Canada is considering a major reduction in cannabis reporting requirements, while Colorado regulators warn consumers about contaminated vape products sold statewide. In entertainment, Universal became the first studio to cross $5 billion at the 2026 global box office.
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Cannabis Capital Risks Rise as Paramount Deal Hits a Judicial Pause
Two cannabis lawsuits spotlight financing and data-security risks for licensed retailers, while a federal judge delays approval of the settlement intended to clear Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Cannabis Deal Fight Escalates as Streaming Prices Climb
Aurora Cannabis has taken its battle with Curaleaf to securities regulators, while a federal watchdog identified procedural gaps in U.S. drug scheduling. Disney, meanwhile, is using another round of Disney+ and Hulu price increases to push subscribers toward bundles.
Cannabis Regulatory Gaps, Green Thumb’s Buyback and a Hollywood Megadeal
California’s cannabis regulator is pressing for clearer federal guidance as Green Thumb commits more capital to share repurchases. In Hollywood, a multistate settlement removes a major obstacle to Paramount Skydance’s Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Florida Expands Cannabis Market as Licensing Fight Reaches Supreme Court
Florida awarded 22 medical cannabis licenses while a separate licensing dispute reached the U.S. Supreme Court. In Southern California, a federal judge restricted warrantless immigration arrests across the region.
Cannabis Enforcement Surges as Mexico Expands Personal-Use Rights
Oregon authorities dismantled a massive illicit cultivation network, while Mexico’s Supreme Court expanded the activities permitted under personal cannabis authorizations. In Los Angeles County, deputies increased patrols near former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu home after a reported trespassing incident.
Cannabis Contract Shock and Hollywood’s Merger Standoff
A federal appeals court erased a $31.8 million cannabis verdict, Ohio activated detailed product rules, and Paramount’s contested Warner Bros. acquisition moved toward court-ordered settlement talks.
Cannabis Tax Revenue Rises as California Retail Expands
Federal data show cannabis excise tax collections reaching a new high as a California retailer expands through social-equity ownership. In media, Jimmy Kimmel’s decision to move a political interview off ABC highlights the growing business consequences of broadcasters’ conflict with the FCC.
Cannabis Legal Risks Rise as Hollywood and Los Angeles Face New Tests
A cannabis trademark fight and a widening federal court split highlight the legal risks confronting an industry still divided by state borders. In Los Angeles, hazardous surf and rain arrive as Hollywood measures major changes at CBS News and celebrates a record-setting Emmy performance.
Cannabis Oversight Tightens as Safety and Licensing Risks Mount
Cannabis regulators confronted safety, testing and market-access questions in Ohio, Arizona and Rhode Island, while Los Angeles faced new Olympics displacement concerns. In the arts, a dispute over Taiwan prompted Chinese participants to withdraw from a major Asian biennale.
