Case Studies
Psilocybin Review Points to Rapid Relief for Treatment-Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES – A new systematic review of clinical studies ...
Ibogaine Gains Spotlight as Former House Speaker Calls for Wider Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newt Gingrich, a Former House Speaker, has ...
Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Vireo Growth and Curio Wellness Forge Partnership to Enter New York Market
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. and Curio Wellness have announced a manufacturing-and-distribution agreement aimed at introducing Curio’s Best Self Collection into New York’s licensed cannabis market. Vireo will leverage its existing infrastructure to produce and ...
Green Thumb Industries Schedules Q2 2025 Earnings Call for August 6
LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc., a cannabis consumer packaged goods company and operator of RISE dispensaries, announced on July 2 that it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, ...
Colorado Court Dismisses Mammoth Farms’ Lawsuit Against Marijuana Enforcement Division
LOS ANGELES- A Denver District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mammoth Farms against the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), ruling that the cannabis cultivator must pursue regulatory changes through administrative channels rather than ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Reach $5.79 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- Canada's legal cannabis industry is projected to expand significantly over the next five years, with market size estimates reaching USD 5.79 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.25 billion in 2024. This growth ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Vireo Growth and Curio Wellness Forge Partnership to Enter New York Market
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. and Curio Wellness have announced a manufacturing-and-distribution agreement aimed at introducing Curio’s Best Self Collection into New York’s licensed cannabis market. Vireo will leverage its existing infrastructure to produce and ...
Green Thumb Industries Schedules Q2 2025 Earnings Call for August 6
LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc., a cannabis consumer packaged goods company and operator of RISE dispensaries, announced on July 2 that it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, ...
Reunion Neuroscience to be Acquired by MPM BioImpact in $13.1 Million All-Cash Deal
LOS ANGELES-- Reunion Neuroscience Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative therapies for underserved mental health conditions, has announced a definitive arrangement agreement with MPM BioImpact, a leading biotechnology investment firm. Under the agreement, ...
California’s Regulated Cannabis Market Sees Decline in Sales and Tax Revenue in Q1 2023
LOS ANGELES-- California's hopes of increased consumer participation in the regulated cannabis market did not translate into a boost in licensed retail sales or state tax revenue during the first quarter of 2023. According to ...
C21 Investments Repays $30 Million Debt to CEO Sonny Newman
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, announced today the successful completion of the full repayment of its $30 million senior secured note owed to Sonny Newman, the Company's President and Chief ...
Humble & Fume Inc. Announces Intention to Raise Approximately C$2 Million through Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES-- Humble & Fume Inc., a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has revealed its plans to undertake a non-brokered private placement offering. The company intends to issue approximately 2,000 convertible ...
Trulieve Disciplined for Worker Death; Announces Exit from Competitive California & Massachusetts Markets
LOS ANGELES–Trulieve, a prominent cannabis company, has recently found itself embroiled in a distressing incident. In Massachusetts, a tragic workplace accident resulted in the death of one of Trulieve's employees. The company has since faced ...
Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Cannabis, Expanding Market and Tax Revenue
MINNESOTA. - Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has signed into law a bill legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, making Minnesota the 23rd state in the U.S. to do so. The legislation, known as HF ...
Opinion: Cannabis PR Scares Me…and It Should Scare You Too–By Lauren Mundell
LOS ANGELES--First of all, if you don't understand PR, you're not alone. One of the top influencers in PR Parry Headrick often recycles this post and it gets hundreds of comments each time. So, instead of ...
Innocan Pharma Reports Significant Revenue Growth & Gross Profit in Q1 2023
LOS ANGELES-- Innocan Pharma Corporation, a pharmaceutical technology company specializing in innovative drug delivery platform technologies, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company reported significant growth in ...
Minnesota Legalizes Adult-Use or Recreational Cannabis
ST PAUL, MN–Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, made a significant move on Tuesday by signing a bill that legalizes the recreational use of cannabis in the state. With this signature, Minnesota becomes the 23rd ...
Canopy Growth Acquires 19.99% Stake in Indiva, Secures Distribution Rights for Wana Edibles in Canada
LOS ANGELES-- In a strategic move to expand its presence in the cannabis edibles market, Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has announced the acquisition of a 19.99% stake in edibles manufacturer Indiva. The deal also ...
Cansortium Reports Q1 2023 Results with Revenue Growth and Increased Profitability
LOS ANGELES-- Cansortium Inc., a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company operating under the FLUENT™ brand, has reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company showcased a 12% year-over-year ...
Tilray Brands, Inc. Announces Successful Pricing of $150 Million Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Los Angeles-- Tilray Brands, Inc. a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, revealed today that it has successfully priced its registered offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5.20% Convertible Senior Notes due ...
BZAM Ltd. Reports Strong Q1 2023 Results, Achieving Record Revenues and Expanding Market Share
LOS ANGELES-- BZAM Ltd a Canadian cannabis producer, has released its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2023, reporting impressive growth and positive developments. The company's Q1 2023 highlights include achieving record ...
Massachusetts Regulators Scrap Pilot Program for Cannabis Consumption Cafes, Prioritize Broader Approach
BOSTON-- In a bid to expedite the establishment of cannabis consumption lounges, Massachusetts marijuana regulators have made the decision to cancel a long-planned pilot program for such establishments. The move comes as members of the ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Faces Restatement of Financial Statements Following Internal Review
Los Angeles-- Canopy Growth Corporation, a cannabis company, announced today that it will need to restate its financial statements following an internal review of the financial reporting matters related to BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. This ...
California’s Legal Cannabis Market Faces Declining Sales in Q1 2023
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis market continues to grapple with challenges, as indicated by the latest tax and sales numbers released by the state's Department of Tax and Fee Administration. According to the agency's report ...
Organigram Enters Partnership with Phylos Bioscience to Enhance Cannabis Genetics and Technical Capabilities
LOS ANGELES-- Organigram Holdings Inc, a licensed producer of cannabis, announced today that it has forged a comprehensive technical and commercial relationship with Phylos Bioscience Inc., a renowned U.S. cannabis genetics company based in Portland, ...
Uncertain Future for Medical Cannabis Expansion in Texas as Legislative Session Nears Conclusion
AUSTIN-- As the Texas legislative session draws to a close this Memorial Day, the future of medical cannabis expansion in the state remains uncertain. Crucial legislation aimed at broadening access to low-THC medical cannabis products ...
Minnesota Legislature Advances Health Policy Bill with Psychedelics Task Force Provision
LOS ANGELES-- The Minnesota legislature has passed a comprehensive health policy bill that includes provisions to establish a psychedelics task force in preparation for potential legalization. The bill, which had previously passed the House and ...
Clearmind Medicine Initiates Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial of CMND-100 for Alcohol Use Disorder at Yale School of Medicine
LOS ANGELES-- Clearmind Medicine Inc. has selected Yale School of Medicine as the first site in the United States for its Phase I/IIa clinical trial of CMND-100, a proprietary compound aimed at treating alcohol use ...
PharmaDrug Appoints David Posner as Advisor to Enhance Shareholder Value and Explores Strategic Options for Cepharanthine and DMT Programs
LOS ANGELES-- PharmaDrug Inc. has announced the appointment of David Posner to its Advisory Committee and as a consultant for strategic initiatives and corporate restructuring. Posner, known for his involvement in the cannabis, psychedelic, and ...
Legacy Cannabis Growers Raise Concerns as Eswatini Considers Legalization
JOHANNESBURG–In the Kingdom of Eswatini, the prospect of legalizing cannabis has sparked a contentious debate, with legacy cannabis growers expressing their objections to the potential changes. As the country considers embracing a regulated cannabis industry, ...
Study: Smoking Cannabis Doesn’t Carry Same Risks as Smoking Tobacco
LOS ANGELES-New research published in the journal Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases has revealed that cannabis use is not associated with a heightened risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), even among individuals who possess ...
Acreage Holdings Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results with Declining Revenue and Net Loss
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc, a multi-state cannabis operator, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Despite challenges faced by the industry, the company reported a 1.6% decline in ...
American Medical Association Cannabis Study Finds Significant & Sustained Health Benefits
LOS ANGELES--A recent study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) has shed light on the positive effects of CBD and medical cannabis on various aspects of well-being. Conducted at a network of specialist medical ...
