Consumer Research
Who Will Decide Cannabis Legalization? The Math Will.
LOS ANGELES -For decades, Cannabis reform in the United States ...
Aurora Partners with Leafio to Expand Medical Cannabis Reach in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. disclosed a new wholesale distribution ...
Curaleaf Secures Virginia Foothold with Purchase of Cannabist Assets
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has entered into an agreement ...
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 ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
Michigan Senate Approved 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax
LANSING – In a late-night session that stretched into the early hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, the Michigan Senate gave final approval to a sweeping state budget that includes a new 24% wholesale tax ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally but Remain Undervalued Relative to Peers, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Cannabis companies have posted impressive gains this year, yet their valuations still trail those of comparable industries, a new analysis from Viridian Capital Advisors indicates. The Weekly Chart by Viridian plots ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Recent developments in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors point to a period of cautious optimism, marked by stock gains, legal battles, and innovative expansions. From property value boosts tied to legalization to ...
Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
OPINION: The People Have Spoken: It’s Time to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition (and Release the Epstein Files)
LOS ANGELES- With 87% of Americans supporting Cannabis legalization — and nearly 80% demanding the release of the Epstein files — public consensus on reform and transparency has never been stronger. The question now is ...
How Professional Services Firms That Serve Cannabis Can Thrive in the Wellness Industry
NEW YORK- Professional service providers — from accountants and attorneys to brand strategists and tech consultants — have played an indispensable role in legitimizing and professionalizing the Cannabis sector. These same firms now have a ...
Curaleaf Executive Vice Chairman Adopts Automated Share Sales Plan
STAMFORD – Joseph F. Lusardi, executive vice chairman of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., has put in a place an automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to sell company shares, a move designed to handle tax obligations tied ...
California Attorney General Warns of Federal Risks in Interstate Cannabis Commerce
LOS ANGELES- California Attorney General Rob Bonta has recently raised significant concerns over the potential federal legal risks involved in initiating interstate cannabis commerce. This issue has become a pivotal point of discussion following the ...
Italian Cannabis Reform Campaign Nears Signature Milestone in Record Time
ROME — In an unprecedented surge of public support, a campaign for cannabis reform in Italy has achieved nearly half the required signatures in just one week to bring the issue before the Parliament. This ...
Psychedelics Regulatory Maze: Navigating the State-Federal Conundrum
The expanding legalization of psychedelics for medical and therapeutic uses across various states in the United States is stepping into a complex regulatory terrain, one previously charted by the cannabis industry. This emerging scenario raises ...
MedMen Reduces Operations to Four States with Sale of Arizona and Nevada Assets
LOS ANGELES- MedMen Enterprises Inc., a Florida-based cannabis company known for its extensive operational struggles, has taken a significant step in restructuring its business. On Wednesday, the company announced its decision to divest its cannabis ...
New York Officials Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Amid Brooklyn’s Legal Market Expansion
NEW YORK- In a decisive move by New York state authorities, Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis retailer operating in Brooklyn, has been forcibly shut down. This action, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney ...
Numinus and Cedar Clinical Research Join Beckley Psytech’s Phase 2b Psychedelic Trial for Depression
Numinus Wellness Inc. recognized for approach to mental health care, has announced a significant milestone in psychedelic-assisted therapies. Its research arm, Cedar Clinical Research (CCR), has been selected as a pivotal site for a groundbreaking ...
Regulatory Hurdles Challenge Social Equity Cannabis Licensing in Missouri
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development impacting Missouri's cannabis industry, nearly one-quarter of the 48 social equity cannabis microbusiness permits awarded in October have been declared ineligible by the Department of Health and Senior Services ...
California to Implement New Employment Protections for Cannabis Users in 2024
LOS ANGELES- California is set to enact groundbreaking laws that provide new protections for employees who consume cannabis, marking a significant shift in workplace policies since the state's major cannabis reforms. Starting January 1, 2024, ...
Organigram Reports Q3 Fiscal 2023
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Holdings Inc. a licensed producer of cannabis, today unveiled its financial outcomes for the third quarter ending May 31, 2023. The period was marked by remarkable resilience and growth in the company’s ...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Initiative Gains Momentum Amid Opposition
LOS ANGELES- In Nebraska, a significant movement is underway as the group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) intensifies its efforts to gather signatures for two pivotal medical cannabis legalization initiatives aimed for the 2024 ballot. ...
MindMed Announces Promising Results from Phase 2b Trial of MM-120 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc, a biotech company focusing on psychedelic-inspired therapies, recently revealed encouraging topline results from its Phase 2b clinical trial of MM-120 (lysergide d-tartrate) in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The ...
Sunstone Therapies Reports Breakthrough in Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Cancer Patients with Depression
LOS ANGELES- Sunstone Therapies, a organization in psychedelic-assisted therapy, recently announced notable findings from its phase 2 clinical trial, published in the journal Cancer. This trial marks a significant step in understanding the potential of ...
CSU’s Institute of Cannabis Research Invests $800,000 in Groundbreaking Studies
LOS ANGELES- The Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) at Colorado State University (CSU), Pueblo, has announced a significant investment in cannabis research, earmarking $800,000 for six pioneering studies. This initiative, funded through the Colorado Marijuana ...
Federal Cannabis Legalization: A Path to $8.5 Billion in Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In a groundbreaking analysis, the Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C.-based think tank renowned for its insights on taxation, has released a report that casts new light on the potential fiscal benefits of federal ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Regains Nasdaq Compliance with Enhanced Bid Price Stability
LOS ANGELES- Clearmind Medicine Inc. has recently achieved a significant financial milestone. The biotech company, known for its innovative approach in developing psychedelic-derived therapeutics, announced its regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. This ...
Colorado’s MED Prepares for Future of Cannabis Inventory Tracking
LOS ANGELES- The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is at a pivotal juncture in its oversight of the state's cannabis industry. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2012, the MED has played a crucial ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Officials’ Suspension
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development that has sent ripples through Massachusetts' cannabis sector, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is grappling with internal instability following the suspension of two senior executives. This turmoil, underscoring potential ...
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Announces $150,000 Private Placement for Working Capital
LOS ANGELES- Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, has announced a non-brokered private placement aiming to raise $150,000. The offering comprises units priced at $0.075 each, with each unit consisting of ...
MindMed Announces Breakthrough in GAD Treatment with MM-120 in Clinical Trial
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has reported promising results from its Phase 2b clinical trial of MM-120 (lysergide d-tartrate) in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The trial achieved its ...
Trulieve Alabama Recognized as Minority-Owned Business
LOS ANGELES- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has recently taken a significant step forward in the development of the state's medical cannabis industry. In a pivotal move, the AMCC awarded integrated licenses to five ...
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) Announces SEC Approval for Common Stock Sale
LOS ANGELES- Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH), a prominent player in the cannabis bioscience sector, announced on Friday a significant milestone in its financial journey. The company's registration statement on Form S-1, under the Securities ...
Beckley Academy Strengthens Psychedelic Therapy Training Team with New Facilitators
LOS ANGELES- Beckley Academy, a prominent training organization specializing in the preparation of mental health professionals for psychedelic therapies, has announced the addition of two new facilitators to their team, Sara Gael Beauregard and Mary ...
New York’s Legal Cannabis Market Struggles Amidst Regulatory Challenges and Market Saturation
NEW YORK- New York's journey into the legal cannabis market has been fraught with challenges, marked by a series of setbacks including numerous lawsuits and regulatory hurdles. This tumultuous rollout has had a significant impact ...
Los Angeles Confronts Alarming Rise in Fentanyl-Related Fatal Overdoses
LOS ANGELES- In an alarming shift in the landscape of substance misuse, fentanyl has emerged as the leading cause of accidental overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, surpassing methamphetamine for the first time. According to ...
Week In Review: Oakland Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Cannabis Policy Reform; Tennessee Hemp Industry Faces Setback from New Regs; AMA Introduces Psychedelic Therapy Codes In FDA Review of Prescription MDMA
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
