Case Studies
Cannabis B2B Gets a Credit Layer: FundCanna Plugs BNPL Into Apex Trading
SAN DIEGO – FundCanna, the largest dedicated provider of working ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports FY and Fiscal Q4 2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported its financial and operational ...
Definium Doses First Patient in Second Phase 3 LSD-Based Trial
NEW YORK – Definium Therapeutics Inc. has taken another step forward in its late-stage testing of a psychedelic-derived treatment for major depressive disorder. The company announced that the first participant received a dose in the ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc. released its first-quarter earnings for 2026, showing revenue slightly ahead of internal expectations but down from the year-ago period, with profitability pressured by higher costs and soft wholesale ...
Planet 13 Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financials, reflecting the effects of substantial operational changes and declines in top-line figures, yet showcasing margin gains and cost controls as indications of progress ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2026 Financial and Operational Results
EDMONTON – SNDL Inc. disclosed a 4.4% drop in net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as softness in both its Cannabis and liquor businesses weighed on results. The company, which operates ...
Hemp THC Ban Moves Closer as Congressional Fixes Collapse
WASHINGTON – The federal clock on hemp-derived THC products is ticking with no sign of relief from Capitol Hill. Amendments filed last week to delay, or in one case accelerate, the November 12 ban on ...
Helus Pharma Teams Up with TARA Mind on Veteran Mental Health Efforts
NEW YORK – Helus Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel serotonergic agonists (NSAs) to treat mental health conditions, announced it has joined forces with TARA Mind to help recruit veterans for its ...
Rescheduling: What it Actually Means for US Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – For years, the Cannabis industry's most reliable tradition has been misreading federal signals. When the DEA floated rescheduling proposals, operators popped champagne. When states passed adult-use laws, investors rushed in ahead of ...
Definium Doses First Patient in Second Phase 3 LSD-Based Trial
NEW YORK – Definium Therapeutics Inc. has taken another step forward in its late-stage testing of a psychedelic-derived treatment for major depressive disorder. The company announced that the first participant received a dose in the ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc. released its first-quarter earnings for 2026, showing revenue slightly ahead of internal expectations but down from the year-ago period, with profitability pressured by higher costs and soft wholesale ...
Planet 13 Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financials, reflecting the effects of substantial operational changes and declines in top-line figures, yet showcasing margin gains and cost controls as indications of progress ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot: The Architecture of Cannabis Regulatory Frameworks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK — Highly Capitalized Network-HCN proudly announces the launch of a new original podcast, "Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot," dedicated to politics, legislation, and the evolving cannabis industry landscape in ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2025 Earnings
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported net revenue of CAD $204.9 million, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period ...
Cybin CEO to Discuss Medical Innovation at Milken Institute Global Conference
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. a neuropsychiatry company, announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Doug Drysdale, will participate in a panel discussion at the 28th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. The panel, titled "The Global Landscape ...
Regulatory Advances Propel Global Medical Cannabis Market Growth
LOS ANGELES- The global medical cannabis market is experiencing significant growth, driven by regulatory reforms and increased acceptance of cannabis-based therapies. According to the "Medical Marijuana - Global Strategic Business Report 2025," the market was ...
Federal Inaction on Cannabis Exports May Cost U.S. Economy $10 Billion Annually
LOS ANGELES- The United States' federal stance on cannabis exports is potentially costing the economy up to $10 billion each year, according to industry analyses. While domestic cannabis sales are projected to reach $35.3 billion ...
LEEF Brands Reports Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and the full year of 2024. The company reported a 19% ...
California Lawmakers Advance Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Increase
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis industry is confronting a potential tax increase that stakeholders warn could exacerbate existing challenges. Assembly Bill 564 (AB 564), introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), seeks to prevent the ...
Glass House Brands Schedules Q1 2025 Earnings Call for May 13
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on the California market, announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 13, after market ...
Nebraska Attorney General Challenges Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers continues to contest the implementation of the state's voter-approved medical cannabis law, citing concerns over the legality of the ballot initiatives and the regulatory framework established by the ...
Missouri Evaluates Cannabis Market Health
LOS ANGELES- The state of Missouri has initiated a comprehensive evaluation of its cannabis industry, commissioning a study to assess market health and inform decisions on the potential issuance of additional cannabis facility licenses. In ...
Seth Yatakan Announced as Keynote Speaker for LinkedLive CannabizCon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2025 Cannabis Powerbroker Seth Yakatan to Deliver Keynote Address at Highly Capitalized Network’s Groundbreaking Virtual Business Summit, LinkedIn Live HCN CannabizCon LOS ANGELES, CA – Highly Capitalized Network (HCN) is ...
UK Reports 90% Reduction in Mail-Order Cannabis Imports from Thailand
LOS ANGELES- The United Kingdom has reported a 90% decrease in cannabis shipments arriving by mail from Thailand during the first quarter of 2025. This significant decline follows enhanced cooperation between UK and Thai authorities ...
Cannabis Council of Canada Urges Policy Reforms Following Carney’s Election Victory
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabis Council of Canada has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his recent election victory, while simultaneously calling for immediate policy reforms to support the nation's legal cannabis industry. ...
Former Metrc Executive Alleges Company Enabled Illegal Cannabis Sales in Whistleblower Suit
LOS ANGELES- A former senior executive at Metrc, the leading cannabis compliance tracking company in the U.S., has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit accusing the firm of turning a blind eye to unlawful activity, including ...
Beer Gets Burned, Hemp Drinks Heat Up
New insights from Whitney Economics show hemp beverages could win big as tariffs slam the beer industry The team at Whitney Economics just dropped their latest cannabis and hemp market forecast—and it’s a must-read for ...
Cannabis Prices Decline in New York Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- The legal cannabis market in New York is experiencing a notable decrease in product prices, coinciding with rapid industry growth and increased consumer access. Price Reductions Across Product Categories Recent data indicates a ...
Psilocybin Use Rises Amid Shifting Public Perception and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate a significant increase in psilocybin use across the United States, correlating with evolving public attitudes and regulatory developments. Data from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain ...
$10M Medicaid Settlement Raises Alarms Over Political Spending Tied to DeSantis’ Anti-Cannabis Push
LOS ANGELES- Florida’s medical settlement funds are under scrutiny after a $10 million payment intended for charitable use was channeled to two organizations that later fueled a high-dollar campaign against adult-use cannabis in the state. ...
Village Farms International Granted 180-Day Extension to Meet NASDAQ
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc.has received a 180-day extension from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to regain compliance with the exchange's minimum bid price requirement. This extension follows the expiration of the initial compliance ...
Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Framework for Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move towards federal cannabis reform, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act. The legislation aims to establish ...
Greewave Advisors Analysis: Cannabis Companies & Cash Flow – Size Matters
Over the past 6 years (2019-2024), the Tier 1 Multistate Operators (MSOs) have generated $2.3B in Cash Flow from Operations (CFO); Assuming all unpaid 280E related tax liabilities are satisfied this amount is $1.3 Billion. ...
New Mexico Takes a Landmark Step Toward Legal Psychedelic Therapy
LOS ANGELES- New Mexico just made history—again. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially signed the Medical Psilocybin Act into law, positioning New Mexico as the third U.S. state to legalize psilocybin for therapeutic use. But ...
4/20 Cannabis Price Wars: How a Cultural Milestone Became a Cautionary Tale
LOS ANGELES- Once a day to honor cannabis culture, April 20th—aka 4/20—has increasingly become a flashpoint in the cannabis industry’s struggle for survival. What began as a grassroots celebration has devolved, in many markets, into ...
Montana Legislature Approves Bill to Tighten Cannabis Product Regulations
LOS ANGELES— The Montana Legislature has passed House Bill 636, introducing new restrictions on cannabis products. The Senate approved the bill with a 37–12 vote, following the House's 84–15 approval last month. House Bill ...
