Case Studies
Cannara and Curaleaf Strengthen Ties Across Global Cannabis Supply Chain
MONTREAL – Cannara Biotech Inc. has broadened its long-term supply ...
Analysis: Wall Street Quietly Tests the Water In Cannabis
NEW YORK- For years, institutional investors have largely remained outside ...
Earnings Season: Cannabis Operators Deliver a Different Kind of Q2 2026
LOS ANGELES – The Cannabis industry wraps up its second-quarter ...
Viridian Reports a Substantial Increase in Cannabis M&A Deals
LOS ANGELES – Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the legal Cannabis sector posted a notable year-over-year increase in Q1 2026, according to the Q1 2026 Cannabis Deal Tracker Report published by Viridian Capital Advisors, ...
Cannabis B2B Gets a Credit Layer: FundCanna Plugs BNPL Into Apex Trading
SAN DIEGO – FundCanna, the largest dedicated provider of working capital to operators in the regulated Cannabis industry, announced a strategic partnership with Apex Trading, one of the fastest-growing B2B marketplaces in Cannabis. The deal ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports FY and Fiscal Q4 2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the full fiscal year, net revenue rose 11% to CA$321 million, exceeding ...
High Tide Scores Big in Germany Through Remexian Distribution
CALGARY-BERLIN – High Tide Inc. reported that its majority-owned German subsidiary, Remexian Pharma GmbH, distributed 7.6 tons of medical Cannabis flower into the German market during the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026 – ...
Curaleaf Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. posted its strongest revenue growth in years during the first quarter of 2026, swinging to a net profit just as the federal regulatory environment under which the industry operates began ...
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 ...
Viridian Reports a Substantial Increase in Cannabis M&A Deals
LOS ANGELES – Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the legal Cannabis sector posted a notable year-over-year increase in Q1 2026, according to the Q1 2026 Cannabis Deal Tracker Report published by Viridian Capital Advisors, ...
Cannabis B2B Gets a Credit Layer: FundCanna Plugs BNPL Into Apex Trading
SAN DIEGO – FundCanna, the largest dedicated provider of working capital to operators in the regulated Cannabis industry, announced a strategic partnership with Apex Trading, one of the fastest-growing B2B marketplaces in Cannabis. The deal ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports FY and Fiscal Q4 2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For the full fiscal year, net revenue rose 11% to CA$321 million, exceeding ...
Ohio’s Innovative Approach to Cannabis Reform: Funding K9 Transition with Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In a forward-thinking move, Ohio legislators are deliberating a bill designed to smooth the transition for police K9 units in the wake of the state's cannabis legalization. The proposed legislation seeks to utilize ...
Virginia’s Path to Adult-Use Cannabis Market Faces Political Hurdles
LOS ANGELES- The journey toward establishing a regulated adult-use cannabis market in Virginia is encountering significant political barriers, despite initial progress in cannabis legislation. The Commonwealth, which took initial steps towards a more progressive stance ...
Cybin Eyes $150 Million Boost Through Private Placement to Propel Psychedelic Drug Development
Cybin Inc., a firm at the forefront of psychedelic drug development, announced its plan on Wednesday to secure approximately $150 million in funding through the private placement of over 348 million common shares. This strategic ...
Washington to Eliminate 37% Tax on Medical Cannabis
NEW YORK- In a significant legislative move, Washington State has taken steps to alleviate the financial strain on medical cannabis patients by abolishing the 37% excise tax previously levied on their medicine. This decision follows ...
atai Life Sciences Advances VLS-01, A Novel DMT-Based Treatment
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences a biotechnology company specializing in mental health treatments, is making strides in the development of a groundbreaking approach to treating treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Srinivas Rao, the Chief Scientific Officer, recently ...
New Study Affirms Long-Term Safety of CBD for Dogs
NEW YORK- In an era where CBD products have surged in popularity for their health benefits in humans, a new study funded by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) brings promising news for our four-legged ...
Arkansas Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move towards cannabis legalization, Arkansas advocates have filed a constitutional amendment aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis. The proposal, now awaiting review by the state attorney general's office, could see the ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Canadian Cannabis Operator; U.S. Treasury Secretary Reaffirms Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation; TerrAscend Charts New Fiscal Path Amid Cannabis Industry’s Tax Challenges
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s earnings season with updates from some of the leading MSOs outlined below, along with a helping of innovations and financial insights from ...
Week In Review: High Tide Repots Breakeven; TerrAscend say They’ve Got $26M in Tax Refunds; Cresco Still Expanding; Chicago Atlantic’s Balance Sheet Gets Better
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s earnings season with updates from some of the leading MSOs outlined below, along with a helping of innovations and financial insights from ...
Virginia Advances in THC Detection
LOS ANGELES- The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (VDFS) has made significant progress in the development of reliable methods for detecting THC and other cannabinoids in blood samples, marking a pivotal advancement in forensic science ...
Psyence Group Announces Strategic Business Moves
NEW YORK- In a series of strategic decisions aimed at refining its business focus and capitalizing on emerging opportunities within the psychedelic and palliative care industries, Psyence Group Inc has announced a comprehensive update on ...
Call for Enhanced Research and Surveillance on Ketamine Treatments
LOS ANGELES A recent publication in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry has underscored the urgent need for increased research and surveillance in the realm of ketamine treatments. Authored by Dr. Samuel T. ...
North Carolina Welcomes Its First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary on Tribal Land
NEW YORK- In a groundbreaking move for North Carolina's cannabis industry, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is poised to unveil the state's inaugural adult-use cannabis dispensary. Slated for an April 20th opening, this development ...
NYC Councilwoman Accuses Landlord of Aiding Illegal Cannabis Shop
NEW YORK- In a conflict highlighting the challenges of regulating the burgeoning cannabis market in New York City, Gale Brewer, an Upper West Side Councilwoman, has accused a local landlord of facilitating the operation of ...
MariMed Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings
NEW YORK- MariMed Inc., based in Massachusetts and operating across several states, reported its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023, revealing both achievements and challenges within a competitive cannabis ...
Florida Senate Approves Stringent Hemp Regulation Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a decisive move that could reshape the landscape of the hemp industry in Florida, the state legislature has passed a bill aimed at regulating hemp-derived products, including the prohibition of certain natural ...
MedMen’s Turbulent Journey
LOS ANGELES- MedMen Enterprises, once hailed as a titan in the cannabis industry, faces a starkly uncertain future as it shuts down the majority of its dispensaries in California, its home state. The closures, which ...
Ohio Moves to Drastically Reduce Medical Cannabis Registration Fee to One Cent
LOS ANGELES- In a significant step toward making medical cannabis more accessible to patients, Ohio has announced plans to reduce the registration fee for medical cannabis patients to a nominal one cent. This move, aimed ...
U.K.’s Medical Cannabis Use Rises Amid ADHD Medication Shortage
NEW YORK- The United Kingdom is witnessing a notable shift towards medical cannabis as an alternative treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) amid a severe shortage of stimulant-based medications. The scarcity of these essential drugs has ...
Florida’s Cannabis Legislation: A Delicate Balance Between Reform and Regulation
LOS ANGELES- In Florida, a state on the cusp of major cannabis reform, recent legislative endeavors have sparked a complex dialogue about the future of cannabis regulation. Proposals for stringent THC potency caps, even before ...
Thailand’s Shift: From Decriminalization to Recreational Cannabis Ban
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's journey with cannabis policy has taken a significant turn as the nation's health minister, Cholnan Srikaew, announced plans to reinstate a ban on recreational cannabis use by the end of the year. ...
Obituary: Troy Datcher: CEO The Parent Company
LOS ANGELES- Troy Datcher, board chair of Gold Flora Corp. and a prominent Black leader in the cannabis industry, died Feb. 26 after a brief hospitalization. He was 55. Originally from Alabama, Datcher is mourned ...
Limits on the Installment Method of Accounting For Gain
By Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes, & Abraham Finberg- CPAs licensed in California of AB FinWright LLP & 420CPA, and Andrew Gradman, Esq of Andrew Gradman Tax This is Part II of II of our series ...
Verano Holdings Financial Highs and Lows in 2023
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings, a player in the cannabis industry, showcased a mixed financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2023. The company reported a significant revenue uptick, reaching $938 million, marking a 7% ...
Q4 Earnings Report: Trulieve Claims Company Secured $113 Million in Tax Refunds
LOS ANGELES- In a move that has got the attention of the U.S. cannabis industry, Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading multi-state operator, announced it has successfully reclaimed $113 million in tax refunds, challenging its dues ...
