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		<title>Trulieve Files $23.8 Million Lawsuit Against Harvest of Ohio</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Litigious Landscape The cannabis industry continues to generate waves in legal circles, and the latest ripple comes from a lawsuit filed by Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. against Harvest of Ohio and its affiliate, Harvest Grows. The claim, lodged in Franklin County Common Pleas Court last week, seeks to recoup an outstanding $23.8 million, alleged [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/trulieve-files-23-8-million-lawsuit-against-harvest-of-ohio/">Trulieve Files $23.8 Million Lawsuit Against Harvest of Ohio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>The Litigious Landscape</h3>
<p>The cannabis industry continues to generate waves in legal circles, and the latest ripple comes from a <a href="https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/medical-marijuana-company-files-238-million-lawsuit-against-harvest-of-ohio-for-unpaid-loans-interest/LWQKXHK44RHEFNNVWM5J44EMTU/">lawsuit</a> filed by Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. against Harvest of Ohio and its affiliate, Harvest Grows. The claim, lodged in Franklin County Common Pleas Court last week, seeks to recoup an outstanding $23.8 million, alleged to consist of unpaid loans, operating expenses, licensing fees, and rent needed for the Harvest locations to launch operations.</p>
<h3>Subheading: The Debt Breakdown</h3>
<p>According to Trulieve, the massive debt involves capital expenses, cash funding, payroll, and more than $4 million in accrued interest. Harvest of Ohio, managing dispensaries across Beavercreek, Columbus, and Athens, also controls Harvest Grows, a medical marijuana cultivation facility located near Ironton.</p>
<h3>Trulieve&#8217;s Acquisition and Aftermath</h3>
<p>The roots of this dispute trace back to several agreements struck between Harvest Health and Recreation Inc., and Ohio Harvest companies, back in 2020. These contracts were sanctioned by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the Ohio Department of Commerce, both overseeing the state’s medical marijuana program. Trulieve, having acquired Harvest Health and Recreation Inc. in 2021, continued providing financial assistance to the Ohio Harvest entities.</p>
<h3>Unsettled Scores</h3>
<p>Nicole Yelland, the executive director of communications for Trulieve, mentions over a dozen repayment deadline extensions offered to the Harvest companies. The 15th extension deadline, set to expire this month, brings to light Harvest&#8217;s alleged lack of negotiation in good faith and intentions to repay the near $25 million debt.</p>
<h3>Harvest&#8217;s Response</h3>
<p>Harvest of Ohio, led by <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/ariane-kirkpatrick-has-licenses-to-cultivate-dispense-and-sell-cannabis-in-ohio/">Ariane Kirkpatrick</a>, asserts that its initial collaboration with Harvest Health &amp; Recreation (HHR), presently owned by Trulieve, was based on a shared commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The licenses obtained from the State of Ohio hinged on this principle. However, the Harvest companies accuse HHR and Trulieve of undermining these values, attempting to wrest control of the businesses.</p>
<p>Harvest of Ohio&#8217;s grievances also encompass HHR’s alleged overcharging of expenses, inappropriate charges, and hindrance in the companies&#8217; recapitalization efforts, including debt repayment. The recent litigation proceedings initiated by Trulieve seemingly halt ongoing negotiations intended to restructure their contractual relationships.</p>
<h3>The Impending Court Battle</h3>
<p>While the industry observes with bated breath, the impending court battle between Trulieve and Harvest promises to reveal more details. As things stand, it&#8217;s a war of words, with allegations and denials flaring up across the board. The outcome may prove to be a defining moment in the budding legal framework encompassing the booming cannabis industry.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/trulieve-files-23-8-million-lawsuit-against-harvest-of-ohio/">Trulieve Files $23.8 Million Lawsuit Against Harvest of Ohio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>US Cannabis Council Appoints Khadijah Tribble as CEO to Lead Cannabis Reform and Equity Efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 23:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The US Cannabis Council (USCC) has appointed Khadijah Tribble, a leading figure in the cannabis reform movement and expert on equity and inclusion, as its CEO. Tribble will be taking over from Steven Hawkins, who led USCC since its founding in February 2021. In this article, we’ll dive into Khadijah Tribble’s background, her vision for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/us-cannabis-council-appoints-khadijah-tribble-as-ceo-to-lead-cannabis-reform-and-equity-efforts/">US Cannabis Council Appoints Khadijah Tribble as CEO to Lead Cannabis Reform and Equity Efforts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The US Cannabis Council (USCC) has appointed Khadijah Tribble, a leading figure in the cannabis reform movement and expert on equity and inclusion, as its CEO. Tribble will be taking over from Steven Hawkins, who led USCC since its founding in February 2021. In this article, we’ll dive into Khadijah Tribble’s background, her vision for the cannabis industry, and her role in leading USCC’s efforts to advance cannabis reform and equity.</p>
<h5>Khadijah Tribble’s Background:</h5>
<p>Khadijah Tribble serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at USCC member company Curaleaf, a role she will continue in during her interim term as CEO. She previously founded Marijuana Matters, a cannabis education and advocacy incubator, and served as CEO of the Marijuana Policy Trust, which helps develop and run DEI programs in the cannabis industry. Tribble holds a master&#8217;s degree from Harvard University&#8217;s John F. Kennedy School of Government.</p>
<h5>Tribble’s Vision for the Cannabis Industry:</h5>
<p>&#8220;The US Cannabis Council unites my deep commitment to cannabis legalization with my passion for addressing the harms of prohibition,&#8221; said Tribble. &#8220;My priority is advancing meaningful cannabis reforms through Congress this year that will provide the foundation for achieving our ultimate goal of federal descheduling while fostering an equitable and inclusive legal cannabis industry.&#8221;</p>
<h5>USCC’s Efforts to Advance Cannabis Reform and Equity:</h5>
<p>Since launching last year, USCC has established itself as the leading voice for cannabis reform in Washington, DC. The organization has brought cannabis industry CEOs to meet with lawmakers in Congress, partnered with the sponsors of leading cannabis bills to advance reform and launched a campaign to advance passage of the SAFE Banking Act. Earlier this year, USCC launched its DEI Task Force with leaders in law, business and civil rights and partnered with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to create an internship program for Black college students and recent graduates at leading cannabis companies and organizations.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/us-cannabis-council-appoints-khadijah-tribble-as-ceo-to-lead-cannabis-reform-and-equity-efforts/">US Cannabis Council Appoints Khadijah Tribble as CEO to Lead Cannabis Reform and Equity Efforts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Story of Virgil Grant: A Trailblazer for Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The cannabis industry has a troubled history, especially with respect to the negative impact it has had on Black and Brown communities. However, there are individuals like Virgil Grant who are working tirelessly to promote social equity in the industry. Grant is a well-known figure in the industry, the owner and operator of California Cannabis [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/the-story-of-virgil-grant-a-trailblazer-for-social-equity-in-the-cannabis-industry/">The Story of Virgil Grant: A Trailblazer for Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The cannabis industry has a troubled history, especially with respect to the negative impact it has had on Black and Brown communities. However, there are individuals like Virgil Grant who are working tirelessly to promote social equity in the industry.</p>
<p>Grant is a well-known figure in the industry, the owner and operator of California Cannabis West Coast, a chain of dispensaries located in Los Angeles. He is also a founding member of Greater Los Angeles Caregivers Alliance (GLACA) and co-founder of Southern California Coalition and California Minority Alliance. These groups have been instrumental in pushing for legalization and social equity in LA&#8217;s cannabis industry.</p>
<h5>Early Years</h5>
<p>Before the legalization of cannabis, Grant was distributing cannabis throughout the housing projects in Watts, East LA, West LA, and Crenshaw. He was highly regarded for the quality of his products and soon found himself connecting with famous rappers like Eazy-E, Coolio, MC Eiht, and DJ Quik.</p>
<p>In 2004, Grant transitioned from the legacy cannabis market to the medical cannabis market, opening The Holistic Caregivers in Compton. He became a founding member of GLACA, which was one of the first organizations to focus on the safe access of retail for medical cannabis.</p>
<p>In 2008, federal agents raided Grant&#8217;s successful businesses, which landed him in federal prison for six years. After his release in 2014, he began working with advocacy groups like GLACA, the LA Cannabis Task Force, Cultivators Alliance, Delivery Alliance, and Manufacturers Alliance.</p>
<h5>Measure M</h5>
<p>Grant saw that these groups needed a single unified voice, and he became that voice, using his reputation, network, and connections with the City Council. His goal was to create a legal framework for cannabis taxation, enforcement, and regulation in the city of Los Angeles. This led to the birth of Measure M, which added the legal framework needed to get the city of Los Angeles&#8217; cannabis industry up and running.</p>
<p>Measure M helped repeal the controversial Proposition D, which placed a 135-dispensary limit on the number of cannabis businesses that could operate in LA and blocked many previously-legal dispensaries from gaining licensing. From Measure M, the Los Angeles Social Equity Program was created, a three-tier program designed to provide licensing priority to people residing in zip codes that have been most affected by the failed War on Drugs.</p>
<h5>Social Equity in Cannabis</h5>
<p>Grant has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Black and Brown people in the industry, pushing for social equity at every turn. While social equity programs are gaining traction in many cities across the United States, Grant has been a vocal critic of their shortcomings, which have failed to provide adequate support for Black and Brown cannabis entrepreneurs.</p>
<p>Grant&#8217;s story is a reminder of the importance of equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry. It highlights the need for pioneers like Grant, who have dedicated their lives to fighting for justice and equality in the industry. To create a more just and equitable cannabis industry, we need to continue to support the work of activists and advocates like Virgil Grant. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable industry that benefits everyone.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/the-story-of-virgil-grant-a-trailblazer-for-social-equity-in-the-cannabis-industry/">The Story of Virgil Grant: A Trailblazer for Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p>
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