’s 2026 track-and-trace proposal as an important planning signal, not as a final statement of enforceable
Federal rescheduling effective April 28, 2026, creates an important but limited pathway for certain state-licensed medical cannabis activity. It does not make every cannabis business
Beginning January 1, 2025, California launched a new licensing program for Cannabis Lounges (Cannabis Cafes) under Assembly Bill 1775. These venues may sell cannabis alongside
California’s cannabis excise tax increased to 19% as of July 1, 2025, adding pressure to both consumers and businesses. However, change may be on the
Know Your Rights During ICE Visits In today’s legal landscape, immigration enforcement has become an increasingly pressing issue. For many families and individuals, an unexpected
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Interested in submitting a product for the California Cannabis Awards? Submissions opened March 1 and will remain open until May 4 with expanded categories this
In today’s legal landscape, immigration enforcement has become an increasingly pressing issue. For many families and individuals, an unexpected visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs
Beginning March 1, 2025, every retailer, or microbusiness with listed retail activities, shall display this brochure, including printed copies, at the point of sale or
California’s minimum increase once again. Effective January 1, 2025, all employers, regardless of size, must pay their employees at least $16.50 per hour. Impact on
