Consumer Research
UMiami Hands Over Its 1994 Ibogaine Research to Washington
LOS ANGELES – The University of Miami has donated its ...
Grown Rogue Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. delivered solid top-line gains in the opening months of 2026, underscoring its push into select markets while managing pressures in more established ones. The company, known for its focus ...
Jushi Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
BOCA RATON – Jushi Holdings Inc. delivered a quarter of steady operational progress while facing ongoing industry pressures. The multi-state operator recorded year-on-year improvements in revenue and profitability metrics, and completed a significant refinancing of ...
iAnthus Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK-TORONTO – iAnthus Capital Holdings posted its fiscal first-quarter results for 2026, revealing a company focused on operational tweaks while navigating softer sales in a competitive Cannabis market. The multi-state operator, active across retail ...
BLAZE Launches Herbie AI Budtender for Cannabis E-Commerce
ANAHEIM – BLAZE, an AI-powered retail technology suite specifically designed for Cannabis dispensaries, delivery services, payments, and e-commerce has introduced Herbie AI Budtender – the virtual assistant providing personalized product guidance to customers shopping online. ...
Curaleaf Extends Automatic Share Disposition Plan
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. disclosed that Peter Clateman, its Chief Legal Officer, has extended an existing automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to handle the exercise of stock options due to expire in July 2027 ...
Cresco Labs Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in Texas
AUSTIN – Cresco Labs Inc. announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety had conditionally awarded it a license under the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The vertically integrated permit, covering cultivation, processing and dispensing, applies ...
3WIN Corp Acquires Alchemist Filling Machines
TEMPE - 3WIN Corp., a distributor of CCELL vape hardware and a provider of services to the Cannabis industry, announced it has acquired Alchemist Filling Machines, an Arizona company known for its patent-protected equipment used ...
Israeli Cannabis Breakthrough Opens New Hope for Fatty Liver Disease
NEW YORK- A new study out of Israel has put Cannabis back into one of the most important conversations in modern medicine: metabolic disease. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have reported that two ...
Why the Endocannabinoid System Is the Future of Cannabis Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is entering a more serious phase. For years, the conversation has focused on pain, sleep, anxiety, appetite, and symptom relief. Those remain important, but they may only be the beginning. The ...
Cannabis, Inflammation, and the Next Frontier in Root-Cause Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is moving beyond pain, sleep, and anxiety. One of the most important next frontiers may be inflammation, because the endocannabinoid system plays a direct role in how the body regulates immune ...
Week In Review: DEA Reschedules Cannabis At Last; Schumer Reintroduces CAOA; Georgia Governor Enacts New Hemp Law; Minnesota Updates Cannabis Laws
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 York). Let's ...
Week In Review: MedMen Winds Up Wound Up; U.S. & State Legislators Address Diverse Cannabis-Related Issues; Study Finds THC Increases Survival Time in Palliative Patients; Dutchie Falls Over on 420…Again
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 York). Let's ...
Week In Review: Kentucky Advances Medical Cannabis Licensing Schedule; Massachusetts Dispenses Social Equity Grants; California Advances Psychedelics Bill
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, not so well. Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry ...
Week In Review: Vangst Acquire CannabizTeam; Washington D.C. Enhances Medical Cannabis Regs; Petalfast Acquires Flow Distribution; Canadian Cannabis Sales Dip; DEA Plan Hearing on Psychedelics
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, not so well. Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry ...
Week In Review: Florida Supreme Court Greenlights Adult Use; Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Legalization Bill; Colombia’s Medical Cannabis Exports Surge to $10.8 Million Amid Regulatory Enhancements
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 ...
New York State Advances Cannabis Industry with License Expansion and Financial Support
NEW YORK — In a significant move aimed at bolstering the burgeoning cannabis industry in New York, the Cannabis Control Board voted last week to significantly expand the market's infrastructure by awarding licenses to 114 ...
Schumer Amplifies Push for Cannabis Banking Reform Through Public Petition
NEW YORK- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is intensifying efforts to advance the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFER) Banking Act, employing a public petition to highlight the critical need for banking access for cannabis ...
Expert Panel Recommends Pharmacy Access and Tax Reforms for Canada’s Cannabis Sector
LOS ANGELES- An expert panel appointed by the government to review Canada's Cannabis Act has proposed several key changes aimed at refining the nation’s adult-use legalization framework. After 18 months of deliberation, the panel released ...
Curaleaf Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Canadian Cannabis Operator
LOS ANGELES- Curaleaf Holdings, a figure in the cannabis industry, is advancing its international presence through the acquisition of Northern Green Canada, a licensed cannabis producer that specializes in the import-export market. This move, the ...
IRS Guidance Signals Potential Shift in Federal Approach to Cannabis Industry Cash Transactions
NEW YORK- In a move that may herald a more accommodating stance by federal agencies towards the burgeoning cannabis industry, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a memo that could significantly alter the financial ...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Reaffirms Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development from Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has once again vocalized her backing for critical cannabis banking legislation, emphasizing the urgency of resolving financial barriers faced by state-regulated cannabis ...
Germany Approves Historic Cannabis Legalization Measure
LOS ANGELES- In a landmark decision, lawmakers in Germany's Bundesrat have voted to approve the CanG measure, paving the way for the national legalization of adult-use cannabis. The Bundesrat's approval follows the previous endorsement by ...
Settlement Talks Underway in Dispute Over Cannabis Dispensary Location in Syracuse Suburb
NEW YORK- In a recent development that underscores the intricate legal and regulatory landscape of New York's cannabis market, TJ's Cannabis of Liverpool has entered settlement discussions with the New York Office of Cannabis Management ...
South Dakota Implements Stringent Cannabis Regulations Amidst Growing Industry Scrutiny
LOS ANGELES- This week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) enacted two significant pieces of legislation aimed at tightening control over the cannabis industry within the state. The first bill empowers law enforcement and other ...
Clinical Trial Explores Psychedelic Treatment for Depression
LOS ANGELES- In a move within the field of psychiatric treatment, MindBio Therapeutics Corp. has announced the launch of its Phase 2B clinical trial, investigating the potential of psychedelics in treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). ...
Oregon Launches Unified Licensing Platform for Cannabis and Alcohol Businesses
LOS ANGELES – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) introduced a groundbreaking online system on Monday, aimed at streamlining the licensing process for the state's cannabis and alcohol industries. The newly unveiled Cannabis and ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Sue Township Over Community Impact Fees
LOS ANGELES – In a legal challenge that underscores the tensions between cannabis businesses and local regulations, three cannabis retailers have initiated a lawsuit against a Massachusetts township. Theory Wellness, Community Growth Partners Great Barrington ...
TerrAscend Charts New Fiscal Path Amid Cannabis Industry’s Tax Challenges
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp. a igure in the multi-state cannabis sector, has announced a bold fiscal maneuver during its financial disclosures for the fourth quarter and the entirety of the 2023 fiscal year. The Canadian-headquartered ...
Awakn Life Sciences Advances Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
LOS ANGELES- Awakn Life Sciences Corp. a biotechnology company, has made significant strides in the treatment of addiction, particularly Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), with its recent investigative study on a proprietary S-ketamine oral thin film ...
Ayr Wellness Eyes Expansion into Emerging Cannabis Markets Amid Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- Ayr Wellness Inc, a multistate operator based in Miami, is setting its sights on significant expansion opportunities within the burgeoning adult-use cannabis market. In a recent earnings call, CEO David Goubert conveyed a ...
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Reports Amid Cannabis Industry Momentum
LOS ANGELES- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. an Illinois-based cannabis real estate investment trust (REIT), has disclosed a substantial 17% increase in net interest income for the fiscal year 2023, reaching $57.1 million. This ...
NECANN: New England’s Leading Cannabis Convention Returns to Boston
BOSTON, (March 18, 2024) -NECANN will host its 10th Annual New England Cannabis Convention March 22-23 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston presented by Futurola. This year’s event has grown into a 3rd exhibit ...
Announcing: New Show on Highly Capitalized: ‘Human Capital with Liesl Bernard’: A Fresh Take on HR in Cannabis & Wellness Industries
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ Introducing "Human Capital" with Liesl Bernard, a new online news show set to air bi-monthly on HighlyCapitalized.com, and dedicated to exploring the vital topic of human resources within companies, ...
Verano Holdings Reports 2023 Financial Outcomes
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp a player in the multi-state cannabis industry, has disclosed its financial performance for the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2023, demonstrating resilience and strategic growth despite facing industry-wide challenges. ...
Biden’s Pledge on Cannabis Reform Faces Scrutiny from Activists
LOS ANGELES- In a recent encounter with cannabis activists, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to reforming federal cannabis policy. However, activists argue that simply rescheduling cannabis is insufficient to address the harms caused by ...
