Case Studies
NY Cannabis Market Posts Record August Sales, OCM Reports
NEW YORK – New York dispensaries rang up $214.4 million ...
NY Regulators Delay Hearing in Bid for Settlement with Cannabis Dispensary Owners
NEW YORK – New York state Cannabis regulators have postponed ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally but Remain Undervalued Relative to Peers, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Cannabis companies have posted impressive gains ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
Clampdown on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Raises Questions on Effectiveness
LOS ANGELES- Health regulators in Australia recently issued reinforced guidance aimed at improving prescribing standards for medicinal cannabis, reflecting growing concerns over patient safety and industry conduct. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along ...
The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), once hailed as the architect of federal hemp legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill, is now backing efforts that could dismantle the very market he helped create. Industry insiders say ...
Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech Announce Strategic Merger to Form Atai Beckley
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company, and Beckley Psytech, a private UK-based biotechnology firm, have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a new entity named Atai Beckley. The all-share transaction values Beckley ...
Comprehensive Cannabis Pangenome
LOS ANGELES- A collaborative study led by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has constructed the most comprehensive genetic map of Cannabis sativa to date, analyzing 193 genomes from 144 biological samples. This pangenome reveals ...
Cresco Labs Reports $30 Million in Q1 Operating Cash Flow
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc. reported $30 million in operating cash flow for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting its ongoing emphasis on cash generation and financial discipline. This figure follows a record $132 million ...
California Cannabis Industry Pursues Self-Regulation
LOS ANGELES- In response to ongoing regulatory challenges and concerns about product safety, California's cannabis industry is exploring self-regulation measures to bolster consumer trust and ensure compliance within the legal market. The Environmental Consumer Compliance ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
Clampdown on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Raises Questions on Effectiveness
LOS ANGELES- Health regulators in Australia recently issued reinforced guidance aimed at improving prescribing standards for medicinal cannabis, reflecting growing concerns over patient safety and industry conduct. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along ...
The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), once hailed as the architect of federal hemp legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill, is now backing efforts that could dismantle the very market he helped create. Industry insiders say ...
Maryland’s First Week of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Tops $20 Million
LOS ANGELES-- Maryland's cannabis retailers reported a remarkable achievement, with nearly $21 million in combined sales of medical and recreational cannabis products during the state's inaugural week of adult-use sales. Andrew Garrison, Chief of Policy ...
FDA and FTC Warn Companies Selling Delta-8 THC Foods for Safety Violations
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly taken action against six companies for illegally selling food products containing delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound. Warning letters ...
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Proposal for Expanded Medical Cannabis Access
HARRISBURG-- The Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee has taken a significant step forward by approving a proposal that would grant physicians the authority to certify patients for the state's medical cannabis program based on ...
Wholesale Cannabis Prices in Michigan Show Signs of Stability
MICHIGAN - Wholesale prices for cannabis flower in Michigan have recently shown signs of leveling off and even a slight uptick, providing a glimmer of hope for producers who have endured a significant decline in ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office Delays Plans for Cannabis Farmers Markets
NEW YORK - Plans for cannabis farmers markets in New York State have hit an impasse as Gov. Kathy Hochul's office puts the idea on hold indefinitely. The proposal, initially introduced by state regulators in ...
Massachusetts Strip Club Ditches Controversial “Topless Cannabis” Plans
WHATELY, Mass. — In a surprising turn of events, the owners of Club Castaway in Whately have announced their plans to reopen the strip club next month. The establishment, Franklin County's sole strip club, ...
Germany’s Supreme Court Says ”No” To Canabis Legalization Plans
Berlin--In a federal legal setback for the pending decriminalization of cannabis, the Karlsruhe-based Supreme Court has upheld its case law from the 1990s, disregarding several appeals. The ruling, issued by the Third Chamber of the ...
The Complexities of Research and Development Taxation in California’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- In recent years, the U.S. cannabis industry has experienced unprecedented growth, with a majority of states embracing its medical applications and an increasing number legalizing adult use. This surge in acceptance has been ...
The Tax Challenges Plaguing the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- The year 2022 brought forth a significant shift in the financial landscape for the cannabis industry, as businesses grappled with a pressing tax conundrum. With the looming income tax filing season, cannabis taxpayers ...
The Advantages of Being a “Qualified Manufacturer” in the Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK -- In the ever-expanding landscape of New York's cannabis industry, entrepreneurs face a multitude of challenges on their path to success. From navigating the complexities of licensing to competing against illicit market players, ...
Complexities of Cannabis Outsourcing in a Murky Legal Landscape
LOS ANGELES-- The rapid evolution of the cannabis industry, as it transitions from the shadows of illicit trade to the forefront of mainstream commerce, has brought about a host of challenges for businesses. In response, ...
The Dawn of Social Equity and the Booming Adult-Use Cannabis Industry in New York
NEW YORK-- New York State is embarking on a groundbreaking social experiment as it grants adult-use cannabis licenses, aiming to rectify the injustices inflicted by the long-standing war on cannabis. The detrimental effects of this ...
Transfer Pricing Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- As the cannabis industry continues to grapple with a complex web of regulations and tax rules, entrepreneurs like Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, and Simon Menkes of 420CPA display adept skills in maneuvering through ...
Navigating California’s Cannabis Debt Crisis
LOS ANGELES-- As California's cannabis market grapples with a mounting debt crisis, the fate of the industry hangs in the balance, centering around a controversial piece of legislation known as Assembly Bill 766, also referred ...
Paving the Way for Interstate Cannabis Commerce, California’s Ambitious Plan
LOS ANGELES-- Amidst the picturesque landscapes of California's cannabis fields, a new wave of excitement is brewing in the Golden State. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has unveiled a bold initiative that could potentially ...
A Calculated Approach: Navigating Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES-- The landscape of federal cannabis reform is undergoing a notable transformation, propelled by the growing number of states embracing adult-use cannabis. As this trend gains momentum, policymakers are increasingly compelled to consider significant ...
Skittles Triumphs in Lawsuit Against Cannabis Knockoff Zkittlez
NEW YORK-Mars Wrigley, the maker of multi-colored fruit-flavored Skittles candies, has reached a settlement in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Terphogz LLC, a seller of cannabis-related merchandise. The lawsuit centered around Terphogz's marketing of products ...
Barely Capitalized: Pioneering Support for Women and Minority Startups in the Booming Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-In a bold move to address the long-standing funding disparity faced by women and minority entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector, Highly Capitalized, a leading financial news service, is set to launch an innovative initiative ...
California’s Path to Tackle Illicit Cannabis and Empower Legal Operators
LOS ANGELES-- California's relentless battle against illicit cannabis has reached a critical juncture, as state authorities strive to curb the flourishing underground market and protect the interests of legal cannabis operators and consumers. With the ...
Schumer Expresses Confidence in Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Bill
LOS ANGELES-- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has expressed confidence that a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing banking issues in the cannabis industry will successfully pass in Congress during this session. The reassurance came ...
Altria-Backed Cannabis Producer Cronos Explores Sale
TORONTO-Cronos Group Inc, (CRON.TO) the Canadian cannabis producer backed by Altria Group Inc, the cigarette maker, has confirmed that it is currently engaged in discussions with potential buyers to explore the possibility of a sale, ...
NBA Removes Cannabis from Prohibited Substances List
NEW YORK- In a significant development, league officials and the NBA Players Association have recently inked a comprehensive collective bargaining agreement that effectively removes cannabis from the league's list of prohibited substances. This landmark agreement ...
New York City Council Committee Approves Bill Holding Landlords Accountable for Unlicensed Cannabis and Tobacco Sales
NEW YORK-- The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety has given its approval to a bill that will hold landlords responsible for knowingly renting commercial properties to tenants engaged in the sale of ...
California Cannabis Distribution Giant Herbl Faces Legal Battle as Industry Struggles with Financial Squeeze
LOS ANGELES -California-based cannabis distribution giant Herbl is embroiled in a legal dispute as it seeks to recover approximately $10 million in unpaid debts from retailers. The company, which fell into receivership in June, has ...
BZAM Ltd and Lender Amend Credit Agreement in Response to Recent Divestiture
TORONTO-- BZAM Ltd., a Canadian cannabis producer, has successfully completed the divestiture of Galaxie Brands Corporation, according to a share purchase agreement. The transaction involved the sale of all outstanding shares of Galaxie to a ...
