Case Studies
Virginia Cannabis Licenses Delayed Again After Spanberger Veto
RICHMOND-Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use Cannabis market has suffered another major setback ...
Compass Pathways Opens U.S. Grant Program for Psychedelic Therapy Training
NEW YORK – Compass Pathways PLC ADR announced a new ...
Pre-Rolls Outpace Flower as Top U.S. Cannabis Category by Unit Sales
LOS ANGELES – Pre-rolled Cannabis products became the leading category ...
Colorado Lawmakers Weigh Options for Cannabis Tax Bump
DENVER – Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would put a small increase in Cannabis taxes before voters this November, aiming to generate funds for mental health programs even as the state's Cannabis market ...
Retail Launch in 2026 or 2027? Why Virginia Operators Must Prepare Before Reconciliation Concludes
VIRGINIA- With gubernatorial alignment and both chambers advancing sales legislation, Virginia’s adult-use market is transitioning from policy debate to execution planning. The House maintains a November 2026 activation date; the Senate proposes January 2027. Conference ...
Ownership Disclosure and 25% Change-of-Control Triggers: How Virginia Will Scrutinize Your Cap Table
VIRGINIA- Ownership transparency and anti-concentration controls remain central to Virginia’s adult-use legislation. Beneficial ownership disclosure requirements capture layered structures and indirect control arrangements. Transfers require Board approval, generally triggered at 25 percent ownership changes within ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Craig Rose: Co-Founder & Chief Spiritual Creative: Spiritual Plants
In this edition of A LIFE IN A DAY, we catch up with Craig Rose, a founder and storyteller with a knack for walking straight into the conversations most people avoid—and in the pages that ...
The Garden Returns: Spiritual Plants Launches a New Category of Plant Medicine Rooted in Ritual, Not Recreation
LOS ANGELES, CA — Spiritual Plants today announced its formal market entry as a belief-driven plant medicine platform built around ritual, intention, and repeatable practice—not recreational hype or potency escalation. Founded by cultural strategist and ...
Cronos Introduces Premium Brand to Israeli Medical Cannabis Market
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has launched its premium Cannabis brand in Israel, making five indoor-grown strains available to medical patients through pharmacies across the country. The announcement represents the latest step in Cronos' strategy ...
Washington Senate Committee Advances Home Cannabis Cultivation Bill
WASHINGTON – The Washington State Senate Labor & Commerce Committee has approved Senate Bill 6204, advancing legislation that would permit adults 21-plus to grow limited amounts of Cannabis at home for personal use. Introduced in ...
Colorado Lawmakers Weigh Options for Cannabis Tax Bump
DENVER – Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would put a small increase in Cannabis taxes before voters this November, aiming to generate funds for mental health programs even as the state's Cannabis market ...
Retail Launch in 2026 or 2027? Why Virginia Operators Must Prepare Before Reconciliation Concludes
VIRGINIA- With gubernatorial alignment and both chambers advancing sales legislation, Virginia’s adult-use market is transitioning from policy debate to execution planning. The House maintains a November 2026 activation date; the Senate proposes January 2027. Conference ...
Ownership Disclosure and 25% Change-of-Control Triggers: How Virginia Will Scrutinize Your Cap Table
VIRGINIA- Ownership transparency and anti-concentration controls remain central to Virginia’s adult-use legislation. Beneficial ownership disclosure requirements capture layered structures and indirect control arrangements. Transfers require Board approval, generally triggered at 25 percent ownership changes within ...
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. Advances in Global Patent Portfolio with New Approvals in China
LOS ANGELES- Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, has recently announced a significant milestone in its global patent strategy. The Chinese Patent Office has issued a notice of intention to grant ...
Germany Poised for Historic Cannabis Legalization: Implications and Challenges
BERLIN- Germany is on the cusp of a historic shift in its cannabis policy, with Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announcing plans for cannabis legalization this spring. This move places Germany alongside a growing list of ...
Filament Health Corp. Gains FDA Approval for Psilocybin Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted an investigational new drug application to Vancouver-based Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (NEO: FH) for its botanical psilocybin substance, PEX010. This approval marks ...
Additional Tax Credit Available to Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- One of the goals of California Assembly Bill 195, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2022, was to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry, a class of businesses ...
California’s High-Road Cannabis Tax Credits Comes with Challenges for Cannabis Business Owners
The High-Road Cannabis Tax Credit offers businesses potential tax savings of $250,000 per year. However, cannabis entrepreneurs are finding the necessary qualifications difficult to meet. Issues surrounding the size of the business, the wages that ...
Arkansas Attorney General Calls for Revisions to Medical Cannabis Expansion Initiative
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development impacting Arkansas' medical cannabis landscape, the state's Attorney General Tim Griffin has called for revisions to a proposed ballot initiative aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. This ...
FSD Pharma Bolsters Board and Enhances Market Strategy with New Appointments and Partnerships
LOS ANGELES- FSD Pharma, a player in the biopharmaceutical industry with a focus on innovative assets and biotech solutions, announced a significant change in its leadership and strategic partnerships. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, a renowned figure ...
South Dakota Senate Committee Halts Bill Limiting Medical Cannabis Access
LOS ANGELES- In a significant turn of events, the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee, with a decisive vote of 5-2, chose to halt proceedings on a bill that threatened to restrict medical ...
Connecticut Liquor Stores Utilize Legal Loophole to Sell THC-Infused Beverages
LOS ANGELES- In a surprising turn of events, Connecticut liquor stores have begun selling THC-infused seltzers by leveraging a legal loophole in the state's cannabis laws. This development, as reported by CT Insider, involves adjusting ...
Led Lighting Helps Brighten Cultivators’ Financial Statements
Tightening down a business’s expenses and reducing its tax burden is a lot like the correct captaining of a sailboat. Once you’ve got your boat pointed in the direction you want it to go, you ...
Cannabis Companies Can Save Millions With One Tax Code Section
LOs ANGELES --At cannabis accountants, 420CPA, they like to highlight cutting-edge advisors we work with closely. Here’s a recent article from Bloomberg.com by Michelle Mabugat and Zackary Nolan of the L.A. law firm Greenberg Glusker. The piece ...
Kansas Advocates Push for Medical Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- In a recent online meeting, advocacy groups in Kansas intensified their call for the legalization of medical cannabis, highlighting personal stories and the urgency for legislative action. The meeting, originally planned as a ...
Review: Beard Bros Friday Sesh Live Event: Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-The Beard Bros Pharms Friday Sesh Live event held in the scenic confines of an undisclosed venue by the sea in Malibu was an immersive dive into the heart of California's cannabis industry. Despite ...
Psyence Biomedical Merges with Newcourt, Listing and Raising US$10 Million for Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES- Psyence Biomedical Ltd. a subsidiary of Psyence Group Inc, has successfully completed a merger with Newcourt Acquisition Corp (“Newcourt”), a special purpose acquisition company. This business combination, which received approval from Newcourt’s stockholders ...
Federal Investigation Uncovers Lax Pharmaceutical Practices in Trump’s White House Medical Unit
LOS ANGELES- A recent federal investigation has unearthed troubling findings regarding the White House Medical Unit's handling of prescription drugs during the Trump administration. The Department of Defense's 80-page report, released on January 8, reveals ...
Canopy Growth Secures US$35 Million in Private Placement to Bolster Liquidity and Reduce Debt
LOS ANGELES – Canopy Growth Corporation, a player in the cannabis industry, has announced an upsized private placement deal that aims to fortify the company's financial standing. The agreement, confirmed on January 18, 2024, involves ...
M&A in Cannabis: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Mergers and acquisition activity in the cannabis space tripled from 2020 to 2021, and that pace is on track to continue in 2022. With big players entering the global cannabis market, we’re fielding more questions about mergers ...
DankCan Dispensary: A Comprehensive Cannabis Retailer Turnaround in Michigan
Introduction: The Challenge The market began to mature, after the first few years of operations, and they were unprepared for what was to come. Market prices for retail cannabis dropped due to competition as many ...
A 39-Item Tax and Accounting Year-End Checklist for Your Small Business
Keeping your accounting records up to date all year long is essential for any business so you can see exactly where your business stands and be able to make thoughtful decisions based on clean numbers. ...
Transfer Pricing Is an Often-Overlooked Necessity in Cannabis
Cannabis industry participants face a tough battle under a litany of regulations that may not change much in the near future. Transfer pricing rules must be considered and acted on properly to avoid even more ...
Broad Support in Canada for Psilocybin Use in Palliative Care, New Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES — A recent Canadian study, published in the medical journal Palliative Medicine, has revealed significant public support for the use of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, in treating existential dread among end-of-life patients. Conducted by ...
Maine Considers Legalizing Cannabis Social Clubs Amid Public Health Concerns
LOS ANGELES- Maine legislators are currently deliberating on a significant bill that could pave the way for the establishment of cannabis social clubs and authorize on-site consumption at dispensaries. This initiative, highlighted in a recent ...
PharmAla Launches “MDXXF” Ticker Amid MDMA Research
LOS ANGELES- PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of novel MDMA derivatives (MDXX class molecules), has announced the introduction of its new OTC ticker symbol, "MDXXF." This ...
FinCEN’s Corporate Transparency Act Has Arrived
NEW YORK- Enacted by Congress in 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024 and affects more than 30 million American small businesses1 and many smaller foreign companies doing business ...
Organigram Advances in Cannabis Market with Strategic British American Tobacco Investment
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Holdings Inc., a significant player in the cannabis industry, has successfully closed the first tranche of a substantial investment from British American Tobacco's subsidiary, BT DE Investments Inc. This move marks a ...
