Case Studies
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a ...
Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech Announce Strategic Merger to Form Atai Beckley
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company, and Beckley ...
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Are Booming as Cannabis Companies and Big Retail Jump In
NEW YORK- As federal cannabis reform remains stalled, a different kind of green wave is gaining momentum—this one is carbonated, hemp-based, and available online or at your local corner store. Hemp-derived THC beverages, which leverage ...
TILT Holdings Addresses Default Notices from Innovative Industrial Properties
LOS ANGELES- TILT Holdings Inc., a provider of cannabis business solutions, has received default notices from Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) concerning two properties due to outstanding rental obligations. The properties in question are located ...
AYR Wellness Announces Leadership Changes
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc., a U.S.-based multi-state cannabis operator, has announced recent adjustments to its executive team. Effective April 4, 2025, Steven M. Cohen stepped down as Interim Chief Executive Officer, a position he ...
NYC Sheriff Files Lawsuit Against Home Contractors Over Alleged Permit Violations
LOS ANGELES- New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, known for his enforcement actions against unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, has initiated a $350,000 lawsuit against home contractors for allegedly failing to secure necessary permits during renovations of ...
Sà Wea: Pioneering African Heritage and E-Commerce Innovation in the Luxury Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES — In the cannabis industry, often lacking cultural diversity and unique storytelling, Sà Wea Luxury Inc. stands out as the first luxury cannabis lifestyle brand to integrate African heritage into its identity. Founded ...
Bright Green Corporation Completes Restructuring, Exits Cannabis Sector
LOS ANGELES- Bright Green Corporation has finalized its restructuring plan, marking a strategic shift from the cannabis industry to the production of all U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduled controlled substances. This decision includes an ...
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose State-Run Dispensaries for Recreational Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- In a move toward legalizing recreational cannabis, Pennsylvania legislators have introduced proposals to establish state-owned dispensaries, mirroring the state's existing model for alcohol sales. State Representatives Dan Frankel and Rick Krajewski advocate for ...
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Are Booming as Cannabis Companies and Big Retail Jump In
NEW YORK- As federal cannabis reform remains stalled, a different kind of green wave is gaining momentum—this one is carbonated, hemp-based, and available online or at your local corner store. Hemp-derived THC beverages, which leverage ...
TILT Holdings Addresses Default Notices from Innovative Industrial Properties
LOS ANGELES- TILT Holdings Inc., a provider of cannabis business solutions, has received default notices from Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) concerning two properties due to outstanding rental obligations. The properties in question are located ...
AYR Wellness Announces Leadership Changes
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc., a U.S.-based multi-state cannabis operator, has announced recent adjustments to its executive team. Effective April 4, 2025, Steven M. Cohen stepped down as Interim Chief Executive Officer, a position he ...
Canadian Cannabis Consumers Moving Toward Legal Market, Study Finds
WATERLO-- A new study published in the Harm Reduction Journal has revealed that Canadian cannabis consumers are increasingly turning to the legal market. Researchers from the University of Waterloo's School of Public Health conducted a ...
Global Cannabis Market Expected to Reach Nearly $60 Billion by 2027, with U.S. Accounting for Three-Quarters of Sales, says BDSA Report
LOS ANGELES--The global cannabis market is poised for massive growth in the next four years, with projected sales of nearly $60 billion by 2027, according to a recent market forecast by BDSA. This represents a ...
Updates: What’s Happening in USA’s East Coast Cannabis Markets?
NEW YORK- The legal cannabis industry in the United States has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years, with several states legalizing the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. While the ...
The Parent Company and Gold Flora Announce Plans to Merge Businesses
SAN JOSE, Calif. TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a consumer-focused California cannabis company, and Gold Flora, a vertically-integrated California cannabis company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement to ...
Switzerland’s Cannabis Market Set to Boom Following Test Market
ZURICH–In recent years, the legal cannabis market has been rapidly expanding in Switzerland, driven by changing attitudes towards the substance and its potential medicinal benefits. This development has been accompanied by a growing number of ...
Oklahoma Voters to Decide on Recreational Cannabis Legalization: What’s at Stake for the State’s Booming Cannabis Industry?
OKLAHOMA CITY, In just under two weeks, voters in Oklahoma will have the opportunity to decide whether to legalize recreational cannabis in addition to the state's already expansive medical cannabis market. The measure, State Question ...
Challenges and Competition for Legal Cannabis in Manhattan as New York’s Adult-Use Program Slowly Takes Shape
NEW YORK, New York's adult-use cannabis program has finally started to take shape with four legal stores now open and operating. However, the road to get here has been long and fraught with challenges, and ...
California’s Cannabis Industry Still Struggling with Systemic Hurdles and Local Veto Power, Says Industry Consultant
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry in California is still facing major obstacles despite being the most populous state in the US. Many businesses are struggling to turn a profit in the market due to a ...
SEC seeks $6.2M from two men accused of penny stock scheme
Los Angeles, The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal judge in Boston to approve a proposed judgement against William Kaitz and Graham Taylor for their alleged roles in a $140m penny ...
New Cannabis Brands Face Shorter Lifecycles, With Survival Rates Tied to Market Conditions
LOS ANGELES, A new report by sale tracking firm Headset has found that new cannabis brands entering the market have shorter lifecycles than in the past. The report analyzed distinct brand launches in the first ...
Sky Wellness CBD Sleep Gummies Named Winner of 2023 Product of the Year USA Award
PHOENIX, Sky Wellness CBD Sleep Gummies, a premium THC-free, broad-spectrum CBD + CBN sleep aid, has been named a winner of the 2023 Product of the Year USA Awards. This is the largest consumer-voted awards ...
Is Cannabis Really A Gateway Drug?
LOS ANGELES- According to a recent study by researchers from the University of Minnesota, CU Boulder, and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not increase substance use disorders ...
Twitter Becomes First Social Media Platform to Allow Cannabis Ads in U.S.A.
SAN FRANCISCO-Twitter has become the first social media platform to permit cannabis companies to market their brands and products in the United States. While other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok follow ...
Worldwide Industrial Hemp Market to 2028
DUBLIN - This report provides a complete analysis of Worldwide Industrial Hemp Industry. The Global Industrial Hemp Market will grow to US$ 15.01 Billion in 2028, according to the publisher. Company Analysis Marijuana Company of America Inc. ...
Syqe Medical to Provide the SyqeAir Technology to Veterans
TEL AVIV, Israel - Syqe Medical, the developer of innovative technologies in the world of medical devices, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence to supply the ...
Global Cannabis Market Revenue Is Expected To Reach $76 Billion By 2027
PALM BEACH, Fla. - The cannabis business is one of those atypical industries that actually flourished because of the pandemic. The global worldwide market has significantly grown in all its segments. A recent report from ...
Acreage Announces Filing of Proxy Statement with Canopy Growth and Canopy USA
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), announced that it: (i) obtained an interim order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dated January 18, 2023, as varied on February 13, ...
TerrAscend Appoints Jeroen De Beijer as Chief People and Culture Officer
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced the appointment of Jeroen De Beijer as Chief People and Culture Officer, effective immediately. De Beijer brings more than 20 years ...
Good Supply Cannabis Brand Launches New Product Lineup
TORONTO - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company announced the expansion of their best-selling Good Supply cannabis brand portfolio and the launch of their latest flower ...
Legal Marijuana Market Is Expected to Generate USD 80.1 Billion by 2031
Portland, OR - According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global legal marijuana market garnered $17.5 billion in 2021, and is estimated to generate $80.1 billion by 2031, manifesting a CAGR of ...
Ayr Wellness Appoints David Goubert to President & CEO
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), announced that Jonathan Sandelman has transitioned to Executive Chair, where he will continue to serve the Company’s Board of Directors, and David Goubert, current President of ...
Uncovering the Mechanisms: How CBD Offers Relief from Epileptic Seizures
NEW YORK. Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have discovered a new way that cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy. Their findings, published in Neuron ...
Cookies Detroit Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary with Launch of Adult-Use Sales
TerrAscend Corp (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) a North American cannabis operator, announced that it has launched adult-use cannabis sales at its Cookies Detroit retail location. Through its subsidiary Gage Cannabis Co., the Company will now ...
Get Ready for the Big Game with Calvin Johnson Jr. aka Megatron
LAS VEGAS - Football's biggest weekend of the year is here and there is no better way to prepare for Sunday than to listen to former NFL standouts and Detroit Lions teammates, 2021 Pro Football ...
Ayr Wellness Announces Agreement to Sell Arizona Assets and Option to Acquire Ohio Dispensary Licenses
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), has signed a Definitive Agreement to sell Blue Camo, LLC, which comprises the Company’s Arizona assets, to AZ Goat, LLC, a group consisting primarily of the ...
