A federal appeals court left a limited cannabis rescheduling order in effect, Massachusetts crossed $10 billion in adult-use sales, and a new report quantified the hemp sector’s exposure to pending restrictions. Regulatory pressure also intensified around Fox’s Roku acquisition and Los Angeles wildfire insurance claims.
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Cannabis Takeover Fight Escalates
Aurora Cannabis and Curaleaf intensified their hostile takeover battle as federal regulators considered new cannabis research applications. In California, settlement talks over Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition stalled amid an escalating dispute with the state attorney general.
Cannabis M&A and Regulatory Risk
Aurora Cannabis escalated its defense against Curaleaf’s hostile bid, while New Mexico operators sought emergency relief from a statewide tracking-system transition. In Hollywood, California canceled mediation over Paramount’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
