Francine Shulman et al v. Todd Kaplan et al
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October 29, 2020
Cannabis Co. Beats Farmer's $200M RICO Suit
A California federal judge tossed a marijuana farmer's $200 million civil racketeering lawsuit Thursday, ruling that a business engaged in illegal conduct is unable to seek protection under federal law.
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September 10, 2020
Pot Farm Can't Bring RICO Suit Over Failed Biz, Investor Says
A cannabis investor and a dozen other defendants in a marijuana farmer's $200 million civil racketeering suit have urged a California federal court to toss the case, arguing that an illegal business can't seek protection under federal law.
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July 13, 2020
Arbitrator Won't Hear Pot Cultivation Deal Suit, Court Told
An arbitrator has found that a cannabis business waived its right to arbitrate a farmer's claims that it defrauded her in a cultivation deal, so the court should lift the stay on the case, the farmer has told a California federal judge.
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January 30, 2020
Fraud Claims Over Pot Cultivation Deal Sent To Arbitration
A farmer who says cannabis business Vertical Companies defrauded her in a cultivation deal saw her claims sent to arbitration, as a California federal judge said their agreement clearly says all disputes must be decided by an arbitrator.