Case Studies
DOJ Keeps Silent on Cannabis Rescheduling Updates
WASHINGTON – It's been more than 40 days since President ...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Champions Ibogaine Research at Dallas Documentary Films Event
DALLAS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called for broader ...
Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that ...
New Zealand Delegation Led by Zoë Reece Targets Multibillion‑Dollar European Medicinal Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- New Zealand trade delegation, including key export company Ora Pharm, is advancing into Europe’s growing medicinal cannabis market. CEO Zoë Reece is spearheading the mission, aiming to build clinical and commercial partnerships for cannabinoid-derived therapies ...
North Carolina Governor Proposes Cannabis Legalization to Curb Unregulated Hemp Market
LOS ANGELES- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D) has urged legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis to address growing public health concerns surrounding the state’s unregulated hemp-derived THC market. In a video posted on X, ...
Michigan Dispensary Agrees to $205K Settlement Over Withheld Tip Dispute
LOS ANGELES- A Michigan-based cannabis dispensary chain, Timber Cannabis, has agreed to pay $205,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by employees claiming management withheld customer tips. While the company did not admit to any wrongdoing, ...
Arizona’s Cannabis Sales Experience Downturn in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Arizona's combined medical and adult-use cannabis market saw a decline, with total sales amounting to $1.1 billion, a decrease from the nearly $1.3 billion recorded in both 2022 and 2023. The ...
New Jersey Governor Proposes Increase to Cannabis Social Equity Tax
LOS ANGELES- Governor Phil Murphy has proposed raising New Jersey's social equity excise fee on cannabis from $2.50 to $15 per ounce. This proposal aims to generate additional revenue for social service and violence intervention ...
Industrial Hemp Regulation Undergoing Comprehensive Review
LOS ANGELES- The regulatory framework governing industrial hemp is currently under extensive review, aiming to address emerging challenges and align with evolving industry practices. This initiative seeks to refine existing policies to better support the ...
Cannara Biotech Extends BMO Credit Facility and Convertible Debenture to Strengthen Financial Position
LOS ANGELES- Cannara Biotech Inc. has announced the extension and amendment of its existing credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and a convertible debenture with Olymbec Investments Inc. These strategic financial adjustments aim ...
New Zealand Delegation Led by Zoë Reece Targets Multibillion‑Dollar European Medicinal Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- New Zealand trade delegation, including key export company Ora Pharm, is advancing into Europe’s growing medicinal cannabis market. CEO Zoë Reece is spearheading the mission, aiming to build clinical and commercial partnerships for cannabinoid-derived therapies ...
North Carolina Governor Proposes Cannabis Legalization to Curb Unregulated Hemp Market
LOS ANGELES- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D) has urged legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis to address growing public health concerns surrounding the state’s unregulated hemp-derived THC market. In a video posted on X, ...
Michigan Dispensary Agrees to $205K Settlement Over Withheld Tip Dispute
LOS ANGELES- A Michigan-based cannabis dispensary chain, Timber Cannabis, has agreed to pay $205,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by employees claiming management withheld customer tips. While the company did not admit to any wrongdoing, ...
Missouri Medical Cannabis Sales Top $70M Sales Since October 2020
JEFFERSON, Mo.– Missouri's medical cannabis dispensaries sold nearly $16.4 million worth of cannabis products in June, bringing the yearly total in the state to more than $70 million. That’s according to the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade ...
The Parent Co & Glass House Terminate $50 Million Cannabis Investment Deal
SAN JOSE– TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), today announced that its previously announced conditional agreement to complete a $50 million strategic investment in GH Group, Inc, has been terminated by the parties effective today and the ...
Gage Growth Corp. and Wiz Khalifa’s Khalifa Kush Announce Partnership
DETROIT–Today, Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE), a premium cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, announced their exclusive partnership agreement with multi-platinum-selling, GRAMMY Award and Golden Globe® Award-nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa's brand, Khalifa Kush, to ...
Leading Psychedelic Wellness Company Delic Completes Acquisition of Ketamine Infusion Centers
VANCOUVER, BC– Delic Holdings, Inc. (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), a psychedelic wellness company has completed its acquisition of Ketamine Infusion Centers LLC. KIC is a limited liability corporation in Arizona, which owns and operates two ...
The Valens Company Enters Agreement to Manufacture Beverages and Edibles for Gallery Brands
KELOWNA, BC,– The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, announced today that it has entered a custom manufacturing agreement with Gallery Brands ("Gallery"), a premier cannabis brand house with a ...
California’s Largest Licensed Cannabis Wholesale Marketplace Nabis Secures $23 Million in Series B Funding
SAN FRANCISCO,– Nabis, a California's largest licensed cannabis wholesale marketplace platform, announced the company raised $23 million in a Series B funding round. The infusion of capital will support expansion of Nabis' online wholesaling business ...
Kadenwood Raises $50M to Accelerate Leadership Position in Shaping CBD Into Mainstream Wellness Category
NEWPORT BEACH–Kadenwood, a leading plant-based wellness company dedicated to fostering consumer trust and transparency, has raised $50 million of cash and media value in a Series B fundraising round with global purpose-led investment house The Craftory and Arcadian ...
Harborside Completes Acquisition of Sublime
OAKLAND–- Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sublimation Inc., an award-winning cannabis manufacturing company located in Oakland, CA, for ...
Leading Cannabis Law Firm Vicente Sederberg Launches ESG Practice
DENVER– Vicente Sederberg LLP, a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environmental, social, and governance practice aimed at helping the burgeoning cannabis and hemp industries become leaders in sustainability, corporate ...
Mexico Decriminalizes Cannabis Consumption For Personal Use
MEXICO CITY–Mexico's Supreme Court struck down laws which criminalized the recreational use of cannabis on Monday evening. While this falls far short of full supply chain legalization, Adults will be able to apply for permits to grow ...
USA’s 4th of July Weekend Cannabis Sales Forecast To Break Records
DENVER– The fourth of July is America's independence day. The U.S. national anthem, the 'Star-Spangled Banner,' recounts the famous battle of Fort McHenry, in the War of Independence and, since then, the day is famous ...
Pure Craft CBD Launches New Watermelon-Flavored Vegan CBD Gummies
SAN DIEGO–Pure Craft CBD, a CBD brand using nanotechnology to make premium bio-available products, is launching new watermelon-flavored vegan CBD gummies, perfect for the summer. A fan-favorite, Pure Craft CBD's gummies are vegan and come ...
Cannex Scientific Announces Agreement to Advance Commercialization of FDA-Regulated Cannabinoid Therapies
PITTSBURGH–Cannex Scientific Inc. a biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic discoveries in the area of cannabinoid medicine, today announced it has entered into a sponsored research agreement with Brigham and Women's Hospital. Cannex Scientific, through this ...
Schwazze Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Drift
DENVER–Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced signed definitive documents to acquire the assets of BG3 Investments, LLC dba Drift which consists of two cannabis retail stores located in Boulder, Colorado. This purchase continues Schwazze's expansion and growth plans ...
PharmaCann Completes $85 Million Senior Secured Note Offering
CHICAGO,– PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in the United States, today announced that it has completed a private offering of 12% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2025. The net ...
Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces Launch of Pre-Roll Production and Distribution in Arizona
VANCOUVER, BC–Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL) (OTC: HSTRF) (FRANKFURT: HOB) a diversified cannabis branding company is pleased to announce that it has commenced pre-roll production and distribution in Arizona to complement the Company's existing cannabis concentrate product suite in ...
Kiaro Holdings Corp Announce Q.1 Financial Results Ending April 2021
VANCOUVER, BC,–Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) announced its first-quarter financial results for the three months ended April 30, 2021, and 2020. All amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars. "With the majority of our ...
High Tide Continues to Expand U.S. E-Commerce Presence Through Acquisition of Daily High Club
CALGARY, AB,–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FRA: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that it is taking another step towards solidifying ...
The Parent Company Expands California Retail Footprint
SAN JOSE, Calif.,–The Parent Company or TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Calma West Hollywood, an operating dispensary ...
ManifestSeven Announces Strategic Review of Operations
RVINE, Calif.,– Manifest 7 Holdings Corporation (CSE: MSVN; OTCMKTS: MNFSF), an omnichannel platform for legal cannabis, announced that it has initiated a strategic review process to explore, review and evaluate a broad range of potential ...
Former Grassroots Cannabis Co-Founder Rejoins Cannabis Industry As CEO of Big Plan Holdings
CHICAGO–Joshua Joseph, one of the former Co-Founders of Grassroots Cannabis - which sold to Curaleaf for $850 million in July 2020 - has officially returned to the cannabis industry. Joseph, along with a partner, recently entered the Maine cannabis market with ...
Tikun Olam-Cannbit Takes Another Step Into The Pharmaceutical Arena
TEL AVIV–Tikun Olam Cannbit (TASE: TKUN) reports acquisition of 20% of the leading Femtech company Gynica, developer of cannabinoid-based solutions for women's health. Tikun Olam-Cannbit today reported an estimated NIS 5 million agreement for investment in 20% of the ...
Curaleaf Expands Presence in New Jersey with New Dispensary and Cultivation Facility
WAKEFIELD, Mass.,– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the opening of Curaleaf Edgewater Park, the Company's second dispensary in New Jersey and 107th ...
Humble & Fume Appoints Chief Executive Officer Joel Toguri From Supreme Cannabis
TORONTO–Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL), an integrated cannabis and distribution platform in North American, announced today the appointment of Joel Toguri as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 5, 2021. "Armed with significant leadership experience ...
