Federal cannabis policy moved on two fronts as the DEA targeted medical marijuana registrations across multiple states and 16 governors renewed pressure for banking reform. In Los Angeles, police arrested the driver in the deadly North Hollywood Metro station crash on suspicion of DUI and murder.
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Cannabis M&A Heats Up as DEA Maps the Next Federal Framework
Curaleaf cleared a key hurdle in its pursuit of Aurora Cannabis, while the DEA signaled that separate production limits are coming for Schedule III marijuana. In Los Angeles, authorities are investigating a deadly crash outside the North Hollywood Metro station.
Federal Cannabis Registrations Mark a Business Turning Point
Federal regulators issued the first wave of registrations to more than 900 medical cannabis dispensaries, while Alabama’s emerging market prepared to add stores and Los Angeles’ Lakers ownership deal moved closer to completion.
DEA Narrows Cannabis Fight as Skydance Draws Musk Capital
A DEA judge rejected an attempt to reopen the marijuana rescheduling hearing, while federal prosecutors charged a senior Virginia lawmaker in an alleged cannabis distribution enterprise. In media finance, Elon Musk reportedly invested roughly $1 billion in the newly enlarged Skydance.
DEA Rejects New Delay as Cannabis Consolidation Accelerates
Federal marijuana rescheduling reached another procedural turning point, Vireo Growth expanded its Florida infrastructure, and new data showed Los Angeles filming remains well below historical levels.
Cannabis Firms Report $2.8 Billion in Disputed Tax Exposure
Cannabis operators are carrying billions in uncertain tax liabilities as federal regulators debate the next step in marijuana rescheduling. Los Angeles, meanwhile, is imposing new criminal exposure on cannabis retailers that sell nitrous oxide.
Cannabis Operators Confront Federal Uncertainty and Financial Pressure
State regulators are pressing the DEA for clearer rescheduling guidance, Los Angeles has postponed tax-related licensing restrictions, and Trulieve has paid down $65 million in mortgage debt.
DEA Opens Cannabis Registration as Medicare Hemp Fight Escalates
Federal cannabis policy moved deeper into implementation as the DEA opened specialized registration channels for medical marijuana businesses and opponents escalated a challenge to a Medicare hemp initiative. In Hollywood, Paramount completed its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, formally creating Skydance.
Federal Cannabis Review Stalls as Rove Goes Global and California Tightens AI Rules
A procedural stay adds uncertainty to federal cannabis reform, a California-born vape brand enters Canada, and new state laws establish workplace safeguards for artificial intelligence.
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.
