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OPINION: MJBizCon25 Review: The Race To Be Second
LAS VEGAS- Gosh… the MJBizCon I attended was awesome — ...
MariMed Strikes Licensing Deal to Bring Edibles Line to New York Market
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with ...
Germany Boosts Medical Cannabis Import Cap
BERLIN – German health authorities have increased the annual limit ...
Cannabis Legalization Drives Property Growth, Research Finds
LOS ANGELES – The legalization of recreational Cannabis has had a substantial positive impact on home values across the United States, effectively dispelling myths that it harms property markets. From 2009 to 2024, homes in ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. disclosed its second-quarter financials, showing steady revenue gains offset by squeezed margins and ongoing losses. The company reported $8.7 million in revenue for the period ended June 30, a 10% ...
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works for Cannabis Leaders
LOS ANGELES -The Cannabis industry is filled with ambitious operators, visionary founders, and well-funded enterprises. Yet despite enormous energy and investment, many companies still struggle to answer the most fundamental question in business: what is ...
MariMed Expands Access to Betty’s Eddies Chews to Medical Market in Maine
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with The Stoned Moose, LLC, to distribute its full-spectrum Betty’s Eddies fruit chews in both adult-use and medical cannabis channels across Maine. Previously restricted to ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Psilocybin Study Suggests Potential for Longevity Benefits
LOS ANGELES- New preclinical research indicates that psilocybin the active psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly extend lifespan in both human cells and aged mice. Published July 8, 2025, in npj Aging, the study found ...
Cannabist Finalizes Pennsylvania Dispensary Sale, Prioritizing Wholesale Model
NEW YORK – The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis sector, has completed the sale of its Pennsylvania retail operations for $10 million in cash. The buyer, VP Investment Holdings ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc., a leading Canadian producer of premium organic Cannabis, announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company reported net revenue of $15 million, a 24% ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Lively discussions were fueled last week by policy developments, financial reports, and strategic expansions in the Cannabis and Psychedelics industries. From federal rescheduling debates to global market moves, the Highly Capitalized Network ...
Ohio’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bid Requires More Signatures
LOS ANGELES-- Ohio voters could potentially see the issue of adult-use cannabis legalization on the November ballot, but campaign organizers are facing a final hurdle before achieving that goal. The "Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol" campaign, ...
Hemp Companies in Maryland Challenge State Officials, Citing Regulatory Plan Threatening Business Survival
LOS ANGELES-- A group of hemp companies in Maryland has taken legal action against Governor Wes Moore and several state officials, contending that the regulatory framework approved for the recreational cannabis industry poses a serious ...
Arkansas Bans THC Products Derived from Hemp Ahead of Projected $300 Million Medical Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES-- Effective August 1, a new law in Arkansas will prohibit the sale of THC products derived from hemp, as reported by 40/29 News. This measure comes amid the state's projected record-breaking medical cannabis ...
Legisladores Colombianos Reintroducen Proyecto de Ley para la Legalización del Cannabis en Todo el País
BOGOTA-- Los legisladores colombianos han dado un nuevo paso hacia la legalización del cannabis en todo el país al reintroducir un proyecto de ley durante la próxima sesión legislativa. Este esfuerzo renovado llega apenas un ...
Colombian Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis Nationwide
BOGOTA-- Colombian lawmakers have taken another step toward nationwide cannabis legalization by reintroducing a bill during the upcoming legislative session. This renewed effort comes just a month after the previous version stalled in the Senate, ...
Florida Grants Medical Cannabis Licenses to Black Farmers Under New Law
LOS ANGELES-- In a groundbreaking development, two Black farmers in Florida have been granted medical marijuana business licenses as per the legislation signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis last month. The legalization law, which ...
Albanian Parliament Greenlights Legislation for Medical and Industrial Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant move, the Albanian parliament has taken steps to establish a legal and regulatory framework for the burgeoning medical and industrial cannabis sector. With resounding support, lawmakers voted in favor of ...
Cannabis Legalization: The Impact on Canine Cannabis Sniffers & Ensuring Their Retirement
NEW YORK-The legalization of cannabis in various states across the USA has brought about significant changes in multiple industries, including law enforcement. One area that has been significantly affected is the use of canine cannabis ...
Numinus Wellness Aims for Post-Therapy Approval Success Amid Psychedelic Sector Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Despite a significant decline in its stock value since its peak in 2021, Numinus Wellness Inc. remains determined to navigate the challenges in the psychedelic space. The company's management is strategically optimizing operations, ...
Canadian Cannabis Retail Sales Show Modest Growth in May
TORONTO-- Statistics Canada has recently released the May retail sales figures for cannabis in the country, revealing a moderate increase from April levels. According to the report, cannabis sales rose by 1.2%, reaching C$415.6 million. ...
First Citizens Bank Provides $1 Million Credit to The Georgia Hemp Company for Promotional Initiative
LOS ANGELES--First Citizens Bank, through its Hemp Business division, has announced its provision of a $1 million working capital line of credit to RYJO, the parent entity of The Georgia Hemp Company. The financial support ...
Retailers Outperform Cultivators in Most States as Federal Reform News Drives Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- A recent report by cannabis research firm Zuanic & Associates sheds light on the performance of the cannabis industry during the second quarter. According to the report, market conditions in most states have ...
Missouri Medical Cannabis Company’s Appeal Against Product Recall Denied
LOS ANGELES — In a significant development, a Cole County Circuit judge dismissed the case of a Missouri-based medical cannabis company that sought to halt a product recall, as reported by KMIZ. The judge's decision ...
Week In Review: Major Shift in U.S. Cannabis Policy on the Horizon;Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Shares Views on Cannabis Legalization Amid Presidential Aspirations.;Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Sees Robust Growth, Generating Billions in Sales
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, ...
Week In Review: Alabama Gets Litigious; Planet 13 Orbits Florida; Ohio Just Says No, While Illinois Governor Does Victory Laps
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, ...
Week In Review: TILT Holdings Delists Social Equity Brands; Compass Pathways Scores $285M; Florida Revisits Hemp THC Levels
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, ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Faces Nasdaq Compliance Challenge
LOS ANGELES-- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc, a prominent player in the consumer-packaged goods and cannabis industry, has disclosed that it received a notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") regarding its stockholders' equity standing. ...
Stunning Breakthrough for Cannabis Farmers: New York Greenlights Pop-Up Stores at Events
NEW YORK-In a groundbreaking decision, the New York Office of Cannabis Management has set in motion a revolutionary plan called the Grower's Showcase to bolster the cannabis industry across New York State and provide crucial ...
Curaleaf Aims to Join TSX, Following TerrAscend’s Lead for Expanded Investor Access
NEW YORK-- Curaleaf Holdings, a cannabis multistate operator (MSO) based in New York, is seeking to follow in the footsteps of TerrAscend by joining the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). By making this move, Curaleaf hopes ...
European Cannabis Consumption and Regulation
LOS ANGELES-- An extensive report released by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) sheds light on the current state of cannabis consumption and regulation across the European Union. According to the ...
Kernel’s Flow Technology Shows Promise in Analyzing Brain Changes After Ketamine Administration
LOS ANGELES-- A recently published study has revealed promising results for Kernel's Flow technology system, demonstrating its capacity to capture and analyze brain changes following the administration of ketamine, a psychoactive substance. The research, published ...
New York Cannabis Regulators Introduce “Cannabis Showcase” Program for Public Events
NEW YORK -- In a significant move, New York cannabis regulators have voted in favor of the "Cannabis Showcase" program, permitting growers to sell their products directly to the public at various events, including concerts ...
New York State Senator Proposes Ban on Public Cannabis Consumption
NEW YORK-- New York State Senator George Borello (R) recently introduced a measure aimed at banning cannabis smoking and consumption in public, unless special authorization has been granted for specific locations. The legislation's Assembly version ...
Columbia Care’s Cannabist Retail Location in NJ Ratifies First Labor Contract
LOS ANGELES-- The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, Local 360, recently announced that the Cannabist retail location in Deptford, NJ, operated by Columbia Care, Inc., has successfully ratified its first labor contract. The ...
FDA’s Psychedelic Guidance Sparks Interest in Funding and Research Advancement
LOS ANGELES-- In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance aimed at facilitating research into classic psychedelics, such as LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin, for potential therapeutic uses in ...
