Case Studies
Cresco Labs Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. released its first-quarter results, showcasing ...
The ROI Investors Are Ignoring Within the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Industrial hemp has more ROI potential than the ...
The 2nd Annual Cannalaugh Kicks Off March 28 in Chicago
CHICAGO- CannaLaugh, a live event series combining nationally touring stand-up ...
The Bipartisan HEMP Act Targets Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived CBD
WASHINGTON – Representatives Morgan Griffith, a Republican from Virginia, and Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, introduced a bill on Friday to set the first national standards for hemp-derived CBD products, placing oversight with the ...
High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
Resurrected Ancient Cannabis Enzymes Pave the Way for Efficient Cannabinoid Production
LOS ANGELES – A team of biologists has brought back to life enzymes from Cannabis plants that roamed Earth millions of years ago, uncovering a blueprint for producing medicinal compounds more effectively than today's methods ...
AbbVie Reveals $900M Upfront Payment in Psychedelic Deal, Signaling Strong Bet on Bretisilocin
CHICAGO – AbbVie Inc. disclosed in a recent securities filing that it handed over $900 million in cash at the outset of its acquisition of bretisilocin, the experimental psychedelic compound acquired from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals aimed ...
Rubicon Organics Secures $4M Financing for Facility Upgrades
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. closed a $4 million credit package with Community Savings Credit Union to finance upgrades at its production sites. The deal breaks down into a $3 million term loan carrying ...
The Intoxicating Hemp Ban Is About to Become Law — and It’s a Pyrrhic Victory for Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- The federal government just erased a $20-billion industry under the guise of “closing a loophole.” But rather than protecting consumers, Washington has dealt a crippling blow to both hemp and legal Cannabis — ...
Senate Spending Package Eyes Hemp THC Crackdown as Shutdown Continues, Trump Backs Restrictions
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan spending package drafted to end the nation's longest government shutdown now includes a provision that would sharply curtail sales of hemp-derived THC products, garnering White House endorsement and fierce opposition from ...
The Bipartisan HEMP Act Targets Federal Rules for Hemp-Derived CBD
WASHINGTON – Representatives Morgan Griffith, a Republican from Virginia, and Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, introduced a bill on Friday to set the first national standards for hemp-derived CBD products, placing oversight with the ...
High Times Brings Back Cannabis Cup to New York
LOS ANGELES – Josh Kesselman, the entrepreneur behind RAW® Rolling Papers and recent steward of High Times magazine, has revived the storied Cannabis Cup competition in New York, setting it up to be the first ...
Resurrected Ancient Cannabis Enzymes Pave the Way for Efficient Cannabinoid Production
LOS ANGELES – A team of biologists has brought back to life enzymes from Cannabis plants that roamed Earth millions of years ago, uncovering a blueprint for producing medicinal compounds more effectively than today's methods ...
Red White & Bloom Brands Plans Share-Exchange Acquisition of Aleafia Health
LOS ANGELES-- Multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands (RWB) has announced its intention to acquire financially troubled Canadian cannabis operator Aleafia Health in a share-exchange agreement. The proposed deal comes shortly after Aleafia announced ...
Cannabis Capital Raises Experience Multiyear Low as Investment Focus Shifts
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry is witnessing a decline in capital raises, reaching a multiyear low despite ongoing challenges in California and criticism of the New York adult-use market launch. Surprisingly, investor money continues to ...
10 Top Tips for Investing in Cannabis Stocks: Exploring Opportunities in the Emerging Industry
LOS ANGELES -The rapidly growing cannabis industry presents exciting prospects for investors seeking new avenues of growth. However, to capitalize on these opportunities, it's crucial to approach the market with a strategic mindset and an ...
Fire & Flower Holdings Seeks Creditor Protection Following Mounting Losses
TORONTO-- Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries have taken a significant step in response to their financial struggles, as they have been granted an initial order for creditor protection by the Ontario Superior ...
C21 Investments Faces Securities Commission Cease Trade Order Amidst Financial Statement Delay
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a prominent vertically integrated company operating in the cannabis sector, has encountered a significant setback as the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) issued a Cease Trade Order against the company's ...
New York Extends Cannabis Licenses to Boost Adult-Use Market
NEW YORK-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that extends the licenses of cannabis cultivators and processors in an effort to expedite the establishment of the state's adult-use market. As state regulators ...
Canopy Growth Corp. Faces Delisting from S&P/TSX Composite Index
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian cannabis company, is set to be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite Index, a key market benchmark similar to the S&P 500 in the United States. The decision, announced ...
Illinois Recreational Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in May
ILLINOIS-- Illinois' recreational cannabis market experienced a slight increase in sales during the month of May, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Despite the highly anticipated growth in ...
Greenlane Holdings, Inc. Initiates Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing
LOS ANGELES -- Greenlane Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of premium cannabis accessories and specialty vaporization products, has announced plans to execute a one-for-10 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock. The ...
German Cannabis Policy Reform Takes Center Stage at ICBC Berlin 2023
BERLIN-- The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is gearing up for a timely and significant political discussion on cannabis policy reform in Germany. Building on the historic panel discussion held in 2021, where all major ...
Cronos Group Inc. to Cease Hemp-Based CBD Operations in the U.S. and Focus on Cash Flow and Future THC Market Entry
TORONTO-- Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group Inc. has revealed plans to discontinue its hemp-derived CBD operations in the United States by the end of the second quarter of this year. The decision is aimed at ...
Multi-State-Operators (MSOs) Set to Enter NY Adult-Use Market After Policy Change
NEW YORK–In an effort to stabilize New York's adult-use marijuana program, which has experienced a rocky rollout, new legislation and significant policy shifts have been proposed. One of the key changes is the potential entry ...
Arizona Legislature Seeks to Slash Medical Cannabis Card Prices Amid Declining Sales and Patient Numbers
PHOENIX-- In an effort to revive Arizona's struggling medical cannabis market, lawmakers are pushing forward a bill aimed at reducing the cost of medical cannabis cards. Senate Bill 1466, which received approval from the state ...
New York Regulators Pave the Way for Cannabis Farmers’ Markets Amid Supply Glut
NEW YORK-- In a bid to address the surplus of cannabis products and support local cultivators, regulators in New York have announced plans to introduce cannabis farmers' markets this summer. The move, spearheaded by the ...
Reunion Neuroscience to be Acquired by MPM BioImpact in $13.1 Million All-Cash Deal
LOS ANGELES-- Reunion Neuroscience Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative therapies for underserved mental health conditions, has announced a definitive arrangement agreement with MPM BioImpact, a leading biotechnology investment firm. Under the agreement, ...
California’s Regulated Cannabis Market Sees Decline in Sales and Tax Revenue in Q1 2023
LOS ANGELES-- California's hopes of increased consumer participation in the regulated cannabis market did not translate into a boost in licensed retail sales or state tax revenue during the first quarter of 2023. According to ...
C21 Investments Repays $30 Million Debt to CEO Sonny Newman
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, announced today the successful completion of the full repayment of its $30 million senior secured note owed to Sonny Newman, the Company's President and Chief ...
Humble & Fume Inc. Announces Intention to Raise Approximately C$2 Million through Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES-- Humble & Fume Inc., a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has revealed its plans to undertake a non-brokered private placement offering. The company intends to issue approximately 2,000 convertible ...
Trulieve Disciplined for Worker Death; Announces Exit from Competitive California & Massachusetts Markets
LOS ANGELES–Trulieve, a prominent cannabis company, has recently found itself embroiled in a distressing incident. In Massachusetts, a tragic workplace accident resulted in the death of one of Trulieve's employees. The company has since faced ...
Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Cannabis, Expanding Market and Tax Revenue
MINNESOTA. - Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has signed into law a bill legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, making Minnesota the 23rd state in the U.S. to do so. The legislation, known as HF ...
Opinion: Cannabis PR Scares Me…and It Should Scare You Too–By Lauren Mundell
LOS ANGELES--First of all, if you don't understand PR, you're not alone. One of the top influencers in PR Parry Headrick often recycles this post and it gets hundreds of comments each time. So, instead of ...
Innocan Pharma Reports Significant Revenue Growth & Gross Profit in Q1 2023
LOS ANGELES-- Innocan Pharma Corporation, a pharmaceutical technology company specializing in innovative drug delivery platform technologies, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company reported significant growth in ...
Minnesota Legalizes Adult-Use or Recreational Cannabis
ST PAUL, MN–Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, made a significant move on Tuesday by signing a bill that legalizes the recreational use of cannabis in the state. With this signature, Minnesota becomes the 23rd ...
Canopy Growth Acquires 19.99% Stake in Indiva, Secures Distribution Rights for Wana Edibles in Canada
LOS ANGELES-- In a strategic move to expand its presence in the cannabis edibles market, Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has announced the acquisition of a 19.99% stake in edibles manufacturer Indiva. The deal also ...
Cansortium Reports Q1 2023 Results with Revenue Growth and Increased Profitability
LOS ANGELES-- Cansortium Inc., a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company operating under the FLUENT™ brand, has reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company showcased a 12% year-over-year ...
