Case Studies
Ascend Wellness Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. reported its Q2 ...
iAnthus Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK-TORONTO – iAnthus Capital Holdings posted its fiscal first-quarter results for 2026, revealing a company focused on operational tweaks while navigating softer sales in a competitive Cannabis market. The multi-state operator, active across retail ...
Organigram Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. released its financial results, marking a quarter shaped by shifts in consumer preferences and execution issues in key categories. The Canadian producer, known for holding the top market share position ...
Cannabis 3.0: From Getting High to Getting Clinical
NEW YORK-Cannabis is entering a new phase, and this one is about much more than consumption. For decades, Cannabis was trapped in prohibition and treated mainly as a legal problem. Then came commercialization, when Cannabis ...
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 ...
Innocan Pharma Closes Additional Insider Debenture
HERZLIYA-CALGARY – Innocan Pharma Corp. announced that it had completed the closing of an additional secured debenture with its largest shareholder, Tamar Innovest Ltd., for gross proceeds of $200,000. The financing follows the company’s earlier ...
iAnthus Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK-TORONTO – iAnthus Capital Holdings posted its fiscal first-quarter results for 2026, revealing a company focused on operational tweaks while navigating softer sales in a competitive Cannabis market. The multi-state operator, active across retail ...
Organigram Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. released its financial results, marking a quarter shaped by shifts in consumer preferences and execution issues in key categories. The Canadian producer, known for holding the top market share position ...
Cannabis 3.0: From Getting High to Getting Clinical
NEW YORK-Cannabis is entering a new phase, and this one is about much more than consumption. For decades, Cannabis was trapped in prohibition and treated mainly as a legal problem. Then came commercialization, when Cannabis ...
Numinus Wellness Inc. Selected for Cybin’s Phase 3 Trial on Depression Treatment
NEW YORK- Numinus Wellness Inc. announced that its research site, Cedar Clinical Research (CCR), has been chosen for Cybin's Phase 3 clinical trial of CYB003, aimed at treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This selection highlights ...
Canopy Growth Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corp. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, indicating progress in alleviating financial pressures faced in 2023. Q4 and Full-Year Financial Performance In ...
Scotts Miracle-Gro’s RIV Capital to Merge with Cansortium in Cannabis Tie-Up
MIAMI- In a strategic move to consolidate and strengthen their positions in the cannabis industry, Florida-based Cansortium Inc. has announced an all-stock merger with RIV Capital Inc., a company backed by Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. The merger ...
Study Finds Cannabis Sativa Oil Enhances Social Interaction via Oxytocin Pathway
NEW YORK- A study titled "Cannabis Sativa Oil Promotes Social Interaction and Ultrasonic Communication by Acting on Oxytocin Pathway" has been published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, and made available online by the ...
Tennessee Hemp Seizure Raises Questions About Drug Law Enforcement
NEW YORK- A recent legal dispute has highlighted significant issues in the enforcement of drug laws, centering on the seizure of over $1 million worth of legal hemp products. This incident has sparked a debate ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Thrives Amid Legalization Trends
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry in Michigan has experienced significant growth, with both recreational and medical cannabis sales reaching notable figures in recent months. This surge reflects broader trends in the legalization and consumption of ...
Atlanta City Council Considers Psychedelic Therapies for Employee Healthcare
LOS ANGELES- A proposal from an Atlanta City Council member is under consideration, aiming to include coverage for psilocybin and ketamine as mental health treatments in the city's healthcare plan for firefighters, police, and other ...
VA Prepares for Potential Deployment of Psychedelic Treatments for PTSD
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is strategizing the rapid deployment of psychedelic treatments for mental health disorders, should such therapies receive FDA approval. A planning document, reportedly reviewed by The Intercept, ...
California Advocates Consider 2026 Ballot Measure for Psychedelics Reform
Following the recent failure of a state bid to legalize psychedelic treatment centers, California advocates are considering a state ballot measure to address psychedelics reform in 2026, according to a report by KQED. State Senator ...
Minnesota Prepares for Cannabis Market with New Legislation
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota will allow some commercial cultivators to begin growing cannabis later this year in preparation for the state's upcoming retail market. The state will award cannabis business licenses through a vetted lottery system ...
Texas Poll Shows Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- A statewide poll in Texas has revealed that six out of 10 adults support legalizing cannabis, marking the first time the poll has shown a solid majority. The Texas Lyceum Poll, now in ...
Martha’s Vineyard Dispensary Sues for Cannabis Transport Rights
LOS ANGELES- A dispensary in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) over rules prohibiting the transport of cannabis products by boat across the Vineyard Sound. The lawsuit, ...
Hemp THC Products Face Potential Ban Under Farm Bill Amendment
LOS ANGELES- An amendment to the House version of the Farm Bill aims to ban the sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp products. Proposed by Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller, the amendment ...
New York Imposes $15.2 Million Fine on Owner of Unlicensed Cannabis Shops
NEW YORK- The owner of seven unlicensed cannabis shops in New York has been fined $15.2 million for operating without a license, ignoring multiple official notices, and selling cannabis to underage customers. New York Attorney ...
Louisiana Senate Bill Could Shift Medical Cannabis Cultivation to Private Sector
LOS ANGELES- If signed into law, Senate Bill 228 will allow private contractors to replace Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University (SU) in the cultivation of medical cannabis, ending their unique role in this ...
Federal Move to Reclassify Cannabis: A Potential Game-Changer for U.S. Drug Policy
LOS ANGELES- The federal landscape surrounding cannabis usage in the United States is on the cusp of a historic transformation. The recent proposal to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule 1 controlled substance to a Schedule ...
New York Bill Seeks to Legalize Psilocybin Service Centers
LOS ANGELES- New York legislation Assembly Bill 10375, introduced by Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin, aims to legalize psilocybin service centers. If passed, the bill would create a regulatory framework for licensing these centers ...
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Imposing THC Caps on Hemp-Derived Products
LOS ANGELES- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new bill that imposes strict THC caps on cannabinoid-infused hemp products, significantly impacting the industry. The law, effective July 1, limits THC content to 4 milligrams ...
Daily Cannabis Use Surpasses Daily Alcohol Consumption in the U.S.
LOS ANGELES- Recent analysis of national survey data reveals that more Americans now admit to daily cannabis use than to daily alcohol consumption. Published in the journal Addiction, the research found that in 2022, approximately ...
House Armed Services Committee Approves NDAA with Provision on Cannabis Testing for Military Recruits
LOS ANGELES- The House Armed Services Committee has approved the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive defense bill crucial for funding national defense and military operations. A significant provision within the bill prohibits ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Dispensaries File Suit Over Shipping Restrictions
LOS ANGELES- Two cannabis dispensaries in Massachusetts, Island Time on Martha’s Vineyard and The Green Lady Dispensary on Nantucket Island, have filed a lawsuit against state regulators. The suit challenges restrictions that prevent them from ...
California Senate Halts Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a significant setback for advocates of psychedelic-assisted therapy, California's proposal to legalize treatment centers for supervised access to substances like psilocybin and MDMA has been halted. The Senate Appropriations Committee dropped Senate ...
atai Life Sciences Announces Key Developments in Clinical Trials and Leadership Transition
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences, a leading company in the mental health biopharmaceutical sector, has announced significant progress in its clinical trials and a strategic leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to advancing mental health care. ...
Silo Pharma Announces Positive Research Results on Depression Treatment
LOS ANGELES-Silo Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in novel formulations and drug delivery systems for traditional therapeutics and psychedelic treatments, has announced new research findings indicating promising advances in depression remission and relapse prevention. ...
California Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Food, Drinks, and Events at Cannabis Cafes
LOS ANGELES- The California State Assembly has approved legislation permitting licensed cannabis cafes to serve food and non-alcoholic beverages and host live events, such as music and other performances. The bill now advances to the ...
