Case Studies
Winners and Losers in Cannabis: The Efficiency Divide
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement ...
Texas Governor Backs Regulation Over Ban in Hemp THC Showdown
DALLAS —Texas Governor Greg Abbott has drawn a firm line ...
Christina Lake Cannabis Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. has completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 22,778,211 units at a price of CAD $0.05 per unit, totaling approximately CAD $1.14 million. Each unit comprises ...
The Role of Government Relations in Cannabis Industry Success
NEW YORK — In highly regulated industries, success depends not only on how well a business operates, but also on how well it fits within the rules set by government. This is especially true in ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Jushi Holdings Secures $9.7 Million Through ERC Refund and Debt Financing
LOS ANGELES- Jushi Holdings Inc. a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, has bolstered its financial position by obtaining approximately $9.7 million through two strategic financial maneuvers. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Refund Proceeds The company received ...
Greenlane Holdings Completes $25 Million Private Placement to Strengthen Financial Position
LOS ANGELES -Greenlane Holdings, Inc, a seller of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, has successfully closed a $25 million private placement. The offering, priced at $1.19 per Common Unit, was conducted ...
HYTN and A1 Cannabis Forge Partnership to Expand Cannabis Beverage Production
LOS ANGELES- HYTN Innovations Inc., a company specializing in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis manufacturing, has entered into a three-year collaboration with A1 Cannabis Inc., the owner of Summit Cannabis Beverages. This partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency ...
Minnesota Opens Application Window for Cannabis Business Licenses
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has commenced accepting applications for various cannabis business licenses as of February 18, 2025. This marks a significant step toward establishing the state's legal cannabis market. ...
Christina Lake Cannabis Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. has completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 22,778,211 units at a price of CAD $0.05 per unit, totaling approximately CAD $1.14 million. Each unit comprises ...
The Role of Government Relations in Cannabis Industry Success
NEW YORK — In highly regulated industries, success depends not only on how well a business operates, but also on how well it fits within the rules set by government. This is especially true in ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Curaleaf Expands New Jersey Adult-Use Sales to Edgewater Park Dispensary
WAKEFIELD - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), a international provider of consumer products in cannabis, will begin adult-use sales at its Edgewater Park, New Jersey dispensary on May 25. Located at 4237 ...
BREAKING: Rhode Island Becomes 19th State to Legalize cannabis for Adults
Providence, Rhode Island: Democratic Governor Dan McKee has signed legislation into law legalizing the personal use and licensed retail sale of cannabis to those age 21 or older. Provisions in the law permitting adults to ...
The Valens Company Continues to Expand Canadian Recreational Market Share in April
Kelowna, BC- The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of branded cannabis products, is pleased to provide an update on its recent recreational market share in Canada. Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer ...
MariMed Receives Media Awards For “World’s Largest Cannabis Brownie” PR Campaign
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator, today announced its recent “World’s Largest Cannabis Brownie” public relations campaign has earned two of the most prestigious national communications awards for its effectiveness ...
Ayr Wellness Receives Approval to Begin New Jersey Adult-Use Retail Sales
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved the Company for adult-use cannabis sales in the Garden State. Ayr currently operates ...
Medical Cannabis Market is Estimated to Rise at a CAGR of 26.6%
ALBANY, N.Y. - The value of global medical cannabis market stood at US$ 8 Bn in 2018. The global market is likely to rise at a CAGR of 26.6% during the forecast period, from 2019 ...
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Anderson Silva Promote Limitless X and its SMILZ CBD Brand at Abu Dhabi Exhibition
LOS ANGELES - Limitless X Inc., (OTCQB: BLAB), a creative and empowering lifestyle agency that has launched industry-leading products in the Dietary Supplements, Beauty and Skincare and CBD sectors, announced that combat sports legends Floyd ...
Curaleaf Appoints Tyneeha Rivers As Chief People Officer
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced today that Tyneeha Rivers has been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer for ...
Verano Prevails in Nielsen Arbitration Dismissing All Claims
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), through its subsidiary, Verano Holdings, LLC, notified the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado of its complete victory in arbitration regarding various frivolous RICO ...
Akerna Announces Further Adjournment of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
DENVER - Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) announced that its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders has been further adjourned to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9 a.m. Mountain Time with respect to all proposals described in ...
4Front Ventures Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
PHOENIX - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 ("Q1 2022"). All financial information is presented in ...
Canopy Growth Kicks Off Summer Weekends with New Product Line-Up
Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), hemp, and cannabis device company, unveiled a line-up of new offerings across its premium brand portfolio – 7ACRES, Ace Valley, Deep Space and Doja. With select products releasing ...
MariMed Awarded Dispensary License in Ohio
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, announced today it had been awarded a provisional dispensary license by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. MariMed won ...
Verano Announces the Opening of MÜV Ocala, the Company’s 47th Florida Location
CHICAGO- Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV Ocala on Friday, May 20, the Company’s 47th Florida dispensary and 98th nationwide. MÜV Ocala, located at 3701 ...
Philip Sanford Joins Neptune Wellness Board of Directors as Audit Chair
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced that Phil Sanford has joined the Neptune ...
IBC Takes Plunge Into the Metaverse With Cannaverse Technologies
NEW YORK - If living in the physical world has proven to be a little bit too much lately, InterContinental Beverage Capital (IBC), has officially partnered with Cannaverse Technologies (Cannaverstech™) to become its branding advisor ...
Impact Naturals’ Cannabidiol Products Demonstrate Strong Safety Data in Landmark Study
SAN DIEGO - The largest-scale consumer safety study to date shows orally ingested cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for daily consumption. Results from a comprehensive, 1000+ participant safety study sponsored by seventeen leading CBD companies, including ...
Akerna Announces Strategic Review and Organizational Changes
DENVER - Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announces that it has engaged JMP ...
Ayr Wellness Announces Sale from Phoenix Cultivation Facility, Launch of STiX Pre-Roll Co. in Arizona
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced that it has launched first sales from its Phoenix, Arizona cultivation facility. Concurrently, the Company announced the launch of ...
Harborside Inc. Acquires Full Ownership of Seaside, California Store
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, today announced that it reached an agreement on May 18, 2022 to acquire a further 50% ownership interest in its ...
Canopy Growth Announces Plan to Acquire Jetty Extracts
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation and Lemurian, Inc., a California-based producer of high-quality cannabis extracts and pioneer of clean vape technology, announced today that they have entered into definitive agreements providing Canopy Growth, by way ...
Jushi Holdings Inc. Opens 32nd Retail Location Nationwide in Grover Beach
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a multi-state cannabis operator, announced it is expanding its retail footprint in California with the opening of its 32nd retail location nationally and third ...
MariMed Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced the appointment of Jon Levine to the new role of Chief Administration Officer and the appointment ...
Ayr Receives Final License to Sell Adult-Use Cannabis in Back Bay
Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has granted a final license for the sale of adult-use cannabis at its AYR Back Bay ...
Clever Leaves Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: CLVR, CLVRW), a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, is reporting financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All ...
