News & Insights

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

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Market Analysis

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California Cannabis Greenhouse Expansion: A $150 Million Bet on Scale in the High Desert

Nature’s Miracle plans a $150 million greenhouse in California City. Here is how its scale compares to Glass House and what it means for the California flower market.

Market Analysis

Zack Figg

2 days ago4 min read

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Cannabis Vape Sales Overtake Flower in California

Cannabis vape sales have overtaken flower in California for the first time. The shift highlights durable consumer demand and growing M&A focus on manufacturing.

Cannabis M&A

Zack Figg

Feb 54 min read

Vacant cannabis commercial property after eviction illustrating how landlords can lose value even after winning an unlawful detainer.

When Cannabis Deals Go Wrong, Part 3: Winning the Eviction and Still Losing the Asset in Cannabis Real Estate

Winning an eviction does not guarantee success in cannabis real estate. Many landlords regain possession only to face vacancy, unpaid rent, and stranded licenses.

Cannabis Policy & Regulation

Zack Figg

Jan 295 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

Jan 274 min read

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Lease Restructuring After an Unlawful Detainer: When Staying Makes Sense

Most operators assume an unlawful detainer means eviction. In cannabis real estate, many leases survive through restructuring. Here’s when renegotiation works, and why some UDs end in better deals.

Cannabis Real Estate

Zack Figg

Jan 244 min read