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San Francisco-based vape maker PAX sent a cease and desist letter to California distributors and retailers today, warning them that selling certain Stiiizy vape products exposed them to patent infringement claims.

Stiiizy has denied that third parties can be held liable.

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Litigious retailer Catalyst has filed another lawsuit against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) on top of the one it is already waging against the agency.

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Cannabis retail is entering a new phase.

In mature markets like California, tighter margins, weaker sales, and limited capital are forcing operators to shift from expansion mode to efficiency mode.

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Stiiizy sold customer data in violation of its privacy policies and California law, a proposed class action lawsuit alleges. Stiiizy is the state's best-selling vape brand and has about sixty stores statewide.

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Accounts receivable debt isn’t just a problem for unpaid vendors, it’s a major constraint on the industry’s growth. In our latest webinar, we spoke with two industry leaders about the scope of the problem and how rescheduling could help.

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A California cannabis CEO alleges he has had his Instagram accounts suspended multiple times since 2023 and was forced to pay more than $40,000 to employees to have them restored.

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A federal lawsuit filed against three big MSOs alleges the companies have made unsupported claims about cannabis' health benefits while selling products linked to schizophrenia, psychosis, heart disease and other conditions.

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An affiliate of insurance company Travelers is suing to decline coverage for a fatal 2023 explosion which investigators found was likely related to butane "honey oil" extraction. Four died in the blast and ensuing fire.

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New Webinar: NEXT THURSDAY!

WeedWeek Wonks: The Accounts Receivable Crisis. 5/14 at 1PM EST.

We'll discuss the scope of the accounts receivable problem. Joining us: Adam Stettner, founder of FundCanna, and Brett Gelfand, managing partner of CannaBIZ Collects.

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During the go-go years before the pandemic, major MSOs tried to establish beachheads in California’s massive market. None still has a significant presence here.

But recently, MSO Vireo Growth has quickly, and at a low cost, made itself into a California contender.

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California’s Department of Cannabis Control has proposed new, expanded rules governing pesticides in licensed cannabis products.

California currently requires testing for 66 pesticides, of which 21 are banned and the rest cannot be present above a certain threshold.

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