Case Studies
Virginia Lawmakers Enact Plan for Legal Cannabis Sales
RICHMOND – The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates gave ...
Abstrax Earns Spot on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List
IRVINE – Abstrax, the botanical flavor science company that built ...
AYR Wellness Hands Off Three More States to Arboretum
MIAMI – AYR Wellness Inc. has completed the transfer of ...
LeafLink Releases 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide
NEW YORK – LeafLink, a unified B2B marketplace and technology platform built specifically for the Cannabis industry, published its annual 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide, delivering one of the most comprehensive data snapshots the legal ...
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Those Ready to Break Free from Nicotine
BALTIMORE – Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have published findings from a pilot randomized clinical trial that points to potential advantages of psilocybin-assisted therapy over standard nicotine replacement for helping adults quit cigarettes. Published in ...
Hall of Flowers Relocates Northern California Event to Sacramento
LOS ANGELES – After eight years in Santa Rosa, the B2B Cannabis trade show Hall of Flowers is moving its Northern California event to the Cal Expo exhibition halls in Sacramento. The newly confirmed dates, ...
WM Technology to Delist from Nasdaq
IRVINE – WM Technology, Inc., the company behind the Weedmaps online Cannabis marketplace, announced that it will voluntarily pull its Class A common stock and warrants from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The move comes ...
Bioxyne to Manufacture Medical Cannabis Products for Aurora Cannabis
SYDNEY – In a development that highlights the growing emphasis on dependable supply chains across the medical Cannabis sector, Bioxyne Limited has secured a manufacturing agreement with Aurora Cannabis Inc. to produce pharmaceutical-grade medicinal Cannabis ...
Distressed Assets Are Reshaping Cannabis M&A
LOS ANGELES- Distressed assets are now driving the next phase of Cannabis M&A. What appears on the surface to be a slowdown in deal activity is, in reality, a shift in how transactions are being ...
Charlotte Figi Day: The Enduring Legacy of a Girl Who Sparked a Revolution in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – Every year on April 7, Colorado officially observes Charlotte Figi Day, a day set aside by proclamation of Governor Jared Polis to honor a remarkable young girl whose courage, suffering, and breakthrough ...
LeafLink Releases 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide
NEW YORK – LeafLink, a unified B2B marketplace and technology platform built specifically for the Cannabis industry, published its annual 2026 Wholesale Cannabis Pricing Guide, delivering one of the most comprehensive data snapshots the legal ...
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Those Ready to Break Free from Nicotine
BALTIMORE – Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have published findings from a pilot randomized clinical trial that points to potential advantages of psilocybin-assisted therapy over standard nicotine replacement for helping adults quit cigarettes. Published in ...
Hall of Flowers Relocates Northern California Event to Sacramento
LOS ANGELES – After eight years in Santa Rosa, the B2B Cannabis trade show Hall of Flowers is moving its Northern California event to the Cal Expo exhibition halls in Sacramento. The newly confirmed dates, ...
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Regulatory Compliance Costs
LOS ANGELES- Every entrepreneur, CFO and CEO needs to know that navigating regulatory compliance in the cannabis industry is not just a legal obligation, but also a significant financial undertaking. As the cannabis market continues ...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Advocates for Hemp Restrictions and Medical Cannabis Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for restricting the sale of unregulated hemp-derived THC products while advocating for the expansion of the state's medical cannabis program. In a recent opinion piece, ...
Minnesota Approves Hemp Seed Meal for Laying Hens
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has authorized the use of hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens, positioning Minnesota among the first states to permit this ingredient in poultry diets. Hemp ...
Vireo Growth Inc. Secures $75 Million Financing and Acquires Four Cannabis Operators
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. has announced a $75 million equity financing at $0.625 per share, alongside agreements to acquire four single-state cannabis operators for approximately $397 million in all-stock transactions. The acquisitions include Proper ...
Canopy USA Appoints M. Brooks Jorgensen as President
LOS ANGELES- Canopy USA, a subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation, has announced the appointment of M. Brooks Jorgensen as its new President. Jorgensen brings over two decades of experience in the wine and spirits industry, ...
Expanding Investment Horizons: Opportunities for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK-The cannabis industry is evolving, presenting fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to think beyond traditional boundaries. While some cannabis-specific investors may be stepping back, there’s growing interest from wellness-focused capital, accredited investors, and innovative ...
The Rise of a New Era of Consumption: Cannabis-Infused Drinks
LOS ANGELES-Cannabis-infused beverages have rapidly gained traction in recent years as a popular alternative to traditional consumption methods such as smoking and vaping. With the increasing legalization of cannabis in the United States and other ...
Ottawa’s Psilocybin Retailers Maintain Operations Amid National Enforcement Actions
LOS ANGELES- In Ottawa, several storefronts openly selling psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, continue to operate with minimal interference from local law enforcement. This contrasts with actions in other Canadian municipalities, where authorities ...
DEA Postpones Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing to 2025
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has postponed its public hearing on the proposed rescheduling of cannabis under federal law. Initially scheduled for December 2, 2024, the hearing is now expected to occur in ...
What You Need to Know About Cash Flow Management
NEW YORK- Every CFO and entrepreneur in Cannabis and Psychedelics needs to know that efficient cash flow management is essential in the cannabis industry, where companies face specific financial challenges. WELCOME Back to this fresh ...
Cansortium Completes Merger with RIV Capital
LOS ANGELES- Cansortium Inc., operating under the Fluent brand, has finalized its merger with RIV Capital Inc., establishing a multi-state cannabis operator with a presence in Florida, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. The merger results ...
Psyence Biomed Completes $2 Million Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Psyence Biomedical Ltd. , a biotechnology firm specializing in psilocybin-based psychedelic medicines, has finalized a private placement, securing approximately $2 million in gross proceeds. The financing involved the issuance of 1,000,000 common shares ...
Cannabis Industry Forecast for 2025: A Year of Transformation
LOS ANGELES—As the calendar turns to 2025, the cannabis industry stands on the brink of transformation. This year could mark a pivotal point, shaped by evolving policies, shifting consumer preferences, and new market opportunities on ...
Travis Ahern Named Executive Director of Massachusetts Cannabis Commission
LOS ANGELES- The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has selected Holliston Town Manager, Travis Ahern, as its new Executive Director. Ahern's appointment follows a comprehensive search process that began earlier this year. He was among ...
Kaya Holdings Unveils Psilocybin Therapy Series at Sacred Mushroom Center
LOS ANGELES- Kaya Holdings, Inc. a in wellness and mental health solutions, has announced an inaugural open house event for its psilocybin treatment center, The Sacred Mushroom™. The event will take place on Friday, December ...
Psyence Biomedical Regains Nasdaq Compliance
LOS ANGELES- Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBM) has regained compliance with all Nasdaq continued listing requirements, as confirmed by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel. The company had previously requested a transfer from The Nasdaq Global Market ...
MariMed Launches Wholesale Cannabis Operations in Missouri
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc, a multi-state cannabis operator, has initiated wholesale operations in Missouri, marking its expansion into a sixth revenue-generating state. The company's premium product lines—including Betty’s Eddies™ fruit chews, Bubby’s Baked™ confections, Vibations™ ...
LEEF Brands Closes CAD $500K Financing Round
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. , a California-based cannabis extraction and manufacturing company, has successfully closed the second tranche of its private placement financing, securing an additional CAD $500,000. This follows the first tranche, which ...
FDA Restricts Psychoactive Mushroom in Edibles
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the use of Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms and their psychoactive compounds—muscimol, ibotenic acid, and muscarine—in food products. The FDA has ...
How to Read an Income Statement Like A Boss: Lessons from P&G
LOS ANGELES--At Procter & Gamble (P&G), we were taught to analyze financial statements with precision, breaking them down into actionable insights that link business performance to strategy. Cannabis companies can apply these same principles to ...
Aurora Cannabis Expands Distribution in Australia
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a distribution partnership between its wholly owned subsidiary, MedReleaf Australia, and The Entourage Effect, a company that provides distribution and support services to pharmacies in Australia. Under this ...
Weedmaps Founders Propose to Take Company Private
LOS ANGELES- Co-founders Doug Francis and Justin Hartfield of WM Technology, Inc., the parent company of Weedmaps, have proposed to take the company private. They offered $1.70 per share in cash for the approximately 68% ...
The Benefits of Using Hydroponics for Cannabis Cultivation
LOS ANGELES--Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants in a water-based, nutrient-rich solution rather than soil, has become increasingly popular among cannabis cultivators. This method offers several advantages, particularly when it comes to optimizing growth, enhancing ...
The Global Growth of Hydroponics in Cannabis Cultivation
LOS ANGELES--The hydroponics industry is experiencing unprecedented growth worldwide, driven largely by its increasing adoption in the cannabis sector. As cannabis legalization expands across continents, cultivators are turning to hydroponic systems to meet the demand ...
Vireo Goes on Shopping Spree Becoming a New Cannabis MSO
NEW YORK--Cannabis multistate operator (MSO) Vireo Growth has taken a significant leap forward by securing $75 million in equity financing and acquiring four companies, including three single-state operators and a delivery and analytics platform. This ...
