Case Studies
Rob Van Dam Enters Cannabis Wellness with New Hemp-Derived E-Commerce Platform
LOS ANGELES – WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam ...
Stündenglass Partners with Be$os for Culture-Driven Collaboration
LOS ANGELES – Stündenglass, known for its gravity-powered infusion technology, ...
Global Cannabis Packaging Market Size to Reach $12.8B by 2035, FMI Forecasts
LOS ANGELES – As legalization advances worldwide, Cannabis packaging has ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to Reach $465B by 2030
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Research and Markets projects the global Cannabis cultivation market to reach $464.91 billion by 2030, up from $207.46 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill to Establish Regulated Cannabis Sales
RICHMOND – The Virginia House General Laws Committee voted 19-2 to approve legislation that would lay the groundwork for legal retail sales of recreational Cannabis, bringing the state closer to filling a longstanding gap in ...
Chicago’s United Center Inks Deal with RYTHM Inc to Sell Hemp-Derived THC Beverages
CHICAGO – The United Center, the largest indoor entertainment arena in the United States and home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, has agreed to a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based RYTHM Inc. to sell hemp-derived ...
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 ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets and strategic footholds while policymakers grappled with regulatory gaps and emerging threats. Funding flowed into psychedelics innovation, MSOs reported Q3 2025 earnings, trimmed underperformers, and ...
Cronos Group Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian Cannabis producer with a growing international footprint, reported third-quarter results that marked new highs for revenue, profitability, and cash reserves, even as domestic challenges in Canada tempered some ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to Reach $465B by 2030
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Research and Markets projects the global Cannabis cultivation market to reach $464.91 billion by 2030, up from $207.46 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Bill to Establish Regulated Cannabis Sales
RICHMOND – The Virginia House General Laws Committee voted 19-2 to approve legislation that would lay the groundwork for legal retail sales of recreational Cannabis, bringing the state closer to filling a longstanding gap in ...
Chicago’s United Center Inks Deal with RYTHM Inc to Sell Hemp-Derived THC Beverages
CHICAGO – The United Center, the largest indoor entertainment arena in the United States and home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, has agreed to a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based RYTHM Inc. to sell hemp-derived ...
Curaleaf to Close NJ Cannabis Cultivation Facility, Resulting in Layoffs
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf, a cannabis giant based in Massachusetts, has announced that it will close its cannabis cultivation facility in Bellmawr, New Jersey. The closure will reportedly result in the loss of up to 40 ...
Aurora Cannabis Faces Nasdaq Delisting Threat as Share Price Languishes Below $1
LOS ANGELES-- Aurora Cannabis Inc., a major player in the Canadian cannabis industry, has been warned by Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that it risks losing its Nasdaq listing if it does not get its share ...
New York Cannabis Retailer Adds THC Potency Disclaimers Due to Flaws in Lab Testing System
NEW YORK-- One of the few legal cannabis retailers in New York state, Union Square Travel Agency, has added THC potency disclaimers to its products due to inaccuracies in the current lab testing system. The ...
Cannabis Industry Trade Groups Urge Senate Committee to Prioritize SAFE Banking Act
LOS ANGELES-- Cannabis industry trade groups are pushing for a Senate hearing on the upcoming SAFE Banking Act, even though it hasn't been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives yet. The bill ...
Bloomios Taps Joe Reid to Lead Manufacturing Operations
Bloomios, a cannabinoid supplements company, has appointed Joe Reid to lead its manufacturing operations. With over a decade of manufacturing experience and extensive knowledge of the CBD industry, Reid is expected to help Bloomios double ...
Missouri Cannabis Sales Skyrocket, Causing Shortages and Price Hikes as Demand Surges
MISSOURI-- Since the launch of recreational cannabis sales in Missouri, the state has experienced a surge in demand that has caused prices to skyrocket. Within two months of the launch, cultivators have struggled to meet ...
California Launches Crackdown on Cannabis Industry Corruption in Response to Ongoing Concerns
LOS ANGELES--In response to persistent corruption concerns in California's cannabis industry, the state government is launching a new crackdown in several jurisdictions that have not yet been identified. This move follows allegations of bribery, pay-to-play ...
Michigan Recreational Cannabis Prices Rise as Fewer Plants Being Grown and Enforcement Steps Up
MICHIGAN-- The price of recreational cannabis in Michigan has increased for the first time since dispensaries began selling in December 2019. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the cost of an ounce of flower ...
Andira Pharmaceuticals Has Announced A Collaborative Research Program With The University of British Columbia
VANCOVER-- Andira Pharmaceuticals has partnered with the University of British Columbia (UBC) to conduct a pharmacologic characterization of its lead compounds for metastatic breast cancer. The collaborative research program will be headed by Dr. Karla ...
IGC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Name Change to Better Reflect Strategic Focus
LOS ANGELES-- Maryland-based pharmaceutical company, India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE American: IGC), is changing its name to IGC Pharma, Inc., (dba IGC) effective March 30, 2023, as part of a rebranding strategy that reflects its ...
Heroes of cannabis legalization
Hui-lin Lifrom 100 AD The Chinese botanist noted the medical properties of the plant for inducing sleep in pained patients, paving the way for surgical anesthetic. The chinese term for anesthesia- mázui- literally means ‘cannabis ...
Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Industry Sees New Bill
MISSISSIPI-- Mississippi’s medical cannabis industry is set to see some changes, following the final approval of a new bill that aims to make life easier for the state’s medical cannabis operators. House Bill 1158, passed ...
California Cannabis Brand, Rose, Teams Up with Kiva Sales and Service to Expand Product Line
LOS ANGELES-- Rose, California's cannabis brand, announced today an exclusive partnership with Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), a top sales and distribution platform that offers dispensaries a curated selection of the best brands in the ...
Australian Nurses Call for Medicinal Cannabis Education in Undergraduate Degrees
The group wants education about the endocannabinoid system included in undergraduate nursing degrees. Seven years ago, the Federal Parliament passed legislation to legalise medicinal cannabis in Australia. Since then, most cannabis medications have been classified ...
Psychedelic Firm Reunion Neuroscience Sues Mindset Pharma for Patent Infringement and Breach of Contract
LOS ANGELES-- Clinical research firm Reunion Neuroscience Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Mindset Pharma Inc. in federal court, alleging that the latter copied its psychedelic formula and presented it as its own invention while ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Expands But Still Struggles To Turn a Profit
NEW YORK-- Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc., a New York-based cannabis company, expanded its footprint significantly in 2022 by opening four new stores in three states, transitioning three shops in New Jersey to recreational sales, expanding ...
California’s Cannabis Industry Faces Challenges Amid Difficult Market Conditions and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES-- During a recent earnings call, Kyle Kazan, CEO of Glass House Brands, revealed that challenging market conditions in California are forcing cannabis operators to leave, leaving many vendors unpaid. Kazan stated that "many ...
Experts Warn of Ripple Effects for Cannabis Industry Following Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure
LOS ANGELES- Silicon Valley Bank’s unexpected collapse last Friday is sending ripples of concern through the cannabis finance industry, as experts warn that even if the cannabis sector itself remains untouched, there will still be ...
Politicians Discuss Narrow Window for Federal Cannabis Legalization at SXSW Conference
AUSTISN-- The SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, known for its focus on cutting-edge tech, music, and film, also hosted a cannabis track of sessions this year, along with a psychedelics track for the first time. ...
Michigan Cannabis Firm Skymint Placed Into Receivership By Court Order
MICHIGAN-- Skymint, the brand name for Green Peak Innovations Inc., has been placed into receivership by a Michigan judge after the company failed to pay back loans provided by SunStream’s affiliate Tropics LP since March ...
LIFE IN A DAY: Jeff Raymond: From Aerospace to Agritech, The Remarkable Journey of Jeff Raymond
In a quaint town during his earlier years, Jeff Raymond found a commitment larger than life itself. His early days as a volunteer firefighter and first-responder instilled a profound sense of duty and service. A ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Omar Bitar: Co-Founder & President: Grupo Flor
Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week’s Life In A Day features Omar Bitar. Omar Bitar is ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Wendy Campbell: VP Sales: MJ Unpacked
Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week's Life In A Day features Wendy Campbell. Wendy is the ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Wendy Campbell: VP Sales: Jage Media + MJUnpacked
Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week's Life In A Day features Wendy Campbell. Wendy is the ...
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider State-Run Liquor Stores as Potential Cannabis Retailers
PENNSYLVANIA-- As Pennsylvania's governor introduces a budget with details for taxing adult-use cannabis, lawmakers are exploring different options for how a recreational market could be structured. Among those options is allowing state-run liquor stores to ...
