News & Insights

Here you'll find the latest news and industry insights from PacGarden including case studies and legal updates.

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Cannabis Business Opportunities

Cannabis Industry Consolidation: Who Builds It and Who Gets Built Out?

The cannabis industry is shifting from speculation to execution. Discover why buyers increasingly prefer operating businesses and built infrastructure.

Cannabis M&A

Jun 174 min read

Diverse cannabis industry executives networking and discussing investment opportunities at a modern conference, with market growth presentations and the Chicago skyline in the background.

Cannabis Capital Conference 2026: The Three Trends Shaping Cannabis Growth, M&A, and Investment

Three major themes emerged from Cannabis Capital Conference 2026: returning capital, hemp beverages, and California’s strategic advantage.

Industry News & Updates

Jun 164 min read

Modern Southern California cannabis distribution facility at golden hour, with logistics trucks, warehouse infrastructure, coastal transportation corridor, and warm California sunshine conveying growth, commerce, and industry expansion.

Interstate Cannabis Commerce California: Could Schedule III Turn California Into America's Cannabis Export Hub?

Could California become America's cannabis export hub? Explore how interstate commerce may reshape distribution, real estate, and cannabis M&A.

Cannabis Real Estate

Jun 124 min read

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World Cup Cannabis Tourism California: Is the World’s Biggest Sporting Event About to Meet the World’s Most Famous Cannabis Market?

The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to California. Could cannabis businesses, retailers, and investors benefit from a surge in tourism?

Cannabis Real Estate

Jun 94 min read

Split-screen image showing two contrasting scenes. On the left, Donald Trump stands at a golf club podium with a large white plate stamped “$1 Million” in front of him. On the right, a serious VA doctor examines documents and a package marked with a cannabis leaf, while veterans sit behind her, appearing frustrated.

Federal Cannabis Reform 2025: Retreat in Washington

Federal cannabis reform appears to be retreating, with House Republicans pushing Section 607 to block rescheduling efforts and Trump signaling only lip service at high-dollar fundraisers. Meanwhile, veterans and patients are left waiting as U.S. growers watch Canadian imports take the stage.

Legal & Regulatory Insights

Sep 17, 20256 min read