Case Studies
Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit ...
London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, ...
New Hampshire Governor Maintains Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu continues to oppose the legalization of recreational cannabis, even as the state's House of Representatives advances related legislation. In February 2025, the House passed House Bill 360, which ...
Gold Flora Corporation Files for Voluntary Receivership
COSTA MESA, Calif. , March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Gold Flora Corporation ("Gold Flora" or the "Company") (Cboe Canada: GRAM) (OTCQB: GRAM), a cannabis company with subsidiaries operating across California, today announced that it filed for a voluntary receivership pursuant under ...
Federal Cannabis Trafficking Cases Reach Record Low
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Sentencing Commission's 2024 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics reveals a continued decline in federal cannabis trafficking cases. In 2024, fewer than 500 individuals were charged, marking a significant decrease from nearly ...
Minnesota’s Cannabis Office Initiates Grant Program for Communities Affected by Prohibition
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced the CanRenew Community Restoration Grants, a program designed to support communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis prohibition policies. In 2025, the program will allocate ...
The Future of Cannabis Under Trump’s 2025 Administration: A Tough Road Ahead?
WASHINGTON, D.C.–As the new Trump administration takes shape in 2025, the future of cannabis policy in the United States remains uncertain. While President Trump has occasionally expressed support for a state's rights approach to cannabis ...
Missouri Expunges More than 140,000 Cannabis Cases
ST LOUIS- Missouri courts have expunged more than 140,000 cannabis-related cases since voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2022 to legalize recreational cannabis. However, the total number of expungements is unlikely to grow significantly beyond ...
New Mexico House Bill 331 Proposes Mandatory Labor Peace Agreements for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- New Mexico House Bill 331 was introduced, proposing that cannabis establishments with ten or more employees be required to enter into, maintain, and adhere to labor peace agreements with bona fide labor organizations. ...
New Hampshire Governor Maintains Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu continues to oppose the legalization of recreational cannabis, even as the state's House of Representatives advances related legislation. In February 2025, the House passed House Bill 360, which ...
Gold Flora Corporation Files for Voluntary Receivership
COSTA MESA, Calif. , March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Gold Flora Corporation ("Gold Flora" or the "Company") (Cboe Canada: GRAM) (OTCQB: GRAM), a cannabis company with subsidiaries operating across California, today announced that it filed for a voluntary receivership pursuant under ...
Federal Cannabis Trafficking Cases Reach Record Low
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Sentencing Commission's 2024 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics reveals a continued decline in federal cannabis trafficking cases. In 2024, fewer than 500 individuals were charged, marking a significant decrease from nearly ...