Case Studies
NY Cannabis Retailers Double in Number, Push Total Sales Past $2.5B Mark
NEW YORK – New York state's licensed Cannabis dispensaries grew ...
Ascend Wellness Partners with Cannabis Advocate for New Dispensary in New Jersey
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. disclosed a partnership ...
Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused ...
Trulieve Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. disclosed third-quarter results showing revenue of $288 million, edging up 1% from the year-ago period but dipping 5% from the second quarter. The figures highlight a push toward tighter operations ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with footprints in six states, disclosed third-quarter 2025 financials that showed revenue climbing 6.6% year-over-year to $65.7 million, driven by higher wholesales and customer ...
Verano Launches Dispensary in Restored Ohio Train Depot
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. marked another step in its Ohio operations with the announcement of a grand opening for its Zen Leaf dispensary in Antwerp, a small village in northwest Ohio. The site, set ...
Glass House Brands Marks Milestone as First U.S. Cannabis Stock Tradable on Robinhood
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. began trading on the Robinhood app this week, opening the door for a broader swath of retail investors to access shares in a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator. ...
Cannabis Industry Eyes Quadrupled Growth Through 2033, Research and Markets Reports
LOS ANGELES – A new report from Research and Markets forecasts the global Cannabis market will expand from $39.1 billion in 2024 to $151.72 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ...
Curaleaf Secures $100M Revolving Credit Facility
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. closed an expanded revolving credit agreement with Needham Bank, increasing its borrowing limit to $100 million from $40 million and extending the term to as long as five years. The ...
Trulieve Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. disclosed third-quarter results showing revenue of $288 million, edging up 1% from the year-ago period but dipping 5% from the second quarter. The figures highlight a push toward tighter operations ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with footprints in six states, disclosed third-quarter 2025 financials that showed revenue climbing 6.6% year-over-year to $65.7 million, driven by higher wholesales and customer ...
Seelos Therapeutics Delisted from Nasdaq Moves to OTC Market
LOS ANGELES- Seelos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced its delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange after failing to meet the minimum stockholder's equity requirement. Despite an extension until October 11, 2024, granted by ...
Mastering Employee Compliance: Navigating State-Specific Complexities in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES — Operating a cannabis business in the U.S. requires more than just understanding the industry's shifting landscape; it demands staying ahead of ever-evolving, state-specific regulations. Nowhere is this more critical than in managing ...
Psychedelics Market Sees Growth Amid Regulatory and Investment Shifts
LOS ANGELES- The psychedelics market in the U.S. is witnessing rapid expansion, driven by both regulatory advancements and increasing investor interest. The sector, valued at approximately $603.1 million in 2024, is projected to grow at ...
Mastering the Cannabis Market: 4 Key Strategies for Cultivation Success with BigMike
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. cannabis industry, projected to reach nearly $40 billion by the nearing close of 2024, presents both substantial opportunities and escalating challenges for cultivators. With rising competition, price compression, and increasing ...
ANNOUNCING: We’re ‘Stirring the Pot’ in New Classic Cannabis Debate Show Sponsored by Guy Rocourt Brand
GET READY to 'STIR THE POT': Cannabis Debates Heat Up in New Show "Stirring the Pot," Sponsored by Guy Rocourt Brand Launching October 2024, 'Stirring the Pot' Brings Together Industry Celebrities to Discuss the Hot Topics ...
Tennessee Introduces New Regulations for Hemp Product Sales
LOS ANGELES- Tennessee regulators have introduced significant new rules for the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products, which are set to take full effect on December 26, 2024. These regulations, overseen by the Tennessee Department ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Market Set to Reach €420 Million in 2024
BERLIN- Germany's medical cannabis market is poised for substantial growth in 2024, with sales projected to surpass €420 million ($455 million), according to a report by Prohibition Partners. The country, which has led Europe in ...
2024 Presidential Candidates Outline Contrasting Visions for Cannabis and Psychedelics Reform
LOS ANGELES- The 2024 presidential election is showcasing a diverse range of positions on cannabis and psychedelics reform, reflecting the evolving landscape of U.S. drug policy. Prominent candidates across both parties have taken varying stances, ...
Massachusetts Voters Divided Over Psychedelics Legalization Ahead of 2024 Ballot
LOS ANGELES- Massachusetts voters are set to decide on Question 4 in the upcoming November 5 ballot, which proposes the legalization and regulation of certain psychedelic substances for therapeutic and personal use. If approved, Massachusetts ...
The Normalization of Cannabis: Insights from California’s Consumption Lounges
LOS ANGELES — Cannabis has come a long way from its stigmatized past, with consumption lounges playing a pivotal role in normalizing its use. In California, legalization of these lounges is reshaping how consumers interact ...
Cannabis Industry Poised for $112 Billion Impact in 2024
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis financial market has been showing signs of both growth and challenges in 2024. The U.S. cannabis industry is projected to contribute $112.4 billion to the economy by the end of the ...
Florida Chamber of Commerce Launches Campaign Against Cannabis Legalization Amendment
LOS ANGELES- The Florida Chamber of Commerce has launched an online campaign opposing Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that could legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. Through its website, flbizagainsta3.com, the Chamber aims to educate ...
New York Opens Applications for $5 Million Cannabis-Funded Community Grants Program
NEW YORK- New York State has opened applications for a $5 million Community Reinvestment Grants program, funded by cannabis tax revenue. This initiative is designed to support areas that have been disproportionately impacted by past ...
Multiple States to Vote on Key Marijuana Legalization Measures in November 2024
LOS ANGELES- The November 5, 2024 election is set to be a critical moment for cannabis law reform, with several states considering ballot initiatives that could reshape marijuana policies across the U.S. Key states include ...
California Judge Upholds Emergency Regulations Banning THC in Hemp Products
LOS ANGELES- A California judge has recently upheld emergency regulations that restrict the sale of hemp products containing any detectable levels of THC. The decision came after hemp companies challenged the state's new rules, arguing ...
Kamala Harris Pledges to Federally Legalize Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a commitment to federally legalize cannabis if elected in the 2024 presidential race. Her campaign emphasizes that legalizing recreational cannabis will address systemic inequalities, particularly those affecting ...
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Involving Trucker Fired Over CBD-Related THC Test
LOS ANGELES-The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case involving Douglas Horn, a trucker who claims he was wrongfully fired after testing positive for THC, which he attributes to using a ...
New Hampshire Senate Blocks Cannabis Greenhouse Bill Despite Overwhelming House Support
LOS ANGELES- New Hampshire lawmakers have failed to override Governor Chris Sununu’s veto of a bill that would have allowed medical cannabis producers to cultivate cannabis in greenhouses. The House of Representatives had voted overwhelmingly, ...
Czech Senate Approves Regulation of Kratom and HHC Sales
LOS ANGELES- The Czech Senate has approved new legislation regulating the sale of kratom and hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a move aimed at safeguarding public health, especially for minors. These changes follow a high-profile incident in January ...
Nebraska Officials Scrutinize Medical Cannabis Petition Signatures
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska state officials are questioning the validity of signatures supporting two medical cannabis ballot initiatives, sparking a legal battle over whether the measures should remain on the upcoming November ballot. Secretary of State ...
Tilray Reports 13% Decline in Cannabis Revenue for Q1 FY25
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands, a lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, announced a 13% decline in its cannabis revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending August 31, 2024. Despite overall growth in ...
Arkansas Supreme Court Cannabis Ballot Case Advances as Two Justices Recuse Themselves
LOS ANGELES- Two Arkansas Supreme Court justices have recused themselves from a key case involving a cannabis ballot measure, without providing any explanation for their decisions. Chief Justice John Kemp and Associate Justice Courtney Hudson ...
Delaware Receives Over 1,200 Cannabis Business License Applications Ahead of Market Launch
LOS ANGELES- Delaware officials have received 1,269 applications for cannabis business licenses, significantly surpassing expectations, as the state prepares to launch its adult-use cannabis market. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) opened the application ...
Missouri Health Department Requests $877K to Enforce Hemp Product Ban
LOS ANGELES- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has requested $877,000 to fund the enforcement of Gov. Mike Parson’s ban on intoxicating hemp products. The request is part of a preliminary budget ...
Opinion: The Spectacular Fall From Grace of California Cannabis
LOS ANGELES-California cannabis’ fall from grace has been nothing short of spectacular. High taxes and fees, local bans, contaminated products making it to market, and misdemeanor penalties for commercial-scale unlicensed grows have hurt the regulated ...
