M&A Watch: Curaleaf sweetens its bid for Aurora Cannabis, raising cash and share components and the cap price as it moves to acquire the Canadian company. Tax & Policy: U.S. officials say marijuana tax guidance tied to federal rescheduling will be a priority in the next year, with 280E implications front and center. Industry Finance: Vireo Growth secures $60M in real estate financing for cannabis cultivation and production facilities in New York and Florida. Regulation & Compliance: New Mexico Senate Democrats name Sen. Linda Trujillo as majority leader, with adult-use cannabis program experience cited as relevant amid affordability focus. Legal System: A court in India orders strict action against lawyers who casually defy court orders, underscoring enforcement pressure across the legal world. Public Safety & Crime: Virginia State Police report a weekly haul of 33 pounds of marijuana plus cocaine and fentanyl, while South Carolina’s Operation Summer Heat 2.0 tallies major arrests and seizures. Consumer Safety: A cybersecurity roundup warns about common scams, including recovery scams targeting people who already got duped. Local Ballot Impact: Massachusetts voters face Question 8, which would repeal retail recreational marijuana legalization while keeping limited possession and the medical program.