Legal Affairs
Helus Pharma Teams Up with TARA Mind on Veteran Mental Health Efforts
NEW YORK – Helus Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel serotonergic agonists (NSAs) to treat mental health conditions, announced it has joined forces with TARA Mind to help recruit veterans for its ...
Rescheduling: What it Actually Means for US Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – For years, the Cannabis industry's most reliable tradition has been misreading federal signals. When the DEA floated rescheduling proposals, operators popped champagne. When states passed adult-use laws, investors rushed in ahead of ...
DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to launch its new online portal on Wednesday, 29 April at 9:00 AM EST, facilitating the application process for state-licensed medical Cannabis dispensaries seeking federal registration ...
How the Irish Helped Shape — and Continue to Shape — the Modern Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES -For a small island, the Irish have a remarkable habit of turning up everywhere. From politics and literature to science and business, the Irish diaspora has left fingerprints across the modern world. Cannabis ...
Women’s History Month: Supporting the Woman Who Supported Me
By Guy Rocourt. LOS ANGELES-March is Women’s History Month, and with International Women's Day celebrated earlier this month, it’s a good moment to reflect on the women whose strength, leadership, and resilience shape our lives ...
SNDL Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
EDMONTON – SNDL Inc. disclosed its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings for the period ended December 31, 2025, illustrating a clear divergence in performance across its two main retail pillars: sustained progress and margin expansion ...
Ascend Wellness Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings, underscoring a calculated shift among MSOs toward operational and margin discipline in response to persistent industry challenges. The disclosure illustrates how ...
Helus Pharma Teams Up with TARA Mind on Veteran Mental Health Efforts
NEW YORK – Helus Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel serotonergic agonists (NSAs) to treat mental health conditions, announced it has joined forces with TARA Mind to help recruit veterans for its ...
Rescheduling: What it Actually Means for US Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – For years, the Cannabis industry's most reliable tradition has been misreading federal signals. When the DEA floated rescheduling proposals, operators popped champagne. When states passed adult-use laws, investors rushed in ahead of ...
DEA Opens Federal Registration Portal for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to launch its new online portal on Wednesday, 29 April at 9:00 AM EST, facilitating the application process for state-licensed medical Cannabis dispensaries seeking federal registration ...
Goodblend Pennsylvania LLC Ordered to Pay $15.5 Million and Vacate Pittsburgh Property
NEW YORK - Atlanta-based multistate operator Parallel's subsidiary, Goodblend Pennsylvania LLC, a medical cannabis grower, has been directed by an Allegheny County Court to vacate its Pittsburgh facility and pay $15.5 million. The decision comes ...
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Aims for Listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange
NEW YORK – Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a dominant player in the global cannabis consumer products arena, has taken a definitive step towards expanding its reach by filing an application to list its subordinate voting shares ...
Idaho Pushes Forward on Medical Cannabis Initiative Amidst Surrounding States’ Relaxed Laws
LOS ANGELES— As the drive for medical cannabis intensifies nationwide, Idaho finds itself as an island of resistance in a sea of relaxed cannabis regulations. Kind Idaho, a determined advocacy group, is fervently seeking to ...
Switzerland Greenlights First Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in a Milestone for European Policy
LOS ANGELES— In a landmark move that signifies a significant departure from traditional European cannabis policies, Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health has given its nod to the establishment of the continent's first legal adult-use ...
Golden Roots Faces License Revocation and Hefty Fines in New Mexico Over Cannabis Regulation Violations
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico regulatory authorities have dealt a significant blow to Albuquerque's cannabis industry, revoking the license of local firm Golden Roots and imposing a nearly $300,000 fine. This punitive action is the result ...
Washington State Suspends True Northwest Lab’s Quality Assurance Certification
WASHINGTON STATE — State regulators announced a suspension on the quality-assurance certification of the Olympia-based testing lab, True Northwest, after multiple concerns arose regarding the lab's testing reliability and operational procedures. In an official statement, ...
Cannabis and the Workplace: A Changing Paradigm
LOS ANGELES- In a recent survey, compelling insights were unveiled concerning the changing attitudes and behaviors of individuals towards cannabis consumption, emphasizing its medicinal applications and subsequent implications in the professional arena. Key Insights: Usage ...
Bipartisan Cannabis Reform Takes Center Stage Again in Congress
LOS ANGELES- Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has reintroduced federal cannabis reform to the forefront, two years after she became a prominent Republican voice on the matter. On October 24, Mace unveiled a new cannabis legalization ...
Debunking Fentanyl and Cannabis Misconceptions
NEW YORK- The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has released a comprehensive report addressing the widespread misinformation suggesting that cannabis is being contaminated with fentanyl. This misinformation has been perpetuated through various channels, ...
Oregon Cannabis Associations Merge Amidst Industry Challenges
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development within Oregon's cannabis sector, the Oregon Cannabis Association and the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon have decided to merge. The boards of both organizations approved this union last week, ...
Beckley Psytech Begins Landmark Phase IIb Study on Novel Intranasal 5-MeO-DMT Formulation for Treatment Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for the field of neuropsychiatric treatment, Beckley Psytech Ltd, a leading clinical-stage biotechnology firm, announced today the initiation of its international Phase IIb study on BPL-003. This novel synthetic ...
New Mexico Tax Department Pursues Over 100 Cannabis Firms for Delinquent Taxes
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue announced an enforcement drive on Wednesday, highlighting that over 100 cannabis license holders in the state have failed to meet their tax obligations. According to ...
Exploring Rick Simpson Oil: A Practical Perspective
LOS ANGELES-Many years ago, a family sought my assistance concerning a sibling diagnosed with prostate cancer. This brother staunchly rejected conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and injections. He believed, with unwavering determination, that a ...
The Rise and Debate of Delta-8 THC: Understanding the Controversy
LOS ANGELES- Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 or ∆8-THC) is making headlines as its popularity soars, primarily due to federal regulations that ambiguously classify it. Resembling the more commonly known Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in structure and effect, this lesser-known cannabinoid ...
Aurora Cannabis Settles Patent Litigation with Willow Biosciences
TORONTO — Aurora Cannabis, the Alberta-based licensed producer, has finalized a confidential settlement with Willow Biosciences over a previously ongoing patent litigation that began in July 2021. The specific terms and conditions of the settlement ...
Cybin Inc. and Small Pharma Join Forces in a Milestone Psychedelic Therapeutics Acquisition
LOS ANGELES- In a notable merger move in the psychedelic therapeutics landscape, Small Pharma Inc. has received the green light from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for its acquisition by Cybin Inc. This all-stock ...
4Front Ventures Secures Credit Agreement, Issues RSUs
PHOENIX — 4Front Ventures Corp., a prominent multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, declared on [Date] the issuance of restricted stock units (RSUs) linked to its newly established $10-million senior secured credit facility agreement. The Phoenix-based ...
Major Corporations Lobby for Cannabis Banking Reforms
NEW YORK — An analysis of recent Congressional lobbying disclosures has unveiled that prominent corporations like Bank of America, Mastercard, and GlaxoSmithKline, among others, are now lobbying for cannabis banking reform. The spotlight has been ...
Ayr Wellness Dispensary in Las Vegas Joins Growing Trend of Cannabis Unionization
LAS VEGAS — Workers at a Las Vegas cannabis store, known as The Dispensary and operating under the Ayr Wellness brand, have elected to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local ...
FSD Pharma and Celly Nutrition Corp. Schedule Virtual Securityholders Meeting
TORONTO — FSD Pharma, a noted biopharmaceutical company, and its partner Celly Nutrition Corp. have jointly announced a virtual meeting for FSD Pharma's securityholders. Slated for November 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Toronto time, this ...
House VA Subcommittee Postpones Historic Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Hearing
LOS ANGELES- A groundbreaking hearing of the House VA’s subcommittee on Health, set to discuss the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies in combating mental health disorders, has been postponed. The delay was attributed to the ongoing ...
Higher Collective Elevates Connecticut’s Cannabis Landscape with Equity Ventures
LOS ANGELES- Connecticut's budding cannabis sector witnessed a significant milestone earlier this month as Higher Collective, a venture committed to fostering inclusivity and equity in the industry, unveiled its debut dispensary in Killingly on October ...
PharmaDrug Announces Share Consolidation and Appoints New CFO
LOS ANGELES — PharmaDrug Inc, a pharmaceutical company, has made two significant announcements today. Firstly, it has detailed its upcoming share consolidation, and secondly, it has named a new Chief Financial Officer. Beginning October 24, ...
InterCure Responds to Israeli Security Crisis: Operations Impact and Company Commitment Highlighted
TEL AVIV — InterCure Ltd., operating as Canndoc, a medical cannabis firm in Israel and globally outside North America, today addressed the recent security situation in Israel and its repercussions on the company's operations ...
Tilray and Docklight Settle Dispute Over Bob Marley-Branded Cannabis Product Deal
LOS ANGELES- A legal battle between Tilray Brands Inc. and Docklight Brands concerning an agreement to market Bob Marley-branded cannabis products in Canada has come to a close. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin, located in ...
