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Thai Cannabis Stores Face Uncertainty as Government Tightens Sales Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Thailand’s government has introduced a new order—published in ...
Verano Taps Arizona Partner to Introduce Grow Sciences’ Cannabis Line in Illinois
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis ...
Court Reverses Health Canada’s Ban on Psilocybin Training for Clinicians
LOS ANGELES- A recent decision by the Federal Court of ...
German Court Rules Prison Cells Qualify for Cannabis Possession Rules
LOS ANGELES- A Berlin appellate court (Kammergericht) has ruled that prisoners are legally permitted to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis in their cells for personal use, classifying prison quarters as the inmates’ “habitual residence.” ...
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Over Privacy Concerns
LOS ANGELES– Hawaii Governor Josh Green has vetoed House Bill 302 (HB 302), a measure aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, due to concerns over patient privacy provisions, his office confirmed on June 9, ...
New Zealand Delegation Led by Zoë Reece Targets Multibillion‑Dollar European Medicinal Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- New Zealand trade delegation, including key export company Ora Pharm, is advancing into Europe’s growing medicinal cannabis market. CEO Zoë Reece is spearheading the mission, aiming to build clinical and commercial partnerships for cannabinoid-derived therapies ...
Italy Enacts Security Decree Targeting Protests, Squatting, and Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES— Italy's Senate has passed a comprehensive security decree introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, intensifying penalties for public demonstrations, unauthorized property occupations, and the commercial sale of certain cannabis products. The ...
Czech Republic Advances Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES— The Czech Republic's Chamber of Deputies has approved a significant amendment to the nation's criminal code, decriminalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use. The measure permits adults to grow up ...
Ascend Wellness Secures $50 Million Through Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, has completed a $50 million private placement of its 12.75% senior secured notes due 2029. The notes, issued at 97.5% of face value, ...
Alphabet Soup: Common Acronyms in Cannabis and Why You Need to Know Them
LOS ANGELES- Running a cannabis business means speaking more than the language of cultivation and branding — it means speaking compliance, with all its acronyms. You’ve likely seen a wall of them — ADA, OSHA, ...
Trump Administration Supports Psychedelic Research in Mental‑Health Efforts
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration is showing growing support for research into psychedelics such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ibogaine as potential treatments for mental health conditions. Led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert ...
ProStar SEO Identifies Key Google Ranking Factors for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- ProStar SEO, a Canadian firm specializing in search engine optimization, has released new insights identifying the most influential Google ranking factors specific to cannabis industry websites. The report, based on a large-scale analysis ...
Michigan Cannabis Retailer to Pay $205K in Settlement Over Workers’ Lost Tips
LOS ANGELES— Federal Judge Matthew Leitman has approved a $205,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by employees of Timber Cannabis, a seven-location cannabis dispensary chain in Michigan. The lawsuit alleged that management appropriated tips left ...
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 ...
NEW: Comprehensive List of Cannabis Events in 2025
LOS ANGELES - The cannabis industry is alive with opportunity and collaboration in 2025. These events serve as critical platforms for education, networking, and driving business success. Whether you're a veteran in the industry or ...
Week In Review: Cronos Expands Medical Cannabis Presence in Switzerland; Cybin Secures Up to US $500 Million via Convertible Debentures to Fuel Clinical Growth; iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting; Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: LIMS Market Projected to Hit $5.19 Billion by 2030; Verano Debuts Bodega‑Style Dispensary in Arizona; Aurora Cannabis Refutes AI-Generated Deal Reports on Investing.com
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Aurora Cannabis Denies Acquisition of MedLeaf Therapeutics; Canadian Cannabis Producers Expand Exports; Method Man and Zamnesia Partner to Launch Eight TICAL Cannabis Seeds in U.S. and Europe
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
DEA Judge Sets Schedule for Cannabis Rescheduling Testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The debate over cannabis' federal classification is set to intensify as the DEA prepares for pivotal hearings on its status under the Controlled Substances Act. DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney has announced that ...
Week In Review: North Carolina Governor Proposes Cannabis Legalization to Curb Unregulated Hemp Market; ProStar SEO Identifies Key Google Ranking Factors for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Village Farms Completes Divestiture of Fresh Produce Business to Focus on Cannabis; Massachusetts House Approves Cannabis Oversight Reform Bill; Ascend Wellness Secures $50 Million Through Private Placement of Senior Secured Note; FLUENT Corp. Expands Indoor Cultivation with Rosa Facility in Florida
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Rubicon Organics Finalizes Conditions for Hope Facility Acquisition; Cresco Labs Reschedules Q1 2025 Earnings; London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession; New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan; Texas Republicans Approve Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products; MariMed Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Canopy Growth Introduces Targeted Product Expansion for Canadian Market; U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Surpass $30 Billion in 2024
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Boston Beer Company Expands Cannabis Beverage Portfolio; Cronos Group Reports First Quarter 2025; THC Design Repositions for National Expansion
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Federal Inaction on Cannabis Exports May Cost U.S. Economy $10 Billion Annually; LEEF Brands Reports Financial Results; California Lawmakers Advance Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Increase
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Framework for Federal Cannabis Legalization; Village Farms International Granted 180-Day Extension to Meet NASDAQ; New Mexico Takes a Landmark Step Toward Legal Psychedelic Therapy
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Ireland Could Make Great Cannabis Policy; Massachusetts Deliberates Social Consumption Regulations for Cannabis Industry; Safe Harbor Financial and Würk Form Partnership to Enhance Cannabis Industry Services; Planet 13 Grants Restricted Stock Units to Leadership and Staff
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Federal Cannabis Trafficking Cases Reach Record Low; Blueberries Medical Corp. Secures C$1.05 Million in Private Placement; Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Retail Market and Assault-Style Weapons Ban
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Maryland Generates $72 Million in 2024 Recreational Cannabis Tax Revenue; Netherlands Initiates Regulated Cannabis Sales Trial; Israel Faces Mental Health Crisis Post-October 7 Attacks: Evaluating Medical Cannabis for PTSD Treatment
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Kiosk at Brookfield Square Mall Draws Mixed Reactions; Cresco Labs Reports: Financial Results for Q4 and Full Year ending December 31, 2024; South Africa’s Department of Health Enacts Ban on Cannabis and Hemp Food Products
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: States Propose Cannabis Tax Hikes Amid Industry Pushback; British American Tobacco Invests $86.8 Million in Organigram; Canopy Growth’s Stock Declines Amid Share Sale Plans
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Minnesota Considers Allowing Liquor Wholesalers to Distribute Low-Potency Hemp Edibles; Cronos Group Reports $8.7 Million in Operating Expense Savings for FY2024; Compass Pathways Projects FY2025 Net Cash Use of $120M-$145M
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Washington State Senate Committee Advances Cannabis Direct Sales Bill; New Hampshire House Approves Limited Cannabis Legalization Bill; Jushi Holdings Secures $9.7 Million Through ERC Refund and Debt Financing
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: TILT Holdings Divests Massachusetts Dispensaries for $2 Million; California Cannabis Industry Faces Potential Crisis Amid Proposed Tax Increase; New Mexico House Bill 331 Proposes Mandatory Labor Peace Agreements for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: New York’s Cannabis Regulatory Body Introduces Banking Directory; Arkansas Senate Advances Bill to Fund Free School Breakfasts Using Medical Cannabis Revenue; Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Legalize Recreational and Medical Cannabis
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Hawaii Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis with Constitutional Amendment Proposal; PharmaCann Defaults on Innovative Industrial Properties Leases; Florida’s Cannabis Market Sees Shift as Smaller Operators Capture Market Share
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Ascend Wellness Secures $15 Million in Private Placement to Bolster Growth Initiatives; Virginia Senate Committee Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales; Leafly Holdings Delisted from Nasdaq Amid Financial Challenges
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
