Case Studies
Green Thumb Industries Schedules Q2 2025 Earnings Call for August 6
LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc., a cannabis consumer packaged ...
New York Cannabis Policy Faces Criticism Amid Regulatory Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Boris Jordan, CEO of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a ...
Cybin Secures Additional U.S. Patent for CYB003
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, announced the granting ...
Maryland House Committee Advances Bill to Exempt Certain Cannabis Transactions from State Sales Tax
LOS ANGELES- The Maryland House Ways and Means Committee approved House Bill 619, legislation designed to exempt specific cannabis-related transactions from the state's sales and use tax. The bill, introduced on January 23, 2025, seeks ...
Federal Indictment Uncovers Extensive Illegal Cannabis Operation on Navajo Nation
LOS ANGELES- A federal grand jury indicted Dineh Benally, 48; his father, Donald Benally, 74; and business associate Irving Rea Yui Lin, 73, on charges related to an illicit cannabis cultivation enterprise spanning New Mexico ...
Michigan Allocates Nearly $100 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue to Local Entities
LOS ANGELES- The Michigan Department of Treasury announced the distribution of close to $100 million in cannabis tax revenue to 302 local entities, including cities, villages, townships, counties, and, for the first time, four federally ...
Canopy Growth Finalizes Acquisition of Acreage Holdings
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation, a Canadian cannabis company, has completed its acquisition of Acreage Holdings through its U.S. subsidiary, Canopy USA, LLC. This transaction grants Canopy USA full ownership of Acreage Holdings, a multi-state ...
Virginia Democrats Plan to Reintroduce Cannabis Sales Legislation Amid Governor’s Opposition
LOS ANGELES- In Virginia, Democratic legislators are preparing to reintroduce a bill to establish a regulated market for adult-use cannabis sales. This initiative follows Governor Glenn Youngkin's veto of similar legislation in March 2024, citing ...
Exploiting the 2018 Farm Bill Loophole: The Rise of Legal Hemp in the Non-Legal Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES--The regulatory landscape for cannabis in the United States has changed significantly since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation of hemp and its derivatives. This legislation inadvertently created a ...
Section 280E Tax Law Challenges Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code presents significant financial challenges for cannabis businesses by prohibiting the deduction of ordinary business expenses associated with the trafficking of Schedule I or II controlled substances, ...
Maryland House Committee Advances Bill to Exempt Certain Cannabis Transactions from State Sales Tax
LOS ANGELES- The Maryland House Ways and Means Committee approved House Bill 619, legislation designed to exempt specific cannabis-related transactions from the state's sales and use tax. The bill, introduced on January 23, 2025, seeks ...
Federal Indictment Uncovers Extensive Illegal Cannabis Operation on Navajo Nation
LOS ANGELES- A federal grand jury indicted Dineh Benally, 48; his father, Donald Benally, 74; and business associate Irving Rea Yui Lin, 73, on charges related to an illicit cannabis cultivation enterprise spanning New Mexico ...
Michigan Allocates Nearly $100 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue to Local Entities
LOS ANGELES- The Michigan Department of Treasury announced the distribution of close to $100 million in cannabis tax revenue to 302 local entities, including cities, villages, townships, counties, and, for the first time, four federally ...
Cannabis Industry Gets Behind The ”Bud For Blood” Initiative
LOS ANGELES--Several cannabis industry organizations today announced they have joined forces to create “BudforBlood,” a public health education campaign designed to increase awareness of the critical blood shortage in the U.S. and inspire a new ...
Rolling Trays Vs. Frisbee™
By Dan Russell- I can’t help chuckling when I see a rolling tray emblazoned with Rick and Morty graphics, some psychedelic paisley pattern, or an astronaut smoking a blunt. Cannabis might be legal, and no one ...
E-cigarette Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
New York - The World Health Organization stated that smokers were more likely to get affected by COVID-19 than non-smokers. Additionally, in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching consequences on the consumption of e-cigarettes. ...
Neptune Wellness Launches New CPG-Focused Strategic Plan
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced the launch of a new Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) focused ...
Survey Shows Majority of Cannabis Consumption is Attributable to Address Health Concerns
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, finds that 91% of adults aged ...
Cantourage and Clever Leaves Continued Their Partnership for Distribution of Medical Cannabis in Germany
BERLIN - European medical cannabis Cantourage GmbH and Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW) a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, have continued to intensify their strategic partnership for the distribution of ...
Eastern Gateway Community College Launches Cannabis Certificates to Meet Demand for Educated Workforce
STEUBENVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN - Eastern Gateway Community College, in collaboration with Green Flower, announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide industry-recognized skills training for those interested in a cannabis career. Cannabis is ...
Tilray Medical Launches Sleep-Oriented CBN Night Oil for Medical Cannabis Patients in Canada
LEAMINGTON, Ontario - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that its medical ...
Preserving The Cannabis Culture That Raised Me
By Nigel Despinasse --“No weed is legal.” My high school disciplinarian delivered these words to us in detention one afternoon, following a debate about Colorado's decision to legalize the plant for recreational use. His disdain ...
Harborside Inc. Expands Leadership Team
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Kavi Bhai as vice president of financial planning and ...
The Parent Company Appoints Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale
SAN JOSE, Calif. - TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), announced the appointment of Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale effective June 6, 2022. In this newly ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard —As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
A High-Achieving Student
By Julianna Montano–Hello, I am Julianna Montano, President of Cannabis at USC. While it’s been about a year and a half since I’ve taken the mantle, saying that always feels so surreal. To be a ...
Is The Reign of High THC Strains Coming to an End?
By Ruth Fisher Ph.D.–In the world of cannabis, quality has become synonymous with THC potency. And when the curious enter the market seeking quality product, they quickly learn that quality means potency. So much so, demand for high THC potency ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard --As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
The Dinner Invite We All Want: On Meeting Jordan R Wagman
By Nicole Stover - One of my favorite things about being a journalist in cannabis is the chance to meet some real motherfuckers who are serious about making change in the world. One such person ...
National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Names Rocco Petrilli CEO and President
DURANGO, Colo. - National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services (NCRPS) has appointed Rocco Petrilli to the full-time position of CEO and president. The move, as announced by the company's board of directors, came in response to ...
Outlook on the Cannabis in Food and Beverage Global Market to 2030
DUBLIN - The "Cannabis in Food and Beverage Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product Type; By Distribution Channel; By End-Use; By Source Type; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2022 - 2030" report has ...
Green Thumb Industries Opens Good Green Grant Applications
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, opened applications for the third round of its ...
Welcome to the World of Stoner NFTs
By Bernadette Faure - Do you want to own your stoner identity and earn money without coming out of the green closet, per se? If so, the Internet has come up with a solution for ...
Verano Announces Partnership with The Weldon Project’s Mission Green
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the launch of an exclusive partnership in support of The Weldon Project’s Mission Green, the non-profit organization’s initiative that promotes clemency ...
Harborside Inc. Finalizing Initial Integration Measures that Are Expected to Generate Approximately $10.3 Million
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, provided details of the integration of its operations with those of the three companies acquired by the Company since the third quarter ...
Akerna Announces Corporate Restructuring
DENVER- Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and developer of one of comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announced that the Company is implementing a plan ...
Cannabis Cultivation Market to Grow at a 24.51% CAGR
Pune - Cannabis Cultivation Market by Vendor Assessment, Technology Assessment, Partner & Customer Ecosystem, type/solution, service, organization size, end-use verticals, and Region – Global Cannabis Cultivation Market Forecast to 2030, published by Market Data Centre, ...
Legal Cannabis Market to Continue Rising in 2022 and Beyond
NEW YORK - The global cannabis market is continuing to grow rapidly thanks to increasing legalization and social adoption across the globe. According to a report by Vantage Market Research, revenue came in at US$12.8 ...
