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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 ...
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 ...
C21 Investments Repays $30 Million Debt to CEO Sonny Newman
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, ...
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 ...
Financial Analysis Estimates North Carolina Could Generate $65 Million Annually from Proposed Medical Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- A financial analysis conducted by HedgeRow Analysis reveals that if Senate Bill 3, also known as the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, is approved, the state could generate nearly $65 million in annual ...
New Hampshire: Senate Republicans Once Again Reject House-Backed Legalization Bill
CONCORD, NH - In a recent decision, New Hampshire Senators thwarted a House-backed initiative that aimed to legalize the use and sale of cannabis for adults. With a vote of 14 to 10, the Senators ...
California Cannabis Tax Revenue Drops, Signaling Industry Challenges and Urgency for Tax Reduction
SAN JOSE, California–In a concerning trend for the cannabis industry in California, tax revenue generated from the sector has declined significantly in the first quarter of 2023, raising alarms about the industry's viability and the ...
SEC Halts $60 Million Alleged Ponzi-Like Scheme Linked to Non-Existent Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES--In a stunning revelation this week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the shutdown of a long-running alleged Ponzi-like scheme in the cannabis industry, involving a company named WeedGenics and its owners. ...
Analysis: Canopy Growth Sets Sights on Expanding Canopy USA Amidst Canadian Market Concerns
NEW YORK- Canopy Growth Corporation ($CGC), a leading Canadian cannabis producer, has set its sights on the lucrative United States market. With the recent legalization and growing acceptance of cannabis across several states, the company's ...
TerrAscend Completes Sale of Mississauga Facility for CAD$19.7 Million, Further Reduces Debt
LOS ANGELES-- TerrAscend Corp. A cannabis operator in North America, has announced the successful completion of the sale of its facility located in Mississauga, Canada, for CAD$19.7 million. The company plans to utilize the net ...
MindMed’s Phase Study for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Enrolls +50% of Participants
LOS ANGELES-- Mind Medicine (MindMed), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for brain health disorders, provided an update on its Phase 2b study evaluating MM-120 (lysergide D-tartrate) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The ...
Arizona to Award $5 Million in Grants for Clinical Studies on Psilocybin Mushrooms
PHONIX-- Arizona is set to allocate $5 million in grants for researchers to conduct clinical studies on the therapeutic potential of hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms. The state's recently approved budget for fiscal year 2024 includes a ...
Glass House Brands Sees Opportunities as Legal Cannabis Farming Space Shrinks in California
LOS ANGELES--During Glass House Brands' recent earnings call, CEO Kyle Kazan revealed that the legal cannabis farming space in California is expected to significantly shrink this year, presenting an opportunity for the company to capture ...
Uncomfortably High-Testing Reveals Inflated THC Levels on Cannabis Packaging
LOS ANGELES-–Legal Cannabis products in the United States are required to report THC potency (total THC % by dry weight) on packaging. However concerns have been raised that reported THC potency values are inaccurate. This ...
Solutions Explored at NY Cannabis Insider Conference to Address Challenges in New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program
NEWYORK--, NY Cannabis Insider hosted a conference in Albany, bringing together stakeholders to discuss solutions to the persistent challenges faced by the New York adult-use cannabis program. One of the main issues raised was the ...
Canopy Growth Files Revised Proxy Statement to Accelerate Entry into U.S. Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corporation, aNorth American cannabis and consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, announced today the filing of a revised proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The statement outlines the ...
Canadian Cannabis Producer BZAM Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement to Raise Up to C$5 Million
BZAM Ltd a Canadian cannabis producer, revealed its plans to conduct a non-brokered private placement to raise approximately C$5 million. The company intends to offer up to 22,222,223 units, with each unit priced at C$0.225. ...
