The Daily Hit: July 1, 2024

News from: Massachusetts, Verano Holdings, IRS, Irwin Naturals, South Dakota, and more.

The Daily Hit is a recap of the top financial news stories for Monday, July 1, 2024.

On the Site

Federal court dismisses Massachusetts legalization suit, but appeal already planned

Attorneys in the case expected to move onto appeals, regardless of who came out ahead at this stage.

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IRS reaffirms that cannabis companies still subject to 280E

The agency called out “taxpayers filing amended returns” and noted that they are “not entitled to a refund.”

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East West Bank sues Irwin Naturals, Klee Irwin for defaulting on $40 million loan

The bank accused Klee Irwin of diverting money away from the business for personal expenses.

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Judge denies injunction in South Dakota hemp ban case

The state effectively banned gummies, vape pens, and smokable hemp containing such compounds.

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Workers at Illinois Cresco Labs facility vote to dump union

Workers got better raises and company benefits after decertifying the union.

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In Other News

Goodness Growth Holdings

Goodness Growth Holdings (CSE: GDNS) (OTCQX: GDNSF) changed its name to Vireo Growth, effective June 15. The company expects to begin trading as Vireo Growth on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol VREO and on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol VREOF on or about July 8.

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CBD of Denver

CBD of Denver (OTC Pink: CBDD) reported revenue for June is estimated to be approximately $300,000.

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LiveWire Ergogenics

LiveWire Ergogenics (OTC: LVVV), a company focused on acquiring, leasing, licensing, and managing special-purpose real estate properties, acquired a minority equity position in Verde Partners Inc., a Nevada-based investment firm and owner of one of the largest cannabis cultivation campuses in Coachella, California.

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