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Vape consumers say distributors must face US antitrust claims

( April 1, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indirect purchasers of cannabis vapes opposed a motion to dismiss US antitrust claims against distributors Jupiter Research, 3Win and others. They argued that the court said allegations of the combination of cannabis processor Smoore’s market share and its exclusive agreements were enough to suggest rivals are blocked from competing at scale. “IPP echoes these factual contentions, alleging that Smoore’s dominant market position and interlocking exclusivity agreements deny rivals access to the necessary distribution network in California, driving up prices to IPPs,” they said.See attached....

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