Legal Affairs
Grown Rogue Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc., a flower-focused Cannabis producer known for its craft-driven approach and scaled operations, reported its second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The company delivered ...
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 ...
Cannabis Reform Stalls, Former Republican Calls for Action
LOS ANGELES - Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), renowned for his decades-long advocacy for cannabis reform, is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s failure to advance federal cannabis policy. The retired congressman, who co-founded ...
Rolling into Wellness 4 in 10 Californians Choose Cannabis, Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES - A comprehensive study conducted by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reveals that 37% of California adults are current marijuana users, with the vast majority reporting significant health benefits. Published in ...
US Cannabis Industry Poised to Top $123 Billion Economic Impact in 2025
LOS ANGELES–Despite mounting challenges, the U.S. cannabis industry is on track to generate a staggering $123.6 billion in total economic impact in 2025, according to new projections from the MJBiz Factbook. That’s a 9% increase ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Grown Rogue Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc., a flower-focused Cannabis producer known for its craft-driven approach and scaled operations, reported its second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The company delivered ...
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 ...
Canada House Cannabis Group Announces Restatement of Financial Statements to Rectify Accounting Errors
LOS ANGELES-- Canada House Cannabis Group Inc. announced today the filing of a restatement of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended January 31, 2023, and 2022. The restatement, referred to ...
Acreage Holdings Optimizes Board of Directors as it Prepares for Acquisition by Canopy USA
LOS ANGELES-- Acreage Holdings, a New York-based cannabis multistate operator, has taken steps to streamline its board of directors in preparation for its impending acquisition by Canopy USA, the American subsidiary of Canadian producer Canopy ...
Nevada Enacts Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Expanding Possession Limits and Easing Industry Restrictions
NEVADA-- In a significant development for the cannabis industry, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed an omnibus cannabis bill into law last week. The new legislation, which was sponsored by state Senator Dallas Harris, ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Grants $4.145 Million to Expand Access to Licensed Retail Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced the allocation of $4.145 million in grants to 18 municipalities aimed at enhancing access to licensed retail cannabis. Among the recipients, 14 jurisdictions ...
State-Level Tax Relief Provides Boost to U.S. Cannabis Industry Amidst Federal Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES-- In a much-needed respite for the U.S. cannabis industry, a growing number of states—20 in total—have passed legislation to exempt businesses from the burdensome Section 280E of the federal tax code. This move ...
TerrAscend Receives Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, Expanding Maryland Footprint
LOS ANGELES-TerrAscend Corp. North American cannabis operator, announced today that it has obtained regulatory approval from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) for its planned acquisition of Peninsula Alternative Health, a well-established medical dispensary in Maryland. ...
Cannabis Legalization in the United States: A Look at Recent Developments and Future Prospects
LOS ANGELES-- Last fall, President Joe Biden made headlines when he issued pardons for federal offenders charged and convicted of cannabis possession. However, despite this gesture, cannabis still remains federally illegal, classified as a Schedule ...
Ascend Wellness Plans to Raise $7 Million in Private Placement Offering
LOS ANGELES --Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. has announced its intention to raise $7 million through a private placement offering. The New York-based MSO plans to sell 9,859,155 shares of Class A common ...
Australian Study Reveals Increase in Medicinal Cannabis Prescriptions for Psychiatric Disorders
LOS ANGELES-- Recent study conducted by the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney has shed light on the growing utilization of medicinal cannabis (MC) prescriptions for the treatment of psychiatric disorders ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Awards Business Licenses, Paving the Way for Patient Access
LOS ANGELES-- Alabama has achieved a significant milestone in its medical cannabis journey as the state's medical cannabis program moves forward with the awarding of business licenses. Limited access to medicinal cannabis had been permitted ...
Body and Mind Inc. Divests Michigan Dispensary, Shifts Focus to Illinois and New Jersey Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES-- Body and Mind Inc has successfully obtained all required regulatory approvals to divest its Muskegon, Michigan, dispensary, the company announced on Friday. The transaction, originally outlined in a stock purchase agreement on April ...
Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. Increases Stake in US Distribution Joint Venture, Humble & Fume Provides Additional Information on Private Placement
Humble & Fume Inc. a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has announced that Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. has made an additional investment of US$1.99 million in HC Solutions Holdings Inc. ...
RIV Capital Expresses Optimism for New York Cannabis Market Amid Regulatory Developments
LOS ANGELES-- RIV Capital remains optimistic about its position in the New York cannabis market, as highlighted during the company's fourth-quarter and fiscal year-end 2023 earnings call. Interim CEO Mike Totzke expressed confidence in RIV's ...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Vetoes Legislation Restricting Medical Cannabis Access
OKLAHOMA -- In a recent development, Republican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has vetoed Senate Bill 437, a piece of legislation that aimed to impose new rules limiting patients' access to medical cannabis. The proposed ...
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Revokes Candid Labs’ Licenses for Violations
LOS ANGELES-- In a recent development, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (MRA) has permanently revoked the business licenses of Candid Labs, operating as Layercake Farms 2, located near Owosso. Owned by Ramon Hana, Candid Labs ...
Louisiana Moves Towards Expungement Reform, Allowing Clear Path for Cannabis Offenders
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant step towards criminal justice reform, lawmakers in Louisiana's House and Senate have approved legislation that paves the way for the expungement of marijuana possession convictions. House Bill 286, now on ...
Antigua & Barbuda Support Religious Freedom by Legalizing Cannabis for Rastafarians
LIBERTA, Antigua — In a momentous stride toward religious freedom and cultural recognition, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has granted Rastafari adherents the authority to cultivate and utilize their sacred plant. This historic decision ...
New York Cannabis Control Board Faces Challenges in Retail Market Rollout
NEW YORK-- The New York Cannabis Control Board recently convened a meeting filled with action and key decisions, including the approval of 36 new retail permits. However, the board faced challenges related to the slow ...
Hexo’s Acquisition by Tilray Hangs in the Balance, Putting Hexo at Risk of Default
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian licensed cannabis producer Hexo Corp. faces a critical juncture as its acquisition by Tilray Brands hangs in the balance. In a near-unanimous vote, Hexo shareholders approved the acquisition on Wednesday. However, the ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Grants Licenses to Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES -- In a momentous development for the medical cannabis industry in Alabama, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC) announced the recipients of its highly anticipated first round of business licenses. The MCC, responsible ...
PharmAla Biotech and Psyched Wellness Secure Funding for Research and Development
LOS ANGELES-- In the ever-evolving landscape of psychedelic drug companies, securing funding has become increasingly challenging. However, two firms, PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. and Psyched Wellness Ltd., have recently announced successful rounds of funding, allowing ...
Dispensaries Drive New Mexico’s Cannabis Industry Employment, Reveals Workforce Report
LOS ANGELES-- According to a recent report released by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, the cannabis industry in the state employed more than 4,600 workers by the end of last year, with a ...
Numinus Wellness Inc. Appoints Nikhil Handa as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES-- Numinus Wellness Inc. a mental health care company focusing on innovative treatments and evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, has announced the appointment of Nikhil Handa as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2023. The ...
RIV Capital Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Updates on New York Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- RIV Capital Inc., an acquisition and investment firm focused on building a leading multistate cannabis platform, released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Despite the ...
Licensed Pharmacies in Georgia Set to Begin Cannabis Oil Sales by Late August
LOS ANGELES-- The legal cannabis market in Georgia is poised to expand significantly as the state Board of Pharmacy recently introduced regulations enabling independent pharmacies to distribute cannabis oil. This development, following the legalization of ...
