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Texas Republicans Approve Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products
DALLAS-In a sweeping move that could reshape Texas' booming hemp ...
Silly Nice Collaborates with Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative to Promote Social Equity in New York’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand ...
Vista Hosts San Diego County’s First Licensed Public Cannabis Festival
LOS ANGELES- The city of Vista has made history by ...
Canopy Growth Finalizes Acquisition of Acreage Holdings
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation, a Canadian cannabis company, has completed its acquisition of Acreage Holdings through its U.S. subsidiary, Canopy USA, LLC. This transaction grants Canopy USA full ownership of Acreage Holdings, a multi-state ...
Virginia Democrats Plan to Reintroduce Cannabis Sales Legislation Amid Governor’s Opposition
LOS ANGELES- In Virginia, Democratic legislators are preparing to reintroduce a bill to establish a regulated market for adult-use cannabis sales. This initiative follows Governor Glenn Youngkin's veto of similar legislation in March 2024, citing ...
Exploiting the 2018 Farm Bill Loophole: The Rise of Legal Hemp in the Non-Legal Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES--The regulatory landscape for cannabis in the United States has changed significantly since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation of hemp and its derivatives. This legislation inadvertently created a ...
Tennessee Introduces New Regulations for Hemp Product Sales
LOS ANGELES- Tennessee regulators have introduced significant new rules for the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products, which are set to take full effect on December 26, 2024. These regulations, overseen by the Tennessee Department ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Market Set to Reach €420 Million in 2024
BERLIN- Germany's medical cannabis market is poised for substantial growth in 2024, with sales projected to surpass €420 million ($455 million), according to a report by Prohibition Partners. The country, which has led Europe in ...
2024 Presidential Candidates Outline Contrasting Visions for Cannabis and Psychedelics Reform
LOS ANGELES- The 2024 presidential election is showcasing a diverse range of positions on cannabis and psychedelics reform, reflecting the evolving landscape of U.S. drug policy. Prominent candidates across both parties have taken varying stances, ...
Massachusetts Voters Divided Over Psychedelics Legalization Ahead of 2024 Ballot
LOS ANGELES- Massachusetts voters are set to decide on Question 4 in the upcoming November 5 ballot, which proposes the legalization and regulation of certain psychedelic substances for therapeutic and personal use. If approved, Massachusetts ...
Japan Enacts Stricter Cannabis Laws with Severe Penalties
LOS ANGELES- Japan has recently implemented stringent measures against cannabis use, introducing penalties of up to seven years in prison for consumption. Previously, while possession and cultivation were illegal, personal use was not explicitly prohibited. ...
Psychedelics Show Promise in Alleviating End-of-Life Psychological Distress
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate that psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, may help reduce depression, anxiety, and existential distress in patients with terminal illnesses. A systematic review published in Psychopharmacology analyzed data from various studies and found ...
Medical Cannabis Set to Launch in Ukraine in Early 2025
KYIV- After Ukraine legalized cannabis for medical use earlier this year, a key lawmaker announced that the first cannabis-based medicines could be available as early as next month. Olga Stefanishyna, a member of Ukraine’s parliament ...
Vilsack Calls Out Hemp During Announcement of USDA’s $1 Billion Climate Investment
JEFFERSON CITY U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (featured picture) paid a visit to Lincoln University on Monday and announced that the USDA will invest $1 billion in climate-smart commodities and provide funding for pilot projects. ...
Apex Files Phase 2a Clinical Trial Application with Health Canada Announces Series A Financing
VANCOUVER, B.C.,–Apex Labs is also announce the filing of a phase 2a Clinical Trial Application with Health Canada on February 3rd, 2022. This CTA is for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study to evaluate the ...
Fyllo Unveils Jurisdiction Dashboard to Accelerate Regulatory Research
NEW YORK-- Fyllo, a leader in compliance-first SaaS solutions for highly regulated, high-growth industries, announced the launch of Jurisdiction Dashboard, a new feature in the Fyllo Regulatory Database. The dashboard, which updates in real-time, provides ...
New Survey Reveals Security, Account Shutdowns Among Top Concerns of Cannabis Operators
SAN FRANCISCO--Dama Financial, the nation's largest provider of access to banking and payment solutions for the cannabis industry, recently conducted a survey of operators across all cannabis-legal states regarding their concerns and struggles. When asked ...
CANOPY GROWTH REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) today announces its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2022 ended December 31, 2021. All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Encouraging ...
First African Cannabis SPAC Planned by Cilo Cybin Founder Theron
CAPE TOWN– Cilo Cybin, the first firm in South Africa to be approved by regulators to cultivate and sell cannabis while researching the benefits of magic mushrooms, is mulling a listing in Johannesburg...and Luxembourg, according to ...
Leafly Begins Trading on Nasdaq Under ‘LFLY’ Following SPAC Merger with Merida Merger Corp
SEATTLE & NEW YORK–Leafly Holdings Inc., a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, and Merida Merger Corp. I (NASDAQ: MCMJ), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Merida Capital Holdings, today ...
Thompson Duke Industrial Automates Filling and Capping of Dablicator™ Oil Applicator
PORTLAND, Ore.- Thompson Duke Industrial, cannabis oil vaporizer device filling and capping equipment, is now providing automated solutions for filling and capping the Dablicator™ Oil Applicator. The patented Dablicator™ Oil Applicator, invented by California's Jetty ...
Standard Insights Announces an AI-Driven Analytics Integration with Flowhub
ATLANTA - Standard Insights, an AI as a Service marketing platform announces an integration partnership with Flowhub, a cannabis point-of-sale solution with a valuation of over $200 million that includes leading investors Headline, Poseidon, and ...
Enveric Biosciences Announces Successful Synthesis and Filing of Provisional Patent
NAPLES, Fla. - Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a neuroscience company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health, and oncology treatments, announced the development of EV104a and EV104b, new molecular conjugates for Osteoarthritis and other pain indications. The ...
Schwazze Closes New Mexico Acquisition
DENVER - Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), a cannabis operators in Colorado, announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire substantially all the operating assets of Reynold Greenleaf & Associates, LLC, and the equity of Elemental ...
Sierra Sage Herbs Acquired By Creso Pharma
LYONS, Colo. - Sierra Sage Herbs, maker of the best-selling Green Goo, Southern Butter and Good Goo natural products brands, announced its acquisition by Australia's Creso Pharma Limited (ASX: CPH, OTC: COPHF, FRA: 1X8). The ...
Canntab Signs Historic Agreement With First Nations Growers GP INC.
TORONTO - Canntab Therapeutics Limited (CSE:PILL) (OTCQB:CTABF) (FRA:TBF1), an innovator of cannabinoid and terpene blends in hard pill form for therapeutic applications, announced a strategic planning collaboration and commercial partnership to create an Indigenous Opiate ...
Charlotte’s Web Achieves ISO Certification for In-House Lab Testing
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 certification. This certifies that Charlotte's Web has met the technical and quality benchmarks required by ISO 17025 ...
TerrAscend Announces Key Leadership Team Additions
NEW YORK and TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced the appointment of Charishma Kothari as SVP Marketing, Charles Oster as SVP Sales, and Jared Anderson as SVP ...
Aurora Cannabis’s Reliva Expands Portfolio with New CBD Brand, KG7
EDMONTON, AB - Reliva, an American CBD brand and subsidiary of Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, announced the launch of KG7, a new high-quality ...
Assemblyman Thurston “Smitty” Smith Introduces Legislation to Increase Penalties on Industrial-Grade Illegal Cannabis Grows
APPLE VALLEY, CA – Today, Assemblyman Thurston “Smitty” Smith introduced legislation that seeks to combat illegal marijuana grows that have been proliferating throughout the rural High Desert communities. AB 1725 would make changes to Proposition 64 to increase penalties ...
Ace Valley Brand Expands Product Portfolio
SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, announced the extension of the Ace Valley brand portfolio, bringing two new beverages and hard candy formats ...
LIM College to Offer Master’s Degree in The Business of Cannabis
NEW YORK - LIM College, a leading educational authority in the business of fashion and its adjacent fields, is launching a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree program in The Business of Cannabis. The College ...
My Next Health to Support NFL funded University of Regina Research on Concussions and Pain Management
NEW YORK - My Next Health Inc. announced its $400,000 USD in-kind support of the medical research team at the University of Regina in Canada, along with the $570,030 USD awarded from the National Football ...
Abaca Crosses $2 Billion Dollars in Compliant Cannabis Commerce
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Cannabis banking fintech company Abaca surpassed compliantly processing more than two billion dollars in commerce for the cannabis industry. The company's growth is fueled by aligning its bank-backed financial technology ...
AskGrowers Provides In-Depth Information and Reviews on Over 5,200 Cannabis Strains
NEW YORK - AskGrowers, a website that educates consumers and provides an in-depth introduction to cannabis for newcomers and experienced connoisseurs alike, has collected information on more than 5,200 strains using 20 different metrics and ...
U.S. House of Representatives Advances Cannabis Banking Bill; Final Passage Uncertain
WASHINGTON, D.C.–On Friday, the United States House of Representatives approved a popular cannabis banking reform amendment proposed by the U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) that would provide protections to financial institutions assisting legal cannabis-based businesses ...
Deloitte: Cannabis Booming in Canada Adding $43.5 Billion to Canadian GDP
TORONTO- A new report by Deloitte says that $11 billion in cannabis sales has created 151,000 new jobs and added $43.5 billion to Canada’s GDP The cannabis market is in "robust health" three years after ...
Patients with Chronic Back Pain Reduce Their Opioid Use Following Initiation of Medical Cannabis Therapy
PHILADELPHIA- (NORML) Patients suffering from chronic back pain reduce their use of prescription opioids and report improvements in their condition following medical cannabis treatment, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Cureus. Investigators affiliated with Thomas Jefferson ...
