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 Policy

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California Illicit Cannabis Seizures 2025: Is the Tide Turning Against the Black Market?

California reports $609M in illicit cannabis seized in 2025 and $1.2B since 2022. If enforcement holds, the regulated market may finally get a fair fight.

Cannabis Policy

Zack Figg

22 hours ago5 min read

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Schedule III Is Already Reshaping Cannabis Expansion and M&A

Schedule III is already influencing how cannabis companies think about expansion, research, and consolidation. Early strategic positioning by public operators may have lasting implications for cannabis M&A.

Cannabis Policy

Zack Figg

5 days ago4 min read

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Cannabis, MLK Day, and Civil Rights: Correcting a Historic Injustice

Cannabis prohibition has deep civil rights roots. MLK Day is a moment to reflect on why Schedule III is a meaningful correction.

Cannabis Policy

Zack Figg

Jan 194 min read

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Cannabis Research Enters a New Era After Federal Rescheduling

Federal cannabis rescheduling and new UCLA research funding mark a turning point for science, policy, and the future of cannabis.

Cannabis Policy

Zack Figg

Jan 104 min read

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California Cannabis Banking Reform: A Blueprint for Financial Stability and Sustainable Growth

California Cannabis Banking Reform offers a pragmatic path to stabilize the state’s cannabis economy. Pac Garden Assets outlines a state-backed model for real estate lending, business credit, and modern merchant services that can expand access to capital, grow excise-tax receipts, and increase deposits—driving financial resilience and sustainable growth across California.

Cannabis Policy

Pac Garden Assets

Oct 11, 20258 min read