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West Virginia Medical Cannabis Costs Drive Patients Across State Lines for Lower-Priced Options
CHARLESTON – Elevated prices in West Virginia's medical Cannabis system ...
Florida Takes Action to Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Lawsuit Ends Delay
TALLAHASSEE – Florida election officials cleared a procedural roadblock for ...
Porter’s Five Forces Unpack Cannabis Sector Pressures: Insights for 2025 Investors
LOS ANGELES – The boards of multi-state operators and decision-makers orchestrating Cannabis deals, investors and analysts, the experts behind cultivation ops in emerging markets and the multilevel executives in our industry often turn to a ...
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Up Costs for U.S. Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's expanded tariff regime, rolled out in stages since February, is delivering a sharp cost increase to the U.S. Cannabis sector, which depends heavily on imported components for cultivation, packaging, ...
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, ...
Is This a Meltdown For Michigan Cannabis Market?
LANSING – Michigan's legal Cannabis industry, once a hot spot for progress since recreational legalization in 2018, is now struggling with some serious financial pressures that could threaten its stability. According to a recent report ...
Cannabis Stocks Show Sensitivity to Q2 2025 Earnings Despite Market Volatility
LOS ANGELES – In the Cannabis industry, where trading often revolves around speculation and regulatory rumors, a recent analysis suggests that core financial performance still influences investor behavior. According to a recent report from Viridian ...
NYC Near-School Cannabis Dispensaries Avoid Shutdown or Relocation
NEW YORK – A significant number of New York’s licensed Cannabis dispensaries, previously at risk of closure for being too close to schools, have received a lifeline from state regulators. The Office of Cannabis Management ...
Aurora Launches Whistler Brand in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced the introduction of its Whistler Cannabis Co. brand to the Australian market, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The launch brings two high-potency cultivars, Ginger Breath ...
Cannabis Market Faces Inevitable Wave of Consolidations to Keep the Pace of Dynamics
LOS ANGELES – Viridian Capital Advisors' Chart of the Week painted a picture of a highly fragmented U.S. Cannabis industry, where the top five multi-state operators (MSOs) generated about $4.8 billion in revenue, equating to ...
Snoop Dogg’s Venture Firm Boosts UK Cannabis Clinic with £4.5M Investment
LONDON – Casa Verde Capital, co-founded by rapper Snoop Dogg, has pumped £4.5 million [$6 million] into Mamedica, the United Kingdom's dominant online provider of medical Cannabis prescriptions, in what stands as the biggest funding ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Hit $3B Mark at Steady Pace of Recreational Expansion
COLUMBUS – New York may command the spotlight in East Coast Cannabis discussions, with its market posting $1 billion in sales through August of this year alone, but Ohio's program has methodically built a formidable ...
The Netherlands Sets December Launch for Cannabis Pilot Program in Breda and Tilburg
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands has designated December 15 as the inception date for its highly anticipated cannabis pilot program, set to commence in the cities of Breda and Tilburg. This experiment, previously slated to begin ...
The Promise of Psychedelic Therapies for Seniors: More than Just a Trip Down Memory Lane
LOS ANGELES- The intersection of aging and mental health has always been a focal point for researchers. With a burgeoning elderly population, the emphasis on promoting healthy aging has never been more critical. Enter psychedelic ...
Republican Lawmakers Urge DEA to Retain Cannabis as Schedule I Substance
LOS ANGELES- In a formal communication to Anne Milgram, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a group of 14 Republican lawmakers has voiced their concerns against a recommendation by the Department of Health and ...
California Governor Gavin Newsom to Decide on 17 Cannabis and Psychedelic Bills
SACRAMENTO, — As the California State Legislature session drew to a close on September 14, Governor Gavin Newsom received over 17 bills related to cannabis or psychedelics, all waiting for his potential signature. These bills ...
Kentucky Commission Ponders Ibogaine as a Potential Treatment for Opioid Addiction
LEXINGTON. — In an effort to tackle the persistent issue of opioid addiction, the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is exploring the potential of ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychedelic. During a recent session, the commission ...
Filament Health Subsidiary, Psilo Scientific, Acquires Coca Leaves for Neuropsychiatric Research
VANCOUVER, — Magdalena Biosciences, in collaboration with Filament Health and Jaguar Health Inc., has imported coca leaves into Filament's research facility located in Vancouver. The acquisition, facilitated under the authorization of the Peruvian Health Authority, ...
Wyoming Considers Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products for Human Consumption
CHEYENNE. — A draft bill recently introduced in Wyoming is proposing to ban products derived from hemp that contain detectable amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component typically found in cannabis. This initiative, if enacted, ...
FARRIS FORWARD: Cannabis operators: How to forge ahead in uncertain times with confidence!
FARRIS FORWARD: Welcome to Farris Forward, a new series of articles curated by Jon Farris and distributed by Highly Capitalized. The series highlights the insights and strategies being deployed by industry insiders and experts, offering ...
Enveric Biosciences Attains Landmark US Patent for Psilocybin-Derived Mental Health Treatments
LOS ANGELES- In a significant stride towards revolutionizing treatments for mental health disorders, Enveric Biosciences disclosed that it has secured a pivotal patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Granted on September 12, ...
A Glance at Denmark’s Cannabis Destruction Data: Implications for the Medical Pilot Program
COPENHAGEN- Reporting from MJBizDaily shows tat Denmark destroyed 100 tonnes of cannabis, the article went on to describe how Denmark has a cannabis industry, recent data released by the Danish Parliament’s Health Committee has brought ...
Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Activities
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development in the business world, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought charges against Texas-based Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories Inc. and its founder, Donal Schmidt Jr., accusing them ...
Bipartisan Efforts Surge to Reform Federal Cannabis Regulations and Enhance Industry Safety
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant bipartisan move, the House of Representatives Oversight and Accountability Committee advanced the Cannabis Users’ Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act, a pivotal piece of legislation seeking to modify federal employment guidelines ...
FARRIS FORWARD: Surviving a Down Market: 7 Tips for Cannabis Operators
FARRIS FORWARD: Welcome to Farris Forward, a new series of articles curated by Jon Farris and distributed by Highly Capitalized. The series highlights the insights and strategies being deployed by industry insiders and experts, offering ...
California Moves to Broaden Cannabis Consumer Rights with New Bills
LOS ANGELES- California lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at enhancing the rights of cannabis consumers. Two significant bills have advanced to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, which could potentially alter the current state of ...
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories Alleging Fraudulent Operations
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally accused Texas-based company, Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories, and its founder, Donal Schmidt Jr., of engaging in a multi-faceted securities fraud and violations amounting to ...
NewLake Capital Partners Advances Revenue Strategy Amid Nascent U.S. Cannabis Sector
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. cannabis industry, which is in its nascent stages of development, has been shadowed by a perception of elusive profitability, regarded by investors as a distant goal rather than a current reality. ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Navigates Choppy Financial Waters, Raising $2.25M in U.S. Public Offering
LOS ANGELES- In a critical move to stabilize its financial position, psychedelic pharmaceutical biotech firm Clearmind Medicine Inc. has successfully completed a public offering exclusive to the United States, amassing approximately $2.25 million in funds. ...
Oklahoma Supreme Court Sidesteps Lawsuit on Escalated Cannabis Business Licensing Fees
OKLAHOMA CITY- In a significant development, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has decided not to hear a lawsuit challenging the hike in medical cannabis business fees, maintaining that the fees instituted by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana ...
Cannabis Stocks Surge Amidst Favorable Regulatory Signals
NEW YORK, NY–In recent days, cannabis stocks have been on an upward trajectory, buoyed by positive regulatory developments. This rally has sparked optimism among investors, particularly in the Canadian Licensed Producers (LPs) and U.S. Multistate ...
Canopy Growth Foresees Strengthened Financial Position with $50 Million Private Placement
LOS ANGELES– In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fortifying its financial foothold, Canopy Growth Corporation, a player in the North American cannabis and consumer packaged goods sector, announced on Monday its entry into ...
COMPASS Pathways Secures $285 Million in Funding to Propel Psychedelic Research for Mental Health
LOS ANGELES- COMPASS Pathways, a biotechnology company at the forefront of mental health innovation, recently secured $285 million in private financing to further its research into the potential benefits of psychedelic medicines. The infusion of ...
Columbia Care Advances Financial Strategy with $25 Million Private Placement
NEW YORK - Columbia Care Inc., a cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer of cannabis products in the U.S, has embarked on the next stage of its strategy to enhance its balance sheet, commencing with a private ...
Curaleaf Employees in Phoenix Stage Strike Demanding Fair Contract Negotiations
PHOENIX- Employees at a Curaleaf Holdings Inc. dispensary in Phoenix took a bold step last Friday, initiating a strike aimed at pushing the company's executives to actively engage in contract negotiations. This marks a historic ...
Chicago City Council Ponders Restrictions on Sale of Hemp-Derived THC Products
CHICAGO CITY- In a bid to address what is being termed as "a public health crisis" related to the unregulated sale of hemp-derived products containing THC variants like delta-8, delta-10, and THC-O, the Chicago City ...
Florida’s Cannabis Industry Flourishes Amid Market Fluctuations and Prospective Mergers
LOS ANGELES-- Florida's burgeoning medical cannabis industry, already valued at over $1.4 billion, is witnessing a period of robust growth, driven not only by an increasing number of patient registrations but also by an expansion ...
