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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

NOTE 21. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating Licenses

 

Although the possession, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis for medical-use and adult-use is permitted in the states in which we operate, cannabis is a Schedule-I controlled substance and its use and possession remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding cannabis would likely result in the Company’s inability to proceed with the Company's business plans. In addition, the Company’s assets, including real property, cash and cash equivalents, equipment, and other goods, could be subject to asset forfeiture because cannabis is still federally illegal.

 

Claims and Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of June 30, 2022, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. There are also no proceedings in which any of the Company’s directors, officers, or affiliates is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to the Company’s interest.

 

Contingencies

 

The Company records contingent liabilities with respect to litigation on various claims in which the Company believes a loss may be probable and the loss is estimable. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there was $13.1 million and $8.8 million included in contingent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to pending litigation, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $1.6 million and $2.3 million was included in contingent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for estimates related to various sales tax matters, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, the Company recorded $7.3 million in liabilities related to potential earn-outs on the Watkins acquisition, that were determined to be probable and estimable as of June 30, 2022, included in contingent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 there was $0.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of other contingencies recorded in contingent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Regulatory Compliance

 

The Company’s compliance with state and other rules and regulations may be reviewed by state and federal agencies. If the Company fails to comply with these regulations, the Company could be subject to loss of licenses, substantial fines or penalties, and other sanctions.