Jackie Bryant

The strength of California’s illicit cannabis market has been a significant thorn in the side of legal operators, who pay high licensing fees and taxes in order to stay legit. They’re hoping a civil lawsuit and bolstered criminal enforcement can turn the tide.

The pandemic and a legal battle have slowed down the organizing effort at one of SoCal’s largest, wealthiest and most influential tribal casinos, but it could have major implications for other tribal casinos and workers. The casino has hired a well-known consulting firm to persuade workers to keep the union at bay.