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Vireo Growth Re-Enters Ohio Through Four Concurrent Deals
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc. announced that it has signed ...
UK Medical Cannabis H1 2025: The Market Still Running on Trust
LONDON – You won't find the echoes of this revolution ...
Virginia Cannabis Licenses Delayed Again After Spanberger Veto
RICHMOND-Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use Cannabis market has suffered another major setback ...
Cannabinoids and Fatty Liver Disease: Emerging Research Highlights a Growing Health Challenge for Seniors
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of scientific research is examining how compounds derived from Cannabis may interact with metabolic diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Among the most widespread of these conditions is ...
Hawaii Moves Forward on Psychedelic Therapy Research Framework
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Senate approved legislation that would set up a state task force to examine ways to bring breakthrough mental health treatments, like psilocybin- and MDMA-assisted therapies, into clinical and policy discussions. Senate ...
Texas Restricts Sales of Smokable Hemp Products Effective March 31
AUSTIN – Texas retailers must pull smokable hemp products from shelves by the end of the month under final rules adopted by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The regulations, which take effect March ...
Helus Pharma Rings Nasdaq Bell Post-Cybin Rebrand
TORONTO – Helus Pharma Inc., rebranded from Cybin Inc., opened trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol $HELP, marking a shift from the NYSE American where it previously traded as $CYBN. The ...
Who Will Decide Cannabis Legalization? The Math Will.
LOS ANGELES -For decades, Cannabis reform in the United States has moved unevenly—state by state, ballot by ballot, crisis by crisis. On paper, federal prohibition still stands, and national politics remain polarized. But economically and ...
Canopy Growth Locks in Debt Overhaul, Gears Up for Expansion
TORONTO – Canopy Growth Corp. detailed a pair of financial maneuvers aimed at shoring up its books and clearing a path for expansion. The deals, which include a new $150 million U.S. term loan and ...
U.S. Hempcrete Market Set for Steady Rise to $10.6B by 2033
LOS ANGELES – The market for hempcrete, a lightweight composite material derived from the woody core of the hemp plant, stands at $7.83 billion this year and could reach $10.6 billion by 2033. That trajectory ...
Colorado Lawmakers Weigh Options for Cannabis Tax Bump
DENVER – Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would put a small increase in Cannabis taxes before voters this November, aiming to generate funds for mental health programs even as the state's Cannabis market ...
Retail Launch in 2026 or 2027? Why Virginia Operators Must Prepare Before Reconciliation Concludes
VIRGINIA- With gubernatorial alignment and both chambers advancing sales legislation, Virginia’s adult-use market is transitioning from policy debate to execution planning. The House maintains a November 2026 activation date; the Senate proposes January 2027. Conference ...
Ownership Disclosure and 25% Change-of-Control Triggers: How Virginia Will Scrutinize Your Cap Table
VIRGINIA- Ownership transparency and anti-concentration controls remain central to Virginia’s adult-use legislation. Beneficial ownership disclosure requirements capture layered structures and indirect control arrangements. Transfers require Board approval, generally triggered at 25 percent ownership changes within ...
Virginia Passes Tough New Restrictions on Delta-8 THC Products
RICHMOND-- Virginia lawmakers have approved strict new regulations on products containing delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived cannabinoid. The legislation, which was hammered out on the last day of the General Assembly session, will require sellers of ...
RIV Capital CEO Departs, Revenue Shows Slight Improvement in Q3 2022, and Company Looks to Unlock Intrinsic Value
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian cannabis investment company RIV Capital announced on Tuesday that CEO Mark Sims was leaving the company with immediate effect. The departure came as the company revealed its financial results for the quarter ...
Growing Basics – Gas Lantern Technique
Grower Essentials: The Gas Lantern Technique Cannabis cultivation - and agriculture in general - go back thousands of years. And while incredible technological advances have been made, even more so recently, there are some ...
Green Thumb Industries Generates $1B in Revenue for 2022, Posts Profit Despite Q4 Losses
LOS ANGELES-- Green Thumb Industries Inc. a cannabis producer and retailer in the US, announced that it hit $1 billion in revenue for 2022, a year marked by growth and challenges in the cannabis industry. ...
Cresco Labs and Columbia Care Extend Closing Date for $2 Billion Megadeal Amid Regulatory Approvals and Divestiture Concerns.
NEW YORK-- Cresco Labs and Columbia Care Inc., the parent company of Sunnyside dispensaries and Cannabist respectively, have agreed to extend the closing date of their $2 billion, all-stock megadeal to June 30, 2023. Despite ...
American Weed Co Founders Call for Nationwide Legalization of Cannabis for Veterans
WASHINGTON-- American Weed Co, a new cannabis company owned and operated by veterans, has announced it will devote a portion of its revenue to combating the epidemic of veteran suicide and modernizing outdated federal cannabis ...
MJ Unpacked Returns to New York with a Fresh Look Thanks to Strategic Partnership with ABC Brand/Design
NEW YORK-- MJ Unpacked, a cannabis trade event for brand and retail executives, as well as accredited investors, is set to make a return to New York on April 26th to the 28th, with a ...
MedMen Enterprises Hires ATB Capital Markets to Review and Sell Non-Core Assets in Restructuring Efforts
LOS ANGELES-- MedMen Enterprises Inc. has provided an update on its restructuring efforts, announcing that it has hired ATB Capital Markets Inc. to review and sell one or more of its non-core assets in Arizona, ...
California’s Legal Cannabis Market Faces Downturn in Sales and Industry Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Legal cannabis sales in California have hit a roadblock as consumers purchased $5.3 billion worth of cannabis in the state in 2022, an 8% drop from the previous year, according to a report ...
RIV Capital and Hawthorne settle disputes with JW Asset Management over Etain acquisition
LOS ANGELES--RIV Capital Inc. has reached a settlement with JW Asset Management LLC (JWAM) over a dispute related to its acquisition of New York-based medical cannabis operator Etain. JWAM had raised concerns over the purchase ...
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 ...
