Case Studies
Bioxyne Lands Initial Orders for GMP-Compliant Psilocybin Capsules
SYDNEY – Bioxyne Limited, an Australian life sciences and wellness ...
Flower by Edie Parker Teams Up with Verano for Florida Cannabis Debut, Spotlights Rapper JT in Promo Campaign
MIAMI – Flower by Edie Parker, a female-founded, premium Cannabis ...
AbbVie Reveals $900M Upfront Payment in Psychedelic Deal, Signaling Strong Bet on Bretisilocin
CHICAGO – AbbVie Inc. disclosed in a recent securities filing ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Omitted from Cole’s Priorities, Raising Questions About Trump’s Stance
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising turn, newly appointed DEA administrator Terrance Cole has sidelined Cannabis rescheduling, despite pledging it as a top priority during his April 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. According to a ...
New York’s Licensing Blunder
NEW YORK – NY’s adult-use cannabis market, now boasting 436 licensed dispensaries [a 93-store increase since late 2024] has hit a snag. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently acknowledged a critical error in its ...
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Backs Psilocybin Decriminalization in Historic Move
BOSTON – In a groundbreaking development for psychedelic policy reform, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) has publicly endorsed legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, marking the first time a branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has ...
The Hemp Surge: A Growing Challenge to Regulated Cannabis
NEW YORK — The legal line between hemp and cannabis in the U.S., drawn by the 2018 Farm Bill, was meant to clarify regulation. Instead, it created a set of inconsistencies that still affect how ...
Navigating Local Cannabis Regulations: A State-by-State Guide
NEW YORK — Cannabis regulation in the United States functions as a multi-layered governance system, where legal authority is distributed across federal, state, and local levels—with local jurisdictions exerting the most immediate control over real-world ...
TerrAscend Expands New Jersey Presence with Acquisition of Union Chill Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp., a North American cannabis operator, has entered into an agreement to acquire Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC, a single-location dispensary in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. This acquisition marks TerrAscend's fourth dispensary ...
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Omitted from Cole’s Priorities, Raising Questions About Trump’s Stance
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising turn, newly appointed DEA administrator Terrance Cole has sidelined Cannabis rescheduling, despite pledging it as a top priority during his April 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. According to a ...
New York’s Licensing Blunder
NEW YORK – NY’s adult-use cannabis market, now boasting 436 licensed dispensaries [a 93-store increase since late 2024] has hit a snag. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently acknowledged a critical error in its ...
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Backs Psilocybin Decriminalization in Historic Move
BOSTON – In a groundbreaking development for psychedelic policy reform, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) has publicly endorsed legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, marking the first time a branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has ...
Hollister Biosciences Inc. Launches Rebrand to Yourway Cannabis Brands Inc. and Bold New Strategy
VANCOUVER, BC- Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL) (OTC: HSTRF) (FRANKFURT: HOB) launched its previously announced rebrand to YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. Hollister, with cannabis operations in California and Arizona, has completed an extensive rebranding to ...
Highway 33 Capital Transacts the First Arizona Rural Adult Use Cannabis License
MIAMI- In April the Arizona Department of Health Services awarded 13 new Adult Use cannabis retail licenses across eight rural counties. Cannabis operator John Yasso of 101010 Management was one of over 400 applicants granted ...
New Mexico Credit Union Receives the Nation’s First Financial Institution Certification for Cannabis and Hemp Banking Protocols
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that New Mexico-based US Eagle Federal Credit Union is the first financial institution to become certified in the country for outstanding U.S. monetary banking protocols ...
Survey: 70% of Weed Smokers Will Consume More Over the Holidays to Deal with Stress
TUSTIN, Calif. - A new survey from CBD Oracle, a cannabis consumer research company, has found that around 70% of cannabis consumers will use more over the holiday period, largely to help manage holiday stress. ...
Tyson 2.0, Iconic Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Brand, Now Available Across California
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Tyson 2.0, boxer, entrepreneur and icon Mike Tyson's newly launched cannabis company announced that its premium quality cannabis line is now available at more than 100 retailers across the state of ...
AUDACIOUS To Enter New York Cannabis Market Through Partnership with First Americans of Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
LAS VEGAS - AUDACIOUS (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF), an emerging global cannabis company with an expanding suite of multinational operations, announced it has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with First Americans, LLC of ...
High Life Farms Introduces the Cannabis Distillate Cartridges to the Michigan Market with 4SCORE Brands
CHESANING, Mich. - High Life Farms , a cannabis company with operations in Michigan and California, is pleased to debut their collaboration with 4SCORE cannabis cartridges, expanding its product portfolio with premium distillate cartridges. Starting ...
Village Farms International to Voluntarily Delist from Toronto Stock Exchange; Shares to Remain Listed on Nasdaq
VANCOUVER, BC - Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) announced that it has applied and received approval for a voluntary delisting of its common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange. With Village Farms' ...
Rooted Group Distributors Project They’ll Secure 3 More Licenses
SAN FRANCISCO - Rooted Group, California's cannabis delivery platform, has just secured 3 new licenses before the end of the year. Effective Immediately, Rooted Group has added to it's infrastructure by adding 3 more cannabis ...
Investors: A Perspective on Cannabis Stocks
LOS ANGELES– Cannabis is moving towards full legalization for recreational use and that is opening up a whole new potential industry. After the pandemic boom in 2020 which was the rising tide that lifted all ...
Curaleaf Announces $425 Million Private Placement of 8% Senior Secured Notes Due 2026
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced that it has received commitments for a private placement of 8.0% Senior Secured Notes due ...
HEXO Reports First Quarter 2022 Results and Launches New Strategic Plan, “The Path Forward”
GATINEAU– HEXO Corp (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO), a Canadian producer of cannabis products, today reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2021 (Q1’22), and announced “The Path Forward”, a new strategic ...
UCASU saved on cannabis property’s target price by 60% through due diligence
ATLANTA - UC Asset LP (OTCQX: UCASU) announced the company's management team has just concluded the phase I due diligence on a piece of cannabis property in Oklahoma, and already reduced the target price by ...
Pfizer Bets Big on Arena’s Portfolio Including Cannabinoids in $6.7 Billion Deal
NEW YORK–Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) said on Monday it would buy drug developer Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARNA.O) for $6.7 billion in cash, to add a promising treatment candidate that targets diseases affecting the stomach and intestine.The $100 per ...
Malta Becomes First EU Country to Legalize Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis
VALETTA–Malta's parliament approved the legalization of cannabis and cannabis cultivation for personal adult-use or, as it's called in America, 'recreational' cannabis- a first in Europe, although other countries tolerate cannabis use. Malta's move comes weeks ...
Akerna Addresses Prohibited Use of “Cashless ATMs” in the Cannabis Industry
DENVER - Akerna Corp.(Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and the developer of the comprehensive technology infrastructure, ecosystem, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, is providing the following information in response to investor ...
American Council of Cannabis Medicine Announces Proposed Medical Cannabis Legislation
WASHINGTON - Today the American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) announced its proposed draft federal legislation and the start of discussions with sponsors in the House and Senate. ACCM leadership expects to onboard initial sponsors ...
Aurora Cannabis Scores Highest Among Cannabis Corporate Boards
EDMONTON, AB - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, is pleased to acknowledge the Company's increased ranking in The Globe and Mail's 2021 annual Report ...
Glass House Brands Secures US$100 Million Senior Secured Term Loan
LONG BEACH, Calif. and TORONTO - Glass House Brands Inc. (NEO: GLAS.A.U) (NEO: GLAS.WT.U) (OTCQX: GLASF) (OTCQX: GHBWF), announced that it has entered into a senior secured term loan agreement with a U.S.-based private credit ...
Dragonfly Biosciences UK Expects to Commence Trading under the Symbol DRF on the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd
LONDON - British Company, Dragonfly Biosciences UK, the makers of Dragonfly CBD to shelf range of CBD oils and skincare products, is excited to announce that its prospectus has been approved by the Australian Securities ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Announces Changes to Senior Sales Team Following Galaxie Acquisition
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a global cannabis company announced changes to its senior sales team to drive forward sales strategies and accelerate the launch of the Company's ...
Cansortium Announces Exercise of Equity Cure Right
MIAMI - Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQX: CNTMF), a cannabis company operating under the Fluent™ brand, today provided notice that it has exercised its first equity cure right under its previously announced $71 Million Credit ...
ALM Announces New Course on Managing the Risks of Cannabis-Related Businesses
NEW YORK - The National Underwriter Company, an ALM business, is launching the second course in the multi-course Cannabis Insurance Coverage Specialist (CICS) designation, Managing the Risks of Cannabis-Related Businesses. "We know that there are ...
Botanacor Receives PH&S’ and ASTM’s “CANNQ/HEMPQ Program Certification”
DENVER - The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) and ASTM International, a global standards organization, have awarded Colorado-based Botanacor Laboratories with ASTM's CANNQ/HEMPQ Program Certification. Botanacor leads the hemp industry in consistent ...
Ketamine and 2 Pounds of Psilocybin Seized by Police in Fortuna; One Arrested
LOS ANGELES- (Editor) This is a press release from the Fortuna Police Department. On Wednesday, December 8th 2021, at about 3 PM, a narcotic search warrant was served in the 2600 block of Kenmar Road, ...
