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Allied Market Research: Global Cannabis Market to Generate $149B by 2031
PORTLAND – A report recently published by Allied Market Research ...
Tilray Acquires Lyphe Group, Expands UK Medical Cannabis Reach
LONDON – Tilray Brands Inc. has acquired the Lyphe Group, ...
Compass Pathways Opens U.S. Grant Program for Psychedelic Therapy Training
NEW YORK – Compass Pathways PLC ADR announced a new ...
Vlasic Labs CBD Products Qualify for CMS Medicare Pilot Program
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Vlasic Labs announced that its cannabidiol product line meets the qualification standards for a new federal pilot program run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Michigan company’s hemp-derived offerings ...
The Canadian Workaround: Why U.S. Cannabis Companies May Need a Canadian Entity to Restructure
NEW YORK- Cannabis has produced a workaround that shouldn’t exist—but now does. If you’re a U.S. Cannabis company in distress, you can’t reliably rely on U.S. bankruptcy courts. So an emerging playbook is taking shape: ...
Louisiana Bill Would Tap Opioid Settlement Funds for Psychedelic Therapy Studies
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would let the state direct money from opioid lawsuit settlements toward clinical research on psychedelic-assisted therapy. Senate Bill 43, sponsored by Sen. Patrick McMath (R), would ...
Ohio Enacts New Cannabis and Hemp Regulations After Referendum Effort Fails
COLUMBUS – Updated rules for Ohio’s recreational Cannabis market and a statewide ban on most intoxicating hemp products outside licensed dispensaries took effect, closing the chapter on a citizen campaign to reverse legislative tweaks to ...
San Francisco Considers Ordinance for Cannabis Cafes
SAN FRANCISCO – Customers at licensed Cannabis retailers here could soon relax in dedicated Amsterdam-style cafes, consuming products on site while ordering prepared food and nonalcoholic drinks, following legislation introduced this week by Board of ...
Tilray Medical Expands Australian Medical Cannabis Offerings
NEW YORK – Tilray Medical, an internal division of Tilray Brands Inc., one of the largest global suppliers of pharmaceutical-grade medical Cannabis operating in 20 countries across five continents, announced expansion of its medical Cannabis ...
Cannabis Distributors Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast Sign Letter of Intent to Combine
OAKLAND – Kiva Sales & Service (KSS), a leading sales and distribution agency focused on California’s Cannabis market, signed a letter of intent to combine operations with Petalfast, a national platform known for sales, distribution ...
From Survival to Execution: Hall of Flowers Ventura Reflects an Evolving Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Hall of Flowers Ventura continues to set the standard for what a modern Cannabis industry event should look and feel like—focused, curated, and highly effective. Hall of Flowers Ventura this past March 18 ...
Updated: Europe’s Cannabis Business Events 2026
BERLIN- Europe’s Cannabis market is moving from theory to execution. And the clearest signal is the event calendar. From Berlin to London to Prague, the sequence of events tells a story—not just of geography, but ...
Prohibition Partners Releases Global Medical Cannabis Market Review 2026
LONDON – With medical Cannabis exports increasingly concentrated among a small number of large-scale producers and patient markets advancing at different rates depending on local rules and access models, Prohibition Partners has released its Global ...
Michigan Dispensary Agrees to $205K Settlement Over Withheld Tip Dispute
LOS ANGELES- A Michigan-based cannabis dispensary chain, Timber Cannabis, has agreed to pay $205,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by employees claiming management withheld customer tips. While the company did not admit to any wrongdoing, ...
GOP Panel Requests Review of Cannabis Rescheduling by Biden Administration
LOS ANGELES- A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is urging a formal investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of the federal cannabis rescheduling process. The request, made in a report accompanying the fiscal year 2026 funding bill ...
U.S. Whiskey Consumption Slows as Cannabis and Wellness Trends Gain Traction
LOS ANGELES- Brown‑Forman Corp., producer of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, cites three primary factors contributing to reduced whiskey consumption in the U.S.: increasing cannabis use, the popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications, and softer demand among ...
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 ...
Malaysia Weighs Cannabis Vaporizer Manufacturing for Export
LOS ANGELES— Malaysia’s Cabinet is set to decide whether to permit the manufacturing of cannabis vaporizer hardware for export, as Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed following a multi-agency review. The proposal centers ...
North Carolina Governor Establishes Cannabis Advisory Council Amid Unregulated THC Market
LOS ANGELES- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued an executive order forming a 24–30 member North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis to develop policy recommendations aimed at regulating cannabis products and formalizing legalization strategies, ...
Cannabis Stocks Decline as Federal Reform Stalls in U.S
LOS ANGELES- U.S. cannabis stocks have declined sharply as investor enthusiasm dampens amid continued delays in federal reform. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF dropped around 48% in 2024, with company shares like Curaleaf, Verano, ...
AYR Wellness Secures Temporary Waiver in Financing Deal
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, has entered into a Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior secured notes . Under this agreement, noteholders temporarily agree ...
Minnesota Awards 249 Cannabis Business Licenses in State’s First Lottery
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held its inaugural lottery on June 5, 2025, awarding 249 provisional licenses for social equity and general applicants across four categories: cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness, and retailer. The ...
Ukraine Advances Medical Cannabis Access with Support from Soros-Affiliated NGOs
LOS ANGELES- Ukraine’s State Service for Medicines and Drug Control issued its first license for importing medical cannabis on June 2, 2025, following the enactment of a law in August 2024 that authorized the use ...
Trump Administration Proposes Elimination of Federal Protections for State Medical Cannabis Programs
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes the removal of a longstanding provision that prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ) from using federal funds to interfere with state-legal medical cannabis programs. ...
Psychedelic Drugs Market Projects Significant Growth Through 2029
LOS ANGELES- The global psychedelic drugs market is projected to experience substantial growth, with estimates indicating an increase from $6.39 billion in 2025 to $11.93 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Village Farms Completes Divestiture of Fresh Produce Business to Focus on Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc. has finalized the transaction to privatize its fresh produce operations, marking a strategic shift to concentrate on its cannabis ventures. The deal, completed on May 30, 2025, involves the ...
Massachusetts House Approves Cannabis Oversight Reform Bill
LOS ANGELES- The Massachusetts House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at restructuring the state's cannabis regulatory framework. The bill, designated as H 4187, seeks to address administrative challenges and enhance oversight within the ...
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, ...
Financial and Regulatory Hurdles Challenge New Cannabis Enterprises
LOS ANGELES- Emerging cannabis businesses in the United States are encountering significant barriers to entry, primarily due to financial constraints, complex regulatory environments, and competition from established entities. Access to capital remains a primary obstacle ...
Cannabis Use Among Seniors Sees Significant Uptick
LOS ANGELES- A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights a notable increase in cannabis use among U.S. adults aged 65 and older. Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates ...
FLUENT Corp. Expands Indoor Cultivation with Rosa Facility in Florida
LOS ANGELES- FLUENT Corp.a vertically integrated cannabis operator, has initiated cultivation at its new Rosa indoor facility in Tampa, Florida. This development adds 9,200 square feet of high-efficiency indoor canopy to the company's operations, marking ...
Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech Announce Strategic Merger to Form Atai Beckley
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company, and Beckley Psytech, a private UK-based biotechnology firm, have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a new entity named Atai Beckley. The all-share transaction values Beckley ...
Comprehensive Cannabis Pangenome
LOS ANGELES- A collaborative study led by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has constructed the most comprehensive genetic map of Cannabis sativa to date, analyzing 193 genomes from 144 biological samples. This pangenome reveals ...
