Case Studies
Medicare Explores CBD Coverage for Seniors
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ...
How to Make the Most of MJBizCon? Take Full Advantage of LinkedIn
LOS ANGELES- Each year, the global Cannabis industry converges on ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Hit $3B Mark at Steady Pace of Recreational Expansion
COLUMBUS – New York may command the spotlight in East Coast Cannabis discussions, with its market posting $1 billion in sales through August of this year alone, but Ohio's program has methodically built a formidable ...
GTI Launches $50M Share Buyback Program
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries announced that its board has approved a program to repurchase up to $50 million of its subordinate voting shares over the next year. The initiative, set to begin on September ...
Chinese Gangs Exploit Farm Bill Loophole, Fueling Illicit Cannabis Spread Across the States
LOS ANGELES – Chinese criminal syndicates have seized on a flaw in the 2018 Farm Bill to flood American markets with illegal high-THC Cannabis disguised as legal hemp, creating a shadow economy that rivals major ...
GTI Reports Q2 2025 Financial and Operational Results
CHICAGO & VANCOUVER – Green Thumb Industries Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis market, national Cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, and operator of RISE Dispensaries, reported its financial and operational results for ...
Trulieve Cannabis Corp Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis market, announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, ending June 30, showcasing resilience and strategic progress. The company ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q1 FY2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB), a leading Canadian Cannabis producer, announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing robust growth in its medical Cannabis ...
AYR Wellness Exits Massachusetts in Broad Financial Restructuring
LOS ANGELES – AYR Wellness, a Miami-based multi-state Cannabis operator, is pulling out of Massachusetts as part of a bold restructuring to tackle its financial challenges. The company will close its 90,000-square-foot Milford cultivation facility, ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Hit $3B Mark at Steady Pace of Recreational Expansion
COLUMBUS – New York may command the spotlight in East Coast Cannabis discussions, with its market posting $1 billion in sales through August of this year alone, but Ohio's program has methodically built a formidable ...
GTI Launches $50M Share Buyback Program
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries announced that its board has approved a program to repurchase up to $50 million of its subordinate voting shares over the next year. The initiative, set to begin on September ...
Chinese Gangs Exploit Farm Bill Loophole, Fueling Illicit Cannabis Spread Across the States
LOS ANGELES – Chinese criminal syndicates have seized on a flaw in the 2018 Farm Bill to flood American markets with illegal high-THC Cannabis disguised as legal hemp, creating a shadow economy that rivals major ...
TerrAscend Boosts Equity and Debenture Offering to $20 Million, Accelerating Expansion Plans
LOS ANGELES-- North American cannabis multistate operator, TerrAscend, has announced an increase in its previously announced equity and debenture offering from $15 million to $20 million. According to a news release issued on Monday, the ...
Cannabis Industry Faces Legal Challenge as Anti-Cannabis Activists File Lawsuit in New York
NEW YORK-- A coalition comprising anti-marijuana activists and nonprofits has recently taken legal action against the state of New York, aiming to reinstate cannabis prohibition and roll back the legalization law enacted in 2021. The ...
Los Angeles Law Enforcement Prioritizes Magic Mushroom Seizure Over More Dangerous Substances
Los Angeles-In a recent display of law enforcement priorities, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has made headlines for the confiscation of a substantial quantity of magic mushrooms. This seizure comes amid growing concerns about ...
California’s Leading Cannabis Distributor HERBL Faces Spectacular Collapse, Leaving Brands Unpaid
Los Angeles-In a stunning turn of events, HERBL, California's largest cannabis distributor, has collapsed, leaving a trail of unpaid brands and an uncertain future for the state's thriving cannabis industry. The sudden demise of HERBL, ...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Psychedelic Research, Paving the Way for Future Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a groundbreaking step in the field of psychedelic research by releasing a draft guidance document aimed at providing recommendations to researchers exploring the potential ...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Announces Plans to Pardon Convictions Related to Psychedelics
DENVER - In a groundbreaking move, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado (D) unveiled his intention to issue pardons for all criminal convictions in the state pertaining to psychedelic drugs. The announcement came during his speech ...
Minnesota Embraces Cannabis Legalization, Paving the Way for Lucrative Business Ventures
MINNEAPOLIS - In a significant development, Minnesota has joined the ranks of adult-use cannabis states, creating a promising landscape for potential business opportunities. After months of legislative deliberation, the state became the 23rd in the ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Declining Revenue
TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading player in the Canadian cannabis industry, announced steep losses exceeding C$3 billion in its recent financial report. Despite a 14% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter ending ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Declining Revenue
TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading player in the Canadian cannabis industry, announced steep losses exceeding C$3 billion in its recent financial report. Despite a 14% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter ending ...
TerrAscend Receives Conditional Approval for TSX Listing, Announces Private Placements in Strategic Move for Cannabis Industry Expansion
TerrAscend Corp., a cannabis operator in North America, has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), according to an announcement made by the company on Wednesday. This development, ...
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program Falls Short of Tax Revenue Targets, Report Reveals
NEW YORK-- New York's nascent adult-use cannabis program has faced significant challenges in meeting its projected tax revenue targets, according to a recent report released by the Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis ...
Minnesota Craft Brewers Embrace New Cannabis Law, Expanding Opportunities for Low-Dose THC Beverages
LOS ANGELES-- Minnesota's craft brewing industry is abuzz with excitement following the enactment of a new cannabis law in the state. Industry leaders actively sought further regulations regarding THC-infused beverages and expressed their satisfaction with ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Awards $4.145 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Regulated Cannabis Retail
LOS ANGELES-- In an effort to bolster access to licensed retail cannabis, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced on Tuesday that it has granted a total of $4.145 million to 18 municipalities across ...
Canada House Cannabis Group Announces Restatement of Financial Statements to Rectify Accounting Errors
LOS ANGELES-- Canada House Cannabis Group Inc. announced today the filing of a restatement of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended January 31, 2023, and 2022. The restatement, referred to ...
Acreage Holdings Optimizes Board of Directors as it Prepares for Acquisition by Canopy USA
LOS ANGELES-- Acreage Holdings, a New York-based cannabis multistate operator, has taken steps to streamline its board of directors in preparation for its impending acquisition by Canopy USA, the American subsidiary of Canadian producer Canopy ...
Nevada Enacts Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Expanding Possession Limits and Easing Industry Restrictions
NEVADA-- In a significant development for the cannabis industry, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed an omnibus cannabis bill into law last week. The new legislation, which was sponsored by state Senator Dallas Harris, ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Grants $4.145 Million to Expand Access to Licensed Retail Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced the allocation of $4.145 million in grants to 18 municipalities aimed at enhancing access to licensed retail cannabis. Among the recipients, 14 jurisdictions ...
State-Level Tax Relief Provides Boost to U.S. Cannabis Industry Amidst Federal Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES-- In a much-needed respite for the U.S. cannabis industry, a growing number of states—20 in total—have passed legislation to exempt businesses from the burdensome Section 280E of the federal tax code. This move ...
TerrAscend Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, Expanding Maryland Footprint
LOS ANGELES-TerrAscend Corp. North American cannabis operator, announced today that it has obtained regulatory approval from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) for its planned acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, a well-established medical dispensary in Maryland. ...
Cannabis Legalization in the United States: A Look at Recent Developments and Future Prospects
LOS ANGELES-- Last fall, President Joe Biden made headlines when he issued pardons for federal offenders charged and convicted of cannabis possession. However, despite this gesture, cannabis still remains federally illegal, classified as a Schedule ...
Ascend Wellness Plans to Raise $7 Million in Private Placement Offering
LOS ANGELES --Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. has announced its intention to raise $7 million through a private placement offering. The New York-based MSO plans to sell 9,859,155 shares of Class A common ...
Australian Study Reveals Increase in Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions for Psychiatric Disorders
LOS ANGELES-- Recent study conducted by the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney has shed light on the growing utilization of medicinal cannabis (MC) prescriptions for the treatment of psychiatric disorders ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Awards Business Licenses, Paving the Way for Patient Access
LOS ANGELES-- Alabama has achieved a significant milestone in its medical cannabis journey as the state's medical cannabis program moves forward with the awarding of business licenses. Limited access to medicinal cannabis had been permitted ...
Body and Mind Inc. Divests Michigan Dispensary, Shifts Focus to Illinois and New Jersey Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES-- Body and Mind Inc has successfully obtained all required regulatory approvals to divest its Muskegon, Michigan, dispensary, the company announced on Friday. The transaction, originally outlined in a stock purchase agreement on April ...
Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. Increases Stake in US Distribution Joint Venture, Humble & Fume Provides Additional Information on Private Placement
Humble & Fume Inc. a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has announced that Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. has made an additional investment of US$1.99 million in HC Solutions Holdings Inc. ...
