Consumer Research
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 ...
Circle K Tests Hemp THC Waters in Texas
DALLAS – Circle K has begun stocking shelves with hemp-derived ...
Is the Movement to Repeal Adult-Use Cannabis in Three States a Real Threat to Their Budgets?
NEW YORK – In a development that has raised eyebrows ...
Ohio Governor Enacts Halt on Sales of Hemp-Derived THC Products
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order on October 8, 2025, directing retailers to pull intoxicating hemp products from shelves by next Tuesday, marking a sharp intervention in the state's unregulated market ...
Germany’s Cabinet Advanced Restrictions Balancing Access and Control in Medical Cannabis
BERLIN – Germany's federal cabinet cleared a draft bill that would require in-person doctor consultations before issuing medical Cannabis prescriptions and prohibit mail-order shipments, addressing a fourfold jump in imports over the past year. The ...
Tilray Brands Reports Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings
NEW YORK – Tilray Brands Inc. swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter, fueled by record revenue and sharper cost management, as the Cannabis company builds on a multiyear turnaround. For the period ...
Aurora Launches Whistler Brand in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced the introduction of its Whistler Cannabis Co. brand to the Australian market, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The launch brings two high-potency cultivars, Ginger Breath ...
BREAKING: Trump Signals Possible Cannabis Reclassification Within Weeks
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is actively considering shifting Cannabis to a lower-risk category under federal law — a move that could have sweeping implications for the industry. Speaking at ...
Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis Enters Ohio Market
COLUMBUS – Death Row Records Cannabis, the Cannabis brand launched by rapper and entrepreneur Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., commonly known as Snoop Dogg, has expanded into Ohio through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This ...
Trump Considers Shift in Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump is exploring a move to reclassify Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The potential policy shift, ...
Michigan Cannabis Trade Group Challenges New 24% Wholesale Tax in Court
LANSING – Yesterday, hours after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature on Michigan's latest state budget, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association moved swiftly to court, filing suit to block a fresh 24% excise tax on ...
NY Cannabis Market Posts Record August Sales, OCM Reports
NEW YORK – New York dispensaries rang up $214.4 million in legal Cannabis sales in August, the highest total since the program's start nearly three years ago, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management. ...
New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Emerald Cup Interviews: Derek Dauchan: Ambassador: Urbana
In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Derek Dauchan, Ambassador at Urbana, live from the 20th anniversary of The Emerald Cup ...
Emerald Cup Interviews: Trip Mekki: Retail Manager, Urbana
In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Trip Mekki, Retail Manager at Urbana, live from the 20th anniversary of The Emerald ...
Emerald Cup Interviews: Brian Applegarth: Head of Travel & Tourism: Sunstone Winery
In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Brian Applegarth, Head of Travel & Tourism at Sunstone Winery, live from the 20th ...
Emerald Cup Interviews: Jocelyn Sheltraw: Co-Founder & CEO: Budist
In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Jocelyn Sheltraw, Co-Founder & CEO of Budist, live from the 20th anniversary of The ...
Emerald Cup Interviews: Marty Higgins, CEO of Urbana
In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Marty Higgins, CEO and Founder of Urbana, live from the 20th anniversary of The ...
Emerald Cup Interviews: Candice & Chris Byers: Zen Life Organics
In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Candice and Chris Byers of Zen Life Organics, live from the 20th anniversary of ...
