Companies in the budding cannabis sector may be surprised to learn that their distribution, wholesale, and retail partners are subject to antitrust laws. However, two recent cases, Redbud Roots Inc. v. Shenzhen Smoore Technology Co. and MJ’s Market Inc. v. Jushi Holdings Inc. illustrate the antitrust risks associated with distribution agreements, pricing policies, and exclusionary conduct in the cannabis industry. Robin Crauthers offers an overview of the cases and what companies can learn from them in this article for Law360.
8.8.2025