Legal Affairs
Did Psilocybin Arrive From Outer Space? New Genomic Study Opens the Door to a Cosmic Possibility
LOS ANGELES — The psychedelic compound psilocybin has long intrigued researchers for its potential to treat mental health conditions, but a groundbreaking study is now shedding new light on where these mushrooms came from—and it’s ...
Will Hope Fuel Cannabis Industry Growth Beyond Q2 2025?
LOS ANGELES – If you’ve been scrolling through the latest updates on the Highly Capitalized Network’s website or LinkedIn, you’ve likely caught the wave of Q2 2025 earnings reports sparking cautious optimism across the Cannabis ...
TerrAscend Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – TerrAscend Corp. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting stable performance and strategic shifts. The company reported net revenue of $65 million, a slight decline from $67.2 million in ...
Cybin Secures Up to US $500 Million via Convertible Debentures to Fuel Clinical Growth
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. has entered into a securities purchase agreement with High Trail Special Situations LLC to raise up to US $500 million through unsecured convertible debentures, aiming to strengthen its position in neuropsychiatric therapeutics ...
Atai and Beckley Psytech Report Positive Phase 2b Results for BPL‑003
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech have announced positive topline results from their Phase 2b clinical trial of BPL‑003, an intranasal formulation of mebufotenin benzoate, in patients with treatment‑resistant depression (TRD). The multicenter, ...
iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, a multi-state operator in licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail, announced that its shareholders unanimously approved all items at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, 2025. The approved resolutions included ...
Kentucky Nears Operational Start for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky is approaching the launch of medical cannabis sales as state regulators complete final preparations for the opening of licensed dispensaries. Although the state’s medical cannabis law took effect on January 1, 2025, ...
Did Psilocybin Arrive From Outer Space? New Genomic Study Opens the Door to a Cosmic Possibility
LOS ANGELES — The psychedelic compound psilocybin has long intrigued researchers for its potential to treat mental health conditions, but a groundbreaking study is now shedding new light on where these mushrooms came from—and it’s ...
Will Hope Fuel Cannabis Industry Growth Beyond Q2 2025?
LOS ANGELES – If you’ve been scrolling through the latest updates on the Highly Capitalized Network’s website or LinkedIn, you’ve likely caught the wave of Q2 2025 earnings reports sparking cautious optimism across the Cannabis ...
TerrAscend Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – TerrAscend Corp. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting stable performance and strategic shifts. The company reported net revenue of $65 million, a slight decline from $67.2 million in ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Successfully Completes Public Offering, Securing Approximately $4 Million in Gross Proceeds
LOS ANGELES-- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., a consumer-packaged goods company focused on plant-based and sustainable lifestyle brands, has successfully closed a public offering of its common shares and accompanying warrants. The offering consisted of 12,121,212 ...
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2023 Results, Exceeding Revenue Expectations
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc, a global provider of consumer products in the cannabis industry, announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company's performance exceeded expectations, demonstrating ...
CASE STUDY: What Can Cannabis Leaders Learn From Mid-Day Squares?
LOS ANGELES--Mid-Day Squares, the brainchild of Nick Saltarelli, Lezlie Karls, and Jake Karls, has emerged as a captivating force in the world of chocolate. This family-owned business has embarked on a mission to combat mid-day ...
California Cannabis Brands & Distributors Organize Targeting Tardy Dispensary Payments
SAN FRANCISCO--Cannabis operators Kiva Sales & Service, Lowell Farms, Nabis, Sunderstorm and other key industry players in the world’s largest legal market, today announced the formal launch of Financial Stability for California Cannabis (FSCC), a new coalition composed of industry stakeholders. ...
A Leap Forward: The Psychedelic Revolution in Mainstream Medicine
LOS ANGELES-- Psychedelic-assisted therapy, though still viewed with skepticism by some segments of society, has taken a significant step towards mainstream medical acceptance. The American Medical Association (AMA), a key player in the U.S. healthcare ...
Cannabis Industry Sees Continued Growth Across Various Markets
LOS ANGELES--, The cannabis industry has witnessed a significant expansion in recent years, finding applications in diverse sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages, according to a report from Grand View Research. The ...
Glass House Brands Surpasses Expectations in Q1 2023 with Positive Cash Flow and Increased Revenue
LOS ANGELES-- Glass House Brands Inc., a prominent vertically integrated cannabis company in the U.S., has reported impressive financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2023. The company registered a net sales growth ...
Review: MJ Unpacked Returns To Light Up New York
3 Big Hits From MJ Unpacked in New York By Gregory Frye If you didn’t make it to MJ Unpacked in New York City late last month, you missed out on a fantastic cannabis conference. ...
Green Thumb Industries Grapples with Federal Complaints and Union Negotiations Amid Employee Strikes
LOS ANGELES-- Illinois-based cannabis company, Green Thumb Industries is navigating stormy waters as it continues to negotiate employment terms with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This follows a nearly two-week-long strike at several of Green ...
MediPharm Labs Reports Strong Financial Results and Progress Towards Profitability
LOS ANGELES-- MediPharm Labs Corp., a pharmaceutical company specializing in precision-based cannabinoids, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company's performance reflects progress towards profitability and significant milestones ...
Oklahoma Cannabis Industry Successfully Navigates Contentious Legislative Session
OKLAHOMA-- Despite concerns over a potential crackdown on Oklahoma's medical cannabis market following the failure of a recreational marijuana legalization ballot question in March, the state's cannabis industry has managed to avoid a disastrous outcome ...
New US Senate Hearings: Why is The SAFE Banking Act Important?
LOS ANGELES--The Safe Banking Act, a bill that would provide a safe haven for banks and financial institutions that work with legal cannabis businesses, is under discussion in Congress. If passed, the Act would allow ...
RIV Capital Provides Regulatory and Operational Update on New York’s Revised Cannabis Regulations
NEW YORK -- RIV Capital Inc, an acquisition and investment firm focused on developing a leading multistate platform with a robust portfolio of brands in strategic U.S. markets, has shared a regulatory and operational update ...
Uncomfortably High: Many Cannabis Labels Found Inflating THC Levels
LOS ANGELES--Legal cannabis products sold in the United States are required by law to report their THC potency, or the percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol by dry weight, on the packaging. However, concerns have been raised about ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Announces Pricing of Public Offering to Raise $4 Million for Expansion and Acquisitions
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., a company specializing in plant-based and sustainable lifestyle brands, has announced the pricing of its public offering, which aims to raise approximately US$4 million. The offering consists of 12,121,212 common shares ...
New York Unveils Revised Cannabis Regulations, Opening Doors to Recreational Market and Consumption Sites
NEW YORK New York's highly anticipated revised cannabis industry regulations were released on Wednesday by the Office of Cannabis Management, sparking excitement among stakeholders who promptly began analyzing the document for significant changes. The new ...
Rainbow Realty Group and Co-Lenders Close Senior Mortgage for High-End California Cannabis Cultivator Property
Rainbow Realty Group II, LLC has announced the closing of a senior mortgage secured by a state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation property in Santa Ana, California. The senior mortgage was issued in collaboration with Sweet Leaf Madison ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Appoints John Hartmann as CEO, Prepares for Next Growth Phase
LOS ANGELES-- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator dedicated to improving lives through cannabis, has announced the appointment of John Hartmann as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 15th. As ...
Surging Global Medical Cannabis Market Fueled by Growing Awareness and Legalization Trends, Forecast to 2030
The global medical cannabis market has witnessed remarkable growth, with its valuation reaching USD $9,882.21 million in 2022, and is anticipated to soar to USD $53,886.43 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23.61%. Cannabis, ...
Washington State Boosts Diversity in Cannabis Industry with Social Equity Licensing Initiative
WASHINGTON-- In a progressive move to foster diversity within Washington's cannabis sector, Governor Jay Inslee approved a law amendment on Monday, enabling the state's Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to assign 46 forfeited or unutilized ...
Cannabis Operators Suffer Under Heavy Tax Burden, According to Impact Analysis by Whitney Economics
LOS ANGELES-- Cannabis operators are facing a significant hurdle in the form of federal tax provision 280E, which penalizes traffickers of Schedule I or II drugs by disallowing the deduction of "ordinary and necessary" business ...
Fizzy THC Launches Dissolvable Cannabis Tablets for Infusing Beverages
Fizzy THC, a provider of innovative cannabis products, has announced the launch of its flagship product, the Fizzy THC Dissolvable Beverage Tablets. The tablets allow cannabis consumers to infuse their favorite beverages with low doses ...
Curaleaf Holdings Announces Executive Management Participation in Investor Conferences
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a global provider of cannabis consumer products, announced on Thursday that members of its executive management team will be participating in two investor community conferences in May 2023. On May ...
Green Thumb Industries Workers Win 50% Wage Increase After 13-Day Strike
LOS ANGELES-- Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has finally put an end to a 13-day-long strike by workers at two of its Illinois facilities, Rise Cannabis shops in Joliet and Niles. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters ...
Florida Lawmakers Pass Hemp Regulation Bill Without THC Caps
TALLAHASSEE--Florida lawmakers have passed a revised bill, SB 1676, that introduces child safety regulations and curbs attractive marketing of hemp products to individuals under 21 years. The bill mandates penalties for “mislabeling” or designing packaging ...
