Case Studies
Thai PM Renews Drug Crackdown Vow as Cannabis Sector Awaits Policy Clarity
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who once spearheaded Thailand's ...
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by ...
Colorado Issues Initial Psilocybin Business Licenses
LOS ANGELES- In January 2025, Colorado began accepting applications for psilocybin-related business licenses, following the approval of regulations by the Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Department of Revenue. These licenses encompass roles such as ...
LEEF Brands to Enter New York’s Expanding Cannabis Market with Acquisition of Tier 1 Processing License
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. California-based cannabis extraction company, has announced the signing of a binding Letter of Intent to acquire a Tier 1 processing license in New York. This strategic move positions LEEF to ...
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 ...
LA County DA Launches Campaign to Educate Teens on Cannabis Risks
LOS ANGELES- Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has initiated a public service campaign to educate youth and caregivers about the risks associated with modern cannabis products, which are significantly more potent than those available ...
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Reports Q3 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc. has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting key metrics and strategic developments. As of September 30, 2024, the company's loan portfolio stood ...
Medicinal Cannabis Companies Target Veterans with Social Media Promotions, Raising Ethical Concerns
LOS ANGELES- Recent reports indicate that medicinal cannabis companies are increasingly targeting veterans through social media platforms, promoting free products and subscription services. This marketing strategy aims to attract veterans by offering complimentary samples and ...
Republican Gains in Last Week’s Election Signal Setbacks for U.S. Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES – Last Wednesday’s election marked a pivotal moment in U.S. cannabis policy, as Republican gains across several states stoked a fresh wave of resistance against adult-use cannabis legalization. This shift, especially pronounced in ...
Colorado Issues Initial Psilocybin Business Licenses
LOS ANGELES- In January 2025, Colorado began accepting applications for psilocybin-related business licenses, following the approval of regulations by the Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Department of Revenue. These licenses encompass roles such as ...
LEEF Brands to Enter New York’s Expanding Cannabis Market with Acquisition of Tier 1 Processing License
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. California-based cannabis extraction company, has announced the signing of a binding Letter of Intent to acquire a Tier 1 processing license in New York. This strategic move positions LEEF to ...
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 ...
Top Tips For Using CBD For Arthritis Pain Management
HCN– Cannabidiol (CBD) has been widely popularized as a potential treatment for forms of chronic pain such as arthritis pain and other types of joint pain. Does the science support the idea that CBD might ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Oceania
HCN Investigates – Oceania, which comprises Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding islands, is expected to embrace both medical and recreational cannabis in the near future. According to cannabis analytics firm Prohibition Partners, the Oceanian ...
Dip Devices “Little Dipper” Promises Big Dabs From A Little Package
For the consummate cannabis concentrate enthusiast, one form of dabbing is never enough. Sometimes a massive rig made of heady glass complete with matching blowtorch is the flavor of the moment, other times an e-nail ...
California Cannabis Brand Launches Purposeful Pre-Rolls Donating $8.46 To Help End Mass Incarceration
VENICE, CA, – Substance, a premium California cannabis brand committed to propelling racial equity will release limited edition premium pre-rolls to help in the fight to end mass incarceration. In a purposeful collaboration ...
Mexico’s Landmark Cannabis Bill One Step Closer To Becoming Law
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Two special committees of Mexico’s Lower House of Congress late on Monday approved a draft bill to decriminalize marijuana and sent it on to the full chamber, bringing it a step ...
Veterans Action Council Announce Policy ”Green Paper” On Cannabis For Vets
CARLSBAD, Calif., – The Green Paper outlines significant and key concerns within the medical cannabis community, and what the Veterans Action Council feel are potential remedies, particularly as they relate to our Veterans. As Veterans of the ...
Woman’s International History Month: Investigating Cannabis and Pregnancy
OAKLAND – Cannabis has been used medicinally throughout history for all different kinds of maladies, including many women’s health conditions. Ancient Egyptians made a paste made of cannabis leaves to put on sore breasts for ...
Curaleaf to Enter European Cannabis Market with Acquisition of EMMAC Life Sciences Limited
WAKEFIELD, Mass.,– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) , a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EMMAC Life Sciences Limited ("EMMAC"), ...
Hemp in Everything Signs Exclusive Deal with CBD Lounge
CHARLOTTE, N.C.,– Hemp in Everything - a company devoted to natural and organically -grown hemp-infused lifestyle products - today announced an exclusive partnership with Hideaway Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hideaway, located at 2710 Tuckaseegee Road, is the ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2020 Financial Results
TORONTO – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified organically grown cannabis, reports its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ...
Last Prisoner Project Calls on President Biden to Grant Clemency to Federal Cannabis Prisoners
NEW YORK – The Last Prisoner Project has launched 'A Time To Heal,' an advocacy campaign calling on President Biden to leverage his clemency power to commute the sentences of thousands of people unjustifiably incarcerated ...
Curaleaf Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2020 Financial and Operational Results
WAKEFIELD, Mass.– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. ...
TILT Launching Female-Forward Brand ”Her Highness NYC” Into Mass.
PHOENIX – TILT Holdings Inc. (CSE: TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF), a provider of business solutions to the global cannabis industry that includes inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development, distribution and retail, is pleased to announce ...
Justice Arrives For 26,000 San Diegans: Cannabis Felonies Reduced To Misdemeanors
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that San Diego County announced that nearly 26,000 people with felony cannabis-law violations on their records in San Diego County had them reduced to misdemeanors last month. ...
This Week: Major Cannabis Companies Plan To Announce Fourth-Quarter Results
NEW YORK – Major cannabis companies that are reporting their fourth-quarter results (after market closes on the following dates) include: TUESDAY 3/9 Curaleaf Holdings Inc. reports fourth-quarter results after the market closes. Acreage Holdings Inc. reports fourth-quarter earnings after ...
France Becomes The First Country to Ban All Five Pesticides Linked to Bee Deaths
PARIS – France, inadvertently, is now leading the world in saving the bees by setting a benchmark in the global effort to save the bees and prevent “ecological Armageddon.'' This is very relevant to cannabis. ...
Morocco: One Of Largest Cannabis Producers In World Set To Legalize Cannabis
RABAT – Morocco produces an estimated 70% of Europe’s cannabis products. Cannabis in Morocco grows in the rugged but fertile Rif Mountains. The local strain of cannabis is known as Beldiya, but it's gradually disappearing ...
Green Thumb Industries & Cannabis-Infused Beverage Cann Announce National Expansion
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of Rise™ Dispensaries, today announced an exclusive partnership with leading cannabis-infused beverage ...
COOKIES Retail Footprint Expands In Michigan With 7th Dispensary Opening
DETROIT – Gage Cannabis Co. a leading cannabis brand operator in Michigan, announced it will begin serving adult-use consumers at its second COOKIES provisioning center in Kalamazoo starting on Saturday, March 6; the announcement comes quickly after the COOKIES location ...
Cannabis Events Plan Comeback, Anticipating End of Pandemic
LOS ANGELES – The cannabis events circuit is coming back to life after the long hiatus because of the pandemic. Of the recent events announced, these include the annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo is ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Africa
HCN Investigates – Africa has a long history of medicinal cannabis use. Find out how this continent’s modern entrepreneurs are finding funding for legal African cannabis ventures. Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Africa ...
Columbia Care Announce Results For Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020
NEW YORK – Columbia Care Inc. announce preliminary results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. The Company is also issuing 2021 guidance. Below is their recent press release statements: “Our ...
Tryp Therapeutics Announces Listing On OTCQB
LA JOLLA, California – Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) a pharmaceutical company focused on identifying and developing clinical-stage compounds for diseases with high unmet medical needs, announced today that it has submitted its application for a ...
Massachusetts Legislators File New Bills Decriminalizing Drug Possession & Use
BOSTON – Massachusetts state legislature's decriminalization bill was introduced in the House by Representatives Liz Miranda and Mike Connolly with a virtually identical bill in the Senate by Julian Cyr. If passed, this bill would ...
BDSA Reports Global Cannabis Sales Exceeded $21 Billion in 2020; Forecasts $56 Billion by 2026
BOULDER – BDSA announced today the release of its 2020 cannabis sales data and forecast future sales by region. Global cannabis sales reached nearly $21.3 billion in 2020, an increase of 48% over 2019 sales ...
