Cannabis Compliance & Courts: A Michigan federal judge let cannabis investors keep securities-fraud claims alive, rejecting the idea that an illegal business shields fraud; separately, an SEC case hit a cannabis holding company and executives with $30M+ in penalties and injunctions, a sharp reminder that fundraising must stay squeaky-clean. Regulation & Youth Access: New York is tightening safeguards as youth cannabis exposure rises, while New York’s Office of Cannabis Management studies how to prevent underage use as legal sales expand. Industry Operations & Data: Ohio lawmakers are advancing a proposal for anonymous consumer surveys to help regulators and businesses understand who’s buying and why—an attempt to move beyond sales-only guesswork. Local Cannabis Politics: Osseo residents packed a town hall over a proposed municipal dispensary, questioning public input and warning about potential taxpayer risk. DEA/Banking Momentum: Cannabis finance coverage highlights the sector’s “tipping point” as DEA rescheduling hearings near and SAFE Banking efforts return. Enforcement & Public Safety: Montana reported big swings in drug seizures (cocaine and meth up, fentanyl down), and an Illinois state police operation seized small amounts of cannabis alongside other controlled substances.