Case Studies
Washington Senate Committee Advances Home Cannabis Cultivation Bill
WASHINGTON – The Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee ...
Manitoba Cannabis Sales Accelerate, Leaving Liquor in the Rearview
WINNIPEG – Cannabis revenues in Manitoba posted double-digit gains, handily ...
Maryland Governor Expands Cannabis Pardons
LOS ANGELES- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an additional round of approximately 6,938 pardons for individuals previously convicted of simple cannabis possession, following a 2024 executive order that granted clemency to over 175,000 convictions ...
Verano Taps Arizona Partner to Introduce Grow Sciences’ Cannabis Line in Illinois
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Arizona-based Grow Sciences to launch a curated selection of premium cannabis flower and solventless extracts in Illinois. Starting ...
Court Reverses Health Canada’s Ban on Psilocybin Training for Clinicians
LOS ANGELES- A recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada’s 2022 refusal to grant exemptions allowing health-care professionals to participate in experiential psilocybin training was unreasonable. The court determined that ...
Idaho Legislature Advances Constitutional Amendment on Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would grant the legislature exclusive authority over the legalization of cannabis and other substances. This measure, known as House Joint ...
Analysis: Cannabis Capital on the Rise: A Resilient Industry Continues To Grow
NEW YORK–Despite persistent regulatory frustrations, wholesale price compression, slowing growth, and historically low stock prices, the cannabis capital markets are showing unexpected strength. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, global cannabis capital raises surged to $2.3 ...
California Seizes $534 Million in Illegal Cannabis in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, California enforcement officials seized illegal cannabis valued at approximately $534 million, underscoring the state's commitment to regulating its cannabis industry. Enforcement Actions and Seizures The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force ...
Blueberries Medical Corp. Announces C$1 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Blueberries Medical Corp., a Latin American licensed producer of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived products, has announced a non-brokered private placement to raise approximately C$1.05 million (approximately US$740,000). Offering Details Common Shares Issued: ...
Maryland Governor Expands Cannabis Pardons
LOS ANGELES- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an additional round of approximately 6,938 pardons for individuals previously convicted of simple cannabis possession, following a 2024 executive order that granted clemency to over 175,000 convictions ...
Verano Taps Arizona Partner to Introduce Grow Sciences’ Cannabis Line in Illinois
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Arizona-based Grow Sciences to launch a curated selection of premium cannabis flower and solventless extracts in Illinois. Starting ...
Court Reverses Health Canada’s Ban on Psilocybin Training for Clinicians
LOS ANGELES- A recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada’s 2022 refusal to grant exemptions allowing health-care professionals to participate in experiential psilocybin training was unreasonable. The court determined that ...
NCIA Hosts the Midwest Cannabis Business Conference in Detroit, Michigan September 22-23
WASHINGTON -- The National Cannabis Industry Association, the trade association representing legal cannabis businesses, will hold its Midwest Cannabis Business Conference from September 22-23 at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Former Detroit Lions and current cannabis activists and entrepreneurs Calvin ...
GrowGeneration Acquires Washington-Based Hoagtech Hydroponics
DENVER--GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced the acquisition of Hoagtech Hydroponics, a leading hydroponic equipment and indoor gardening store, serving the Bellingham, Washington area. This acquisition brings the ...
Khiron Reports Q2 Results, 47% QoQ Increase in Medical Cannabis Revenues Driven by Colombia and Germany
TORONTO-- Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis company with core operations in Latin America and Europe, today announces its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. These filings ...
VPR Brands LP Announces Sales and Net Profits for the Second Quarter and Year to date 2021
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-- VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) a market leading supplier and patent holder for electronic cigarettes or vaporizers for nicotine, cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) and other related smoking accessories such as pocket lighters ...
The State of Nationwide Cannabis Legalization: How Close Are We?
We are in a watershed moment for the cannabis plant. 37 states have legalized possession in some form, be it medical or adult use. And while it remains illegal on the federal level, those days ...
Weedmaps Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Kevin Durant
IRVINE, Calif.–Weedmaps, a leading technology platform for cannabis consumers and businesses, announced today a multi-year agreement with Kevin Durant and Thirty Five Ventures as well as a sponsorship deal with Boardroom. As part of Weedmaps’ mission to ...
Russian Investor Andrey Blokh Acquires 723,000 Voting Shares of Curaleaf
MOSCOW–Mr. Andrey Blokh announced he acquired 722,577 subordinate voting shares of Curaleaf Holdings Inc. representing approximately 0.12% of the presently issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares of the Company. The 722,577 Subordinate Voting Shares were ...
GALLUP: The Amount of Americans Who’ve Tried Cannabis Reaches New Highs
LOS ANGELES–In a new survey from Gallup nearly half of U.S. adults say they've tried Cannabis. This increase in ever-tried levels is evident as more states move to green-light legislation legalizing it in recent months. ...
MedMen Announces $100M Equity Investment Led by Serruya Private Equity
LOS ANGELES–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a premier U.S. cannabis retailer, today announced that investors, led by Serruya Private Equity, are purchasing US$100 million of units of MedMen at a purchase price of ...
Ayurcann Holdings Corp. Announces Listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Toronto, Ontario-- Ayurcann Holdings Corp. (CSE: AYUR) a Canadian extraction company specializing in the processing of cannabis and hemp to produce oils and various derivative products, has announced that its common shares have been cross-listed for ...
VPR Brands LP Announces Second Quarter and Year to date Results 2021
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) a market leading supplier and patent holder for electronic cigarettes or vaporizers for nicotine, cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) and other related smoking accessories such as pocket lighters ...
PharmaCielo Announces Q2-2021 Financial Results and Appointment of Bill Petron as CEO
TORONTO and RIONEGRO, -- PharmaCielo Ltd. (TSXV: PCLO) (OTCQX: PCLOF), the Canadian parent of Colombia's premier cultivator and producer of medicinal-grade cannabis extracts, PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The ...
TerrAscend Increases Ownership of New Jersey License Ahead of Adult-Use Rollout
NEW YORK and TORONTO-- TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced it has completed the acquisition of an additional 12.5% of the issued and outstanding equity of TerrAscend NJ, LLC ...
COOKIES and Terrascend Partner To Bring Top-Shelf Genetics To The Garden State
BOONTON, N.J.–International cannabis brand Cookies announced today licensing agreements with TerrAscend NJ LLC, a subsidiary of TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER, OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator. The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which ...
Rosario Dawson Joins Board of Celebrity Backed Cannbis Drinks Brand Cann
LOS ANGELES–''Male, pale and stale'' is how the management in the cannabis industry have been described. Somewhat accurately. In fact there's only one black CEO of a major publicly listed company. That one CEO is ...
WEBINAR: New Jersey Releases Regulations Governing Adult-use Cannabis Market
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Thursday adopted initial rules and regulations that will govern the state’s forthcoming adult-use cannabis market. Attorneys and regulatory specialists from the New Jersey office of national cannabis ...
Panaxia and Neuraxpharm Expands Strategic Collaboration to Poland
The companies Panaxia and Neuraxpharm are reported to have signed an agreement for the distribution of advanced medical cannabis-based products in Poland. First sales are expected during H1 of 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel-- Panaxia Labs ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Opens Two Additional Green Goods Cannabis Dispensaries in New Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS-- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today announced that it has officially opened two new Green Goods® cannabis dispensaries in the state of ...
Captiva Verde Cancels Proposed Acquisition of Binovi Technologies
Coquitlam, British Columbia--On Monday Captiva Verde announced they were no longer interested in pursuing the acquisition of Binovi Technologies Corp. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information This release includes certain statements that may be deemed ...
The Valens Company’s Subsidiary Green Roads Enters Third-Party Distribution Agreement with Tele Marche Co., Ltd. for the Offering of Award-Winning CBD Products in Japan
KELOWNA, BC- - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that its subsidiary Green Roads has entered into a third-party distribution agreement with Tele Marche Co., Ltd. ...
FDA Rules Against CBD-Containing Supplements
WASHINGTON — The possibility of the Food and Drug Administration allowing cannabidiol (CBD) in foods, beverages and dietary supplements failed to move forward when the FDA rejected two new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications for full-spectrum ...
ALT Cannabis Announce Agreement with Grow Group for Expansion into European Medical Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES–Pioneering liquid cannabis company ALT (Advanced Liquid Technology), announced it has entered into an agreement with Grow (Grow Group Plc) to market and distribute ALT’s proprietary, fast-acting, liquid medical cannabis products across Europe. ALT ...
Eaze To Acquire Multi-State Retail Leader Green Dragon, Creating Nation’s Largest MSO Delivery & Biggest California-Headquartered MSO
SAN FRANCISCO--Eaze, the nation’s largest cannabis delivery marketplace, and multi-state retail leader Green Dragon announced they have reached an agreement to provide service to customers and patients in California, Colorado, Michigan, and Florida. The combined ...
Christian Sederberg of Vicente Sederberg to Speak On U.S. Legalization at Cannabis Conference 2021
VS Founding Partner Christian Sederberg will join Steven Hawkins and Rezwan Khan for an insightful panel about federal cannabis legalization efforts at Cannabis Conference on August 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Federal Cannabis Legalization In The United States: What ...
Item 9 Labs Corp. Reports Record Third Quarter FY 2021 Financial Results
PHOENIX -- Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products, today reported operating and financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021, ...
