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Indiana Residents Voice Strong Support for Medical and Recreational Cannabis Legalization
INDIANAPOLIS – A recent survey of Hoosier voters indicates broad ...
Canopy Growth Acquires MTL Cannabis in Bid to Ramp Up Medical Sales
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp., a major player in ...
Trump Sets Plans for Cannabis Reclassification Executive Order
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to direct federal ...
What’s Changing Now for Cannabis Operators: Lessons from Anaheim’s IgniteIt 2025
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry has always been about resilience, reinvention, and relentless adaptation. At this year’s IgniteIt Market Spotlight: California (formerly the Benzinga Cannabis Conference) in Anaheim, that message was louder than ever. The ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.2B Since Recreational Launch
COLUMBUS – State records show Ohio's Cannabis sector has recorded more than $1.2 billion in combined medical and adult-use sales since recreational dispensaries opened in August 2024, a mark that underscores consistent buyer turnout in ...
Global Cannabis Market Tightens Amid Surging Demand and Supply Snags
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports jumped more than 400% in H1 2025, pushing the European market into a period of rapid expansion and testing the limits of international supply chains. That surge has ...
Jushi Secures $4M in Revised FVCBank Loan
BOCA RATON – Jushi Holdings Inc. has adjusted the terms of its secured loan with FVCBank, gaining an extra $4 million in funding while pushing back the repayment deadline and trimming interest costs. The changes, ...
Grown Rogue Takes Full Ownership of Illinois Cultivation Project
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. has acquired the remaining 30% stake in its Illinois subsidiary, Rogue EBC LLC, for $1.5 million. The transaction, announced Sunday, brings the company's ownership to 100% and clears the ...
Winners and Losers in Cannabis: The Efficiency Divide
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Highly Capitalized Network Launches “Battle of the Brands” — A New Show Redefining Cannabis Marketing Conversations
LOS ANGELES— Highly Capitalized Network (HCN), a leading business and financial media platform for Cannabis, today announced the launch of its newest original series: Battle of the Brands. This new podcast series brings together some ...
Alternaleaf Rolls Out Targeted Cannabis Program for UK Women’s Health Issues
LONDON – Alternaleaf, the United Kingdom's online medical Cannabis clinic, launched a new service this week aimed at treating gynecological and hormonal disorders with therapies involving Cannabis. The initiative marks the first of its kind ...
The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal moment in the global history of Cannabis regulation unfolded at the Geneva Opium Conference, held from November 1924 to February 1925. Organized by the League ...
Missouri Cannabis Sales Fall to $118.9M in September
ST. LOUIS – Retailers in Missouri reported $118.9 million in Cannabis sales for September, a drop from the previous month's total and the second-lowest figure of the year so far. The decline of about 9% ...
Jamaica’s Pure Jamaican and Seven Ten Limited Forge Path in Global Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- In a significant stride towards global market leadership, Pure Jamaican has initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at exporting its distinctive pharmaceutical products. This includes a range of cannabinoid compounds such as THC derived ...
High Tide Inc. Acquires Queen of Bud
LOS ANGELES- In a strategic move to enhance its market footprint, High Tide Inc. (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI), a prominent Canadian cannabis chain, has announced the acquisition of the Queen of Bud brand, including its ...
Ohio’s Innovative Approach to Cannabis Reform: Funding K9 Transition with Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In a forward-thinking move, Ohio legislators are deliberating a bill designed to smooth the transition for police K9 units in the wake of the state's cannabis legalization. The proposed legislation seeks to utilize ...
Virginia’s Path to Adult-Use Cannabis Market Faces Political Hurdles
LOS ANGELES- The journey toward establishing a regulated adult-use cannabis market in Virginia is encountering significant political barriers, despite initial progress in cannabis legislation. The Commonwealth, which took initial steps towards a more progressive stance ...
Cybin Eyes $150 Million Boost Through Private Placement to Propel Psychedelic Drug Development
Cybin Inc., a firm at the forefront of psychedelic drug development, announced its plan on Wednesday to secure approximately $150 million in funding through the private placement of over 348 million common shares. This strategic ...
Washington to Eliminate 37% Tax on Medical Cannabis
NEW YORK- In a significant legislative move, Washington State has taken steps to alleviate the financial strain on medical cannabis patients by abolishing the 37% excise tax previously levied on their medicine. This decision follows ...
atai Life Sciences Advances VLS-01, A Novel DMT-Based Treatment
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences a biotechnology company specializing in mental health treatments, is making strides in the development of a groundbreaking approach to treating treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Srinivas Rao, the Chief Scientific Officer, recently ...
New Study Affirms Long-Term Safety of CBD for Dogs
NEW YORK- In an era where CBD products have surged in popularity for their health benefits in humans, a new study funded by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) brings promising news for our four-legged ...
Arkansas Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move towards cannabis legalization, Arkansas advocates have filed a constitutional amendment aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis. The proposal, now awaiting review by the state attorney general's office, could see the ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Canadian Cannabis Operator; U.S. Treasury Secretary Reaffirms Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation; TerrAscend Charts New Fiscal Path Amid Cannabis Industry’s Tax Challenges
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s earnings season with updates from some of the leading MSOs outlined below, along with a helping of innovations and financial insights from ...
Week In Review: High Tide Repots Breakeven; TerrAscend say They’ve Got $26M in Tax Refunds; Cresco Still Expanding; Chicago Atlantic’s Balance Sheet Gets Better
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s earnings season with updates from some of the leading MSOs outlined below, along with a helping of innovations and financial insights from ...
Virginia Advances in THC Detection
LOS ANGELES- The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (VDFS) has made significant progress in the development of reliable methods for detecting THC and other cannabinoids in blood samples, marking a pivotal advancement in forensic science ...
Psyence Group Announces Strategic Business Moves
NEW YORK- In a series of strategic decisions aimed at refining its business focus and capitalizing on emerging opportunities within the psychedelic and palliative care industries, Psyence Group Inc has announced a comprehensive update on ...
Call for Enhanced Research and Surveillance on Ketamine Treatments
LOS ANGELES A recent publication in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry has underscored the urgent need for increased research and surveillance in the realm of ketamine treatments. Authored by Dr. Samuel T. ...
North Carolina Welcomes Its First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary on Tribal Land
NEW YORK- In a groundbreaking move for North Carolina's cannabis industry, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is poised to unveil the state's inaugural adult-use cannabis dispensary. Slated for an April 20th opening, this development ...
NYC Councilwoman Accuses Landlord of Aiding Illegal Cannabis Shop
NEW YORK- In a conflict highlighting the challenges of regulating the burgeoning cannabis market in New York City, Gale Brewer, an Upper West Side Councilwoman, has accused a local landlord of facilitating the operation of ...
MariMed Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings
NEW YORK- MariMed Inc., based in Massachusetts and operating across several states, reported its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023, revealing both achievements and challenges within a competitive cannabis ...
Florida Senate Approves Stringent Hemp Regulation Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a decisive move that could reshape the landscape of the hemp industry in Florida, the state legislature has passed a bill aimed at regulating hemp-derived products, including the prohibition of certain natural ...
MedMen’s Turbulent Journey
LOS ANGELES- MedMen Enterprises, once hailed as a titan in the cannabis industry, faces a starkly uncertain future as it shuts down the majority of its dispensaries in California, its home state. The closures, which ...
Ohio Moves to Drastically Reduce Medical Cannabis Registration Fee to One Cent
LOS ANGELES- In a significant step toward making medical cannabis more accessible to patients, Ohio has announced plans to reduce the registration fee for medical cannabis patients to a nominal one cent. This move, aimed ...
U.K.’s Medical Cannabis Use Rises Amid ADHD Medication Shortage
NEW YORK- The United Kingdom is witnessing a notable shift towards medical cannabis as an alternative treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) amid a severe shortage of stimulant-based medications. The scarcity of these essential drugs has ...
Florida’s Cannabis Legislation: A Delicate Balance Between Reform and Regulation
LOS ANGELES- In Florida, a state on the cusp of major cannabis reform, recent legislative endeavors have sparked a complex dialogue about the future of cannabis regulation. Proposals for stringent THC potency caps, even before ...
Thailand’s Shift: From Decriminalization to Recreational Cannabis Ban
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's journey with cannabis policy has taken a significant turn as the nation's health minister, Cholnan Srikaew, announced plans to reinstate a ban on recreational cannabis use by the end of the year. ...
Obituary: Troy Datcher: CEO The Parent Company
LOS ANGELES- Troy Datcher, board chair of Gold Flora Corp. and a prominent Black leader in the cannabis industry, died Feb. 26 after a brief hospitalization. He was 55. Originally from Alabama, Datcher is mourned ...
Limits on the Installment Method of Accounting For Gain
By Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes, & Abraham Finberg- CPAs licensed in California of AB FinWright LLP & 420CPA, and Andrew Gradman, Esq of Andrew Gradman Tax This is Part II of II of our series ...
