Case Studies
DMT Reveals Promising Potential in Stroke Recovery, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES – A compound long associated with visionary experiences ...
Rolling into Wellness 4 in 10 Californians Choose Cannabis, Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES - A comprehensive study conducted by the University ...
Cannabis Reform Stalls, Former Republican Calls for Action
LOS ANGELES - Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), renowned for ...
Understanding Price Compression and Market Trends in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that price compression is a pressing challenge in the cannabis industry, driven by increased competition, oversupply, and constantly shifting consumer demands and preferences. As prices decline, it becomes increasingly ...
Société québécoise du cannabis Reports C$40.5 Million in Third Quarter Income
LOS ANGELES- The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), Quebec's government-operated cannabis retailer, announced a comprehensive income of C$40.5 million for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending January 4, 2025. This represents an increase ...
Idaho House Advances Bill Imposing $300 Minimum Fine for Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho House of Representatives has passed House Bill 7, which mandates a minimum fine of $300 for adults convicted of possessing three ounces or less of cannabis. Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) introduced ...
Cannabis Means Business — a Bold New Vision for CWCBExpo
NEW YORK (New York)-- Cannabis Means Business (CMB) is a new vision for the show previously run as CWCBExpo. This evolution is a significant shift in the landscape of cannabis industry events and reflects the ...
AICPA Calls for IRS Guidance on Cannabis Tax Policy Amid Potential Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is calling on the IRS and Treasury Department to provide updated guidance on tax policy for cannabis businesses in light of a potential rescheduling of ...
Green Dragon and Eaze to Close Operations Amid Financial Challenges and Industry Downturn
LOS ANGELES- Green Dragon, a multi-state cannabis operator with facilities in Colorado and Florida, is set to cease operations by the end of 2024. This move will affect all 17 of its dispensaries in Colorado ...
NCIA Among Speakers Approved for DEA’s Landmark Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing in December
LOS ANGELES-The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is preparing for its cannabis rescheduling hearing set for December 2 by selecting speakers to participate. Several organizations, including the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), have received approval to ...
Understanding Price Compression and Market Trends in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that price compression is a pressing challenge in the cannabis industry, driven by increased competition, oversupply, and constantly shifting consumer demands and preferences. As prices decline, it becomes increasingly ...
Société québécoise du cannabis Reports C$40.5 Million in Third Quarter Income
LOS ANGELES- The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), Quebec's government-operated cannabis retailer, announced a comprehensive income of C$40.5 million for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending January 4, 2025. This represents an increase ...
Idaho House Advances Bill Imposing $300 Minimum Fine for Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho House of Representatives has passed House Bill 7, which mandates a minimum fine of $300 for adults convicted of possessing three ounces or less of cannabis. Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) introduced ...
CBD and Psoriasis: What Does the Research Say?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 125 million people around the globe suffer from this immune condition, making psoriasis one of the world’s most widespread diseases. Psoriasis didn’t become this prevalent because it’s ...
How Do Cannabis Topicals Work?
The number of methods to deliver cannabinoids to the body has been growing as of late, as the number of states legalizing cannabis continues to rise. Long gone are the days where people had to ...
How Did CBD Become The Second Most Popular Cannabinoid?
Summary: CBD history is littered with tales of triumphs and setbacks. Are you sure you know exactly how that bottle of CBD tincture ended up in your hand? Take a ride through time with us. ...
Extractor Next Leaf Solutions Wins More Cannabis Patents: 2nd Biggest Cannabis Patents
TORONTO – Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. a major cannabis extractor, announced that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has granted the Company a patent for the acetylation of cannabinoids. The patent covers a process for acetylating cannabidiol/CBD, ...
What Are THC Gummies?
One of the most popular products on dispensary shelves today are THC gummies. Available in a variety of flavors and formulations, cannabis gummies consistently outsell other ingestibles. According to BDS Analytics, “During the first four ...
Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Aphria Price Targets: Sees CPG Angle In Move
TORONTO – Canadian Aphria (APHA) a leading cannabis company had its target price increased by the influential Cantor Fitzgerald. Cantor raised their target price of to C$26 from C$11.75 on Friday, to factor in its ...
Massachusetts City Moves To Decriminalize Psychedelic Plants And Mushrooms
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — The Massachusetts city of Somerville is joining many other similar towns across the U.S.A. that are decriminalizing psychedelic plants and mushrooms. The city council voted unanimously, nine to zero, on the resolution ...
Illinois Social Equity Applicants Wait For Promised Support
CHICAGO – Social Equity was a major component of Illinois legalization of cannabis. The state created a fund from the revenue to help those most impacted by the failed war on drug to legally operate ...
Can CBD Become A Safe Drug For Sports Athletes?
Summary: Is it safe for athletes to take CBD, and is this cannabinoid beneficial for athletic performance? Find answers to these questions and more in this guide. Top Athletes Who Use CBD Even among some ...
Cannabis Beverages Category Growth Outpaces Booming Cannabis Market
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Weed beverages are a new and refreshing addition to the cannabis products range. With the recent M&A from Aphria purchasing a US craft brewery, cannabis beverages are getting considerable attention from existing ...
Aphria Reports Record Sales in Q2 but Net Loss Widens
LEAMINGTON, Ontario – Aphria (APHA) the biggest company in Canadian recreational pot shares climbed more than 18 per cent after the major LP reported a record-breaking quarter for recreational cannabis sales, confirming analyst expectations for ...
Leading Oregon Compliance Company Gets Ready for Psilocybin
PORTLAND – Hemp, CBD, THC-cannabis and now psilocybin compliance? Bring it on say compliance consulting firm Allay. They announced this week they're launching a new division focused on supporting businesses with the regulation of the ...
Cannabis Industry Veteran Steve DeAngelo Departs Harborside
Harborside Announces Departure of Steve DeAngelo OAKLAND - Harborside Inc. (HBOR), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, announces that the Company and Steve DeAngelo are separating, and the Company is eliminating the role of Chairman Emeritus, ...
Cannabis to be ignored by UFC in anti-doping tests
LAS VEGAS – UFC leadership said they plan to ignore cannabis in its anti-doping policy, and will not punish users unless they use cannabis for enhancing performances The amendment to the rules was announced the ...
Cannabis Companies Still Cannot Seek Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
DENVER–A bankruptcy court in Colorado last week threw out United Cannabis Corp.'s Chapter 11 case, finding “good cause” to grant a Justice Department motion to dismiss based on the company’s ties to cannabis. Judge Joseph ...
Local Activists Succeed in Decriminalization of Mushrooms In Michigan City
ANN ARBOR, MI — Magic mushrooms and other psychedelic plants and fungi are now effectively decriminalized in Ann Arbor, at least in terms of city police enforcement priority. This week, following up the Council's decision, ...
Moving Closer To Legalization New York Proposes New Cannabis Regulator
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo pledged to legalize the recreational cannabis use in New York, proposing a new office to regulate the market and licensing opportunities for communities most affected by the disparate enforcement of drug ...
Judge Order Cannabis Companies To Stop Billboard Advertising
The California Bureau of Cannabis Control has been tasked to inform all cannabis business owners that they can no longer advertise on highways that cross state lines, according to a judgement from San Luis Obispo ...
Mexico Gives The Green Light To Medical Cannabis
MEXICO CITY - Mexico’s health ministry have published rules this week regulating the use of medical cannabis, a first major reform that makes Mexico the world’s largest legal cannabis market. The new regulation was signed ...
Women Inclusion Network and WEIC Join Forces To Support Women In Cannabis
LOS ANGELES --The Arcview Group’s Women’s Inclusion Network joins forces with Women Empowered in Cannabis (WEiC) to develop a cohesive program that benefits members of both organizations. In 2021, Women’s Inclusion Network and WEiC will offer joint membership, access ...
California Will Facilitate Greater Access To Financial Services in Cannabis
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California state cannabis licensing authorities – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Department of Public Health – provided notice to the public of proposed ...
California Consolidates Cannabis Regulatory Bodies Into One Super Regulator
SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom (pictured above) fiscal year 2021-2022 budget proposal released today includes a proposal to consolidate the three state licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis Control. This proposal was ...
