Case Studies
Circle K Tests Hemp THC Waters in Texas
DALLAS – Circle K has begun stocking shelves with hemp-derived ...
Florida Takes Action to Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Lawsuit Ends Delay
TALLAHASSEE – Florida election officials cleared a procedural roadblock for ...
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Sector Shows Steady Expansion
LOS ANGELES – Prohibition Partners’ report indicates that Europe's medical Cannabis market could hit approximately €1.4 billion this year, driven by demand in key countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. Analysts point to a ...
California Lawmakers Back Pause on Recent Cannabis Tax Hike
LOS ANGELES – The California Senate approved Assembly Bill 564, a measure that would roll back a recent jump in the state's Cannabis excise tax for five years, sending it back to the Assembly for ...
Schwazze Nears Debt Restructuring Echoing Ayr Wellness Strategy
DENVER – Schwazze approaches a debt restructuring that closely follows the path set by Ayr Wellness, as financial strains push more companies in the sector toward creditor-driven asset reallocations. Ayr Wellness Inc., a Miami-headquartered MSO, ...
Golden Gate Park Celebrates Grateful Dead’s Timeless Legacy at 60th Anniversary Show
SAN FRANCISCO – This weekend, August 1-3, Dead & Company will take the stage at Golden Gate Park’s Polo Fields for a monumental three-night concert series commemorating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. The event, expected ...
Analysis: The Quiet Revolution in U.S. Cannabis: Efficiency Is the New Growth Engine
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Ayr Wellness Faces Drastic Restructuring as Noteholders Take Control
LOS ANGELES – Ayr Wellness Inc., a prominent player in the U.S. Cannabis industry, is set to undergo a seismic restructuring that could mark the end of the company as it exists today. On July ...
Verano Reimagines Cannabis Retail with Bodega-Style Store in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based multistate Cannabis operator, introduced a novel retail concept with its "bodega-style" dispensary at the Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek location. This innovative store offers a new take on the ...
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Sector Shows Steady Expansion
LOS ANGELES – Prohibition Partners’ report indicates that Europe's medical Cannabis market could hit approximately €1.4 billion this year, driven by demand in key countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. Analysts point to a ...
California Lawmakers Back Pause on Recent Cannabis Tax Hike
LOS ANGELES – The California Senate approved Assembly Bill 564, a measure that would roll back a recent jump in the state's Cannabis excise tax for five years, sending it back to the Assembly for ...
Schwazze Nears Debt Restructuring Echoing Ayr Wellness Strategy
DENVER – Schwazze approaches a debt restructuring that closely follows the path set by Ayr Wellness, as financial strains push more companies in the sector toward creditor-driven asset reallocations. Ayr Wellness Inc., a Miami-headquartered MSO, ...
Oklahoma Cannabis Industry Successfully Navigates Contentious Legislative Session
OKLAHOMA-- Despite concerns over a potential crackdown on Oklahoma's medical cannabis market following the failure of a recreational marijuana legalization ballot question in March, the state's cannabis industry has managed to avoid a disastrous outcome ...
New US Senate Hearings: Why is The SAFE Banking Act Important?
LOS ANGELES--The Safe Banking Act, a bill that would provide a safe haven for banks and financial institutions that work with legal cannabis businesses, is under discussion in Congress. If passed, the Act would allow ...
RIV Capital Provides Regulatory and Operational Update on New York’s Revised Cannabis Regulations
NEW YORK -- RIV Capital Inc, an acquisition and investment firm focused on developing a leading multistate platform with a robust portfolio of brands in strategic U.S. markets, has shared a regulatory and operational update ...
Uncomfortably High: Many Cannabis Labels Found Inflating THC Levels
LOS ANGELES--Legal cannabis products sold in the United States are required by law to report their THC potency, or the percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol by dry weight, on the packaging. However, concerns have been raised about ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Announces Pricing of Public Offering to Raise $4 Million for Expansion and Acquisitions
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., a company specializing in plant-based and sustainable lifestyle brands, has announced the pricing of its public offering, which aims to raise approximately US$4 million. The offering consists of 12,121,212 common shares ...
New York Unveils Revised Cannabis Regulations, Opening Doors to Recreational Market and Consumption Sites
NEW YORK New York's highly anticipated revised cannabis industry regulations were released on Wednesday by the Office of Cannabis Management, sparking excitement among stakeholders who promptly began analyzing the document for significant changes. The new ...
Rainbow Realty Group and Co-Lenders Close Senior Mortgage for High-End California Cannabis Cultivator Property
Rainbow Realty Group II, LLC has announced the closing of a senior mortgage secured by a state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation property in Santa Ana, California. The senior mortgage was issued in collaboration with Sweet Leaf Madison ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Appoints John Hartmann as CEO, Prepares for Next Growth Phase
LOS ANGELES-- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator dedicated to improving lives through cannabis, has announced the appointment of John Hartmann as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 15th. As ...
Surging Global Medical Cannabis Market Fueled by Growing Awareness and Legalization Trends, Forecast to 2030
The global medical cannabis market has witnessed remarkable growth, with its valuation reaching USD $9,882.21 million in 2022, and is anticipated to soar to USD $53,886.43 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23.61%. Cannabis, ...
Washington State Boosts Diversity in Cannabis Industry with Social Equity Licensing Initiative
WASHINGTON-- In a progressive move to foster diversity within Washington's cannabis sector, Governor Jay Inslee approved a law amendment on Monday, enabling the state's Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to assign 46 forfeited or unutilized ...
Cannabis Operators Suffer Under Heavy Tax Burden, According to Impact Analysis by Whitney Economics
LOS ANGELES-- Cannabis operators are facing a significant hurdle in the form of federal tax provision 280E, which penalizes traffickers of Schedule I or II drugs by disallowing the deduction of "ordinary and necessary" business ...
Fizzy THC Launches Dissolvable Cannabis Tablets for Infusing Beverages
Fizzy THC, a provider of innovative cannabis products, has announced the launch of its flagship product, the Fizzy THC Dissolvable Beverage Tablets. The tablets allow cannabis consumers to infuse their favorite beverages with low doses ...
Curaleaf Holdings Announces Executive Management Participation in Investor Conferences
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a global provider of cannabis consumer products, announced on Thursday that members of its executive management team will be participating in two investor community conferences in May 2023. On May ...
Green Thumb Industries Workers Win 50% Wage Increase After 13-Day Strike
LOS ANGELES-- Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has finally put an end to a 13-day-long strike by workers at two of its Illinois facilities, Rise Cannabis shops in Joliet and Niles. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters ...
Florida Lawmakers Pass Hemp Regulation Bill Without THC Caps
TALLAHASSEE--Florida lawmakers have passed a revised bill, SB 1676, that introduces child safety regulations and curbs attractive marketing of hemp products to individuals under 21 years. The bill mandates penalties for “mislabeling” or designing packaging ...
Weizmann Institute Scientists Make Revolutionary Discovery in Cannabinoid Biosynthesis
TEL AVIV-- In a groundbreaking study published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Plants, Weizmann Institute scientists have uncovered a new way to produce cannabinoids using the Helichrysum umbraculigerum plant. Led by Dr. Shirley (Paula) ...
Florida Passes Hemp Regulations With Zero THC Caps, Heads to DeSantis’ Desk
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a major win for hemp farmers and CBD product manufacturers, the Florida Senate has passed a bill that eliminates THC caps on hemp. The legislation, which was approved on Monday, will ...
Florida Hemp Bill Passes With No Limits on THC Levels
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a major win for hemp farmers and CBD product manufacturers, the Florida Senate has passed a bill that eliminates THC caps on hemp. The legislation, which was approved on Monday, will ...
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Establishes State-Run Testing Lab
LOS ANGELES-- The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is taking steps to build trust in the state's cannabis industry by establishing a new state-run testing lab. The agency hopes that the lab will enable it ...
Terrapin Care Station Abandons New York Production Facility Plans Due to Delayed Market Launch
LOS ANGELES-- Colorado-based cannabis company Terrapin Care Station has decided to abandon its plans for a production facility in the town of Auburn, New York. The decision was reportedly made due to delays in the ...
Union Vows to Fight to Ensure Pay Increases Made Permanent
JOLIET, Ill.– A 13-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike led by Teamsters Local 777 members at two Rise Cannabis dispensaries in Joliet, Ill. and one in Niles, Ill. has forced the parent company, Green Thumb ...
Survey: Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis to Combat Sleep Disorders
SYDNEY, Australia-–Cannabis is increasingly being consumed by patients to treat sleep-related issues, particularly insomnia, according to survey data published in the journal Nature and Science of Sleep. Researchers affiliated with the University of Sydney surveyed ...
More Studies Link Cannabis Use to Greater Levels of Exercise
LOS ANGELES-As more states legalize cannabis, research continues to shed light on the various ways people are incorporating the plant into their daily routines. A recent study found that cannabis is increasingly being used to ...
California’s Garden Society Announces Two-Fold Partnership with Kiva Confections and Kiva Sales and Service
LOS ANGELES-- California-based women-owned cannabis company, Garden Society, has recently announced a two-fold partnership with Kiva Confections and Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), a leader in the cannabis industry. In a bid to expand their ...
Willow Industries Launches Willow Scientific, a New Microbial Consulting Service Suite for the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- Willow Industries, a company specializing in cannabis kill-step and decontamination technology, has announced the launch of Willow Scientific, a new tiered suite of microbial consulting services designed to address and solve contamination at ...
