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When Cannabis Deals Go Wrong: What to Expect from an Unlawful Detainer
Unlawful detainers are rising in cannabis real estate. Here’s what operators should expect when eviction notices arrive.
Zack Figg
Jan 224 min read


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.
Zack Figg
Jan 194 min read


U.S. Cannabis Sales Are Hitting Records
Cannabis sales are breaking records nationwide. New York, Missouri, Massachusetts, and emerging markets are driving demand and reshaping the industry.
Zack Figg
Jan 174 min read


Cannabis Brand Acquisitions Signal a New Era for Cannabis M&A Under Schedule III
Cannabis M&A under Schedule III is accelerating as strategic buyers acquire cannabis brands with durable equity, IP, and consumer trust.
Zack Figg
Jan 134 min read


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.
Zack Figg
Jan 104 min read


Cannabis M&A Is Heating Up: Recent Deals Signal a Turning Point
How Mid-Market Acquisitions Point to Broader Consolidation Ahead For much of the past several years, cannabis mergers and acquisitions have felt frozen in place. Capital markets were cautious, valuations faltered, and many buyers sat on the sidelines. But that appears to be changing. A series of recent deals — from strategic infrastructure buys to brand consolidations — suggests that cannabis M&A activity is beginning to heat up. While none of these deals are traditional “blo
Zack Figg
Jan 84 min read


San Diego Cannabis Taxes Hurting Dispensaries
San Diego raised cannabis taxes expecting higher revenue. Instead, collections fell. The reason lies in price sensitivity, substitution, and black-market competition.
Zack Figg
Jan 64 min read


Trump Cannabis Rescheduling: What a Schedule III Executive Order Would Really Change
Reports suggest Trump may move cannabis to Schedule III by executive order. We examine the history, politics, and why reform still falls short.

Pac Garden Assets
Dec 13, 20257 min read


Dispensary Valuation California: How to Determine the True Market Value of Your Cannabis Business
Dispensary valuation isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s about understanding how your sales, operations, real estate, and balance sheet influence buyer behavior. In California’s tightening cannabis market, knowing your dispensary’s true worth can mean the difference between an underpriced sale and a premium exit.

Pac Garden Assets
Oct 17, 20257 min read


How Fed Rate Cuts Impact Cannabis and Real Estate Investors
The Federal Reserve’s rate cuts are reshaping the cost of capital across the economy. For cannabis operators, real estate investors, and REITs, easing brings both opportunities and risks. Learn how this cycle could reset valuations, unlock growth, and create new momentum in emerging industries.

Pac Garden Assets
Aug 25, 20256 min read
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