Legal Affairs
Rubicon Completes First Harvest at New Cascadia Facility in British Columbia
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. has reached a key operational step with the completion of its first harvest at the newly acquired Cascadia facility in Hope, British Columbia. The company announced this milestone the ...
GTI Secures $50M Credit Boost
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. has increased its syndicated credit facility by $50 million, raising the total borrowing capacity to $189 million. This incremental draw carries the same market-competitive terms as the original September ...
Obituary: Barbara Webb: A Leader in Cannabis
From the Editorial Team at Highly Capitalized Network OBITUARY- Barbara Lynne (Christenson) Webb passed away on November 23, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by her close family. Within the Cannabis industry Barbara was known ...
Czech Republic Rolls Out Limited Cannabis Reforms, Allowing Home Growing and Possession Caps
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic ushered in the new year with measured changes to its Cannabis policies, legalizing personal cultivation and setting clear possession thresholds for adults. Under the reforms signed into law by President ...
Verano Expands Medical Cannabis Footprint in West Virginia
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has launched its sixth medical Cannabis outlet in West Virginia, targeting the heart of the state's capital to reach more patients in a market that continues to draw steady but ...
Bipartisan Poll Signals Growing Momentum for Federal Legalization
LOS ANGELES – A fresh survey of registered voters reveals that a slim majority of Americans now favor legalizing Cannabis at the federal level, with notable crossover appeal among Republicans following President Donald Trump's recent ...
California Allocates $30M in Cannabis Research Grants
SACRAMENTO – California's Department of Cannabis Control has disbursed nearly $30 million to support 22 academic projects examining Cannabis's influence on public health, environmental practices, and the regulated market. The funding, drawn from taxes on ...
Rubicon Completes First Harvest at New Cascadia Facility in British Columbia
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. has reached a key operational step with the completion of its first harvest at the newly acquired Cascadia facility in Hope, British Columbia. The company announced this milestone the ...
GTI Secures $50M Credit Boost
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. has increased its syndicated credit facility by $50 million, raising the total borrowing capacity to $189 million. This incremental draw carries the same market-competitive terms as the original September ...
Obituary: Barbara Webb: A Leader in Cannabis
From the Editorial Team at Highly Capitalized Network OBITUARY- Barbara Lynne (Christenson) Webb passed away on November 23, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by her close family. Within the Cannabis industry Barbara was known ...
COMPASS Pathways Secures $285 Million in Private Funding
LONDON, England–COMPASS Pathways plc, (Nasdaq: CMPS) a London-based company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker CMPS, announced it has successfully secured $285 million in private funding. This funding is intended to advance the company's efforts ...
Organigram Holdings Secures Supply Agreement for UK Medical Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES — Organigram Holdings, a Canadian licensed producer, has entered into a supply agreement with 4C Labs, a UK-based medical cannabis cultivator and digital healthcare provider. The partnership aims to provide dried medical cannabis ...
Missouri’s Cannabis Programs Under Audit for Accountability and Transparency
LOS ANGELES-- Missouri's Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the state's medical and adult-use cannabis programs. The probe, as reported by KCTV, aims to ensure that these programs are operating within legal ...
COMPASS Pathways Announces Up to $285 Million Private Placement Financing
LONDON, UK-- COMPASS Pathways plc (CMPS), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group ...
COMPASS Pathways Q2 2023 Financial Analysis
LOS ANGELES-- COMPASS Pathways, a biotech firm in the psychedelic medicine sector, has been under the spotlight since its inception. This year, the company's trajectory remains robust, as evidenced by its recent financial report and ...
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES— Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. an independent manufacturer and distributor of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, unveiled its financial results for the second quarter Key Takeaways from Q2 2023: Net Sales: ...
US Cannabis Operator Tilt Holdings Delists Social Equity Brands
NEW YORK- Black Buddha Cannabis, a brand founded by Roz McCarthy, who also serves as the CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc., has unexpectedly found itself severed from its partnership with Tilt Holdings (NEO: ...
CBD, Hemp, Medical Cannabis? Navigating Texas’ Evolving Cannabis Landscape
AUSTIN-Cannabis and hemp, derived from the same plant, can be hard to tell apart by sight or smell. But their legal paths are quite different: hemp is legal, while cannabis is still illegal. In 2019, ...
Florida Lawmakers Consider Revisiting THC Limits in Hemp Products in 2024
LOS ANGELES — Florida's hemp industry, which was previously alarmed by a proposal to set limits on THC in hemp-derived products, may need to brace itself again. Lawmakers behind the shelved proposal indicated Wednesday they might ...
WM Technology Announces Q2 2023 Financial Results and Projects Q3 Performance
NEW YORK — WM Technology, Inc., a technology and software infrastructure provider for the cannabis industry, released its Q2 2023 financial results, showing certain key shifts in their business performance. Doug Francis, Executive Chair of ...
Missouri Auditor Launches Probe into State’s Cannabis Programs
NEW YORK-- Scott Fitzpatrick, the Missouri State Auditor, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the state’s adult-use and medical cannabis programs. This move aims to ensure the adherence of these programs to legal standards, KCTV ...
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Reports Q2 2023
NEW YORK — Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a global provider of consumer cannabis products, has released its Q2 2023 financial results. The company has reported a 4% year-over-year revenue growth, totaling $339 million, amidst a dynamic ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Posts Q1 2024 Financial Results
NEW YORK - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. a consumer-packaged goods company emphasizing plant-based and sustainable lifestyle brands, reported its financial and operational results for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Key takeaways from the report ...
AFC Gamma Reports Q2 Earnings and Dividend Declaration for 2023
LOS ANGELES– Financial services provider, AFC Gamma, Inc. revealed its financial performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, in an announcement made today. The company reported a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) net income ...
California Moves Forward with Psychedelics Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES – A legislative proposal to legalize the possession and supervised use of specific psychedelics in California has advanced another step toward a final committee vote in the Assembly, positioning it closer to potentially ...
Germany’s Cabinet Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Amidst Controversy
BERLIN — Germany's cabinet gave the green light to a divisive bill on Wednesday that aims to legalize recreational cannabis use and cultivation, positioning Germany to have one of the most liberal cannabis statutes in ...
Organigram Holdings Partners with 4C LABS to Supply Medical Cannabis to the UK
LOS ANGELES— Organigram Holdings Inc., a recognized licensed producer of cannabis, announced today its strategic expansion into the UK market. The company has inked a supply agreement with 4C LABS, an emerging healthcare, tech, and ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 Results Amid Expansion Efforts
LOS ANGELES— Cresco Labs, a Chicago-based cannabis company, disclosed a 9% decline in revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to the same timeframe last year. However, the company registered a modest quarter-on-quarter ...
Ohio Projects Significant Tax Revenues from Potential Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES— Ohio might experience a significant influx in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, estimated between $276.2 million to $403.6 million annually by the fifth year, should voters approve a prospective legalization measure this ...
atai Life Sciences Releases Promising Results from PCN-101 Phase 1 Study, Offering Potential for Home-Based Use
LOS ANGELES-- atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATAI), a pioneering biotech company, has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 investigation into the subcutaneous administration of PCN-101 (R-ketamine), facilitated through its subsidiary, Perception Neuroscience. The trial's ...
GrowGeneration Corp Reports Mixed Financial Performance Amid Challenging Cannabis Landscape
LOS ANGELES — GrowGeneration Corp., a specialty hydroponic and organic garden center chain with 62 branches across 18 states, announced its financial performance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023. Key Takeaways: Net Sales: ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Q2 2023 Financial Performance; Revenue Grows Sequentially
LOS ANGELES— Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), one of the prominent national cannabis consumer packaged goods companies and the proprietor of RISE Dispensaries, revealed its Q2 financial results for the period ending ...
MyMD Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval to Proceed with Investigational Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
BALTIMORE – MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced on Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to study the safety and effectiveness of the oral TNF-α ...
South Dakota Takes Steps Towards Legalization of Cannabis: New Initiative Awaits Public Comment
LOS ANGELES-- South Dakota's path to legalizing cannabis took a notable step forward, as the state's Attorney General Marty Jackley (R) has officially released a draft summary of an initiative to legalize the substance. The ...
MindMed Partners with K2 HealthVentures in $50 Million Credit Facility for Brain Health Research
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative solutions for brain health disorders, announced today the signing of a senior secured credit facility with K2 HealthVentures, a leading ...
