Legal Affairs
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 ...
Cannabis-Infused Products Market to Reach $41B Billion in 2026, Research and Markets Reports
LOS ANGELES – Research and Markets has published its latest report on the Cannabis-infused products sector, forecasting the global market to grow from $33.62 billion in 2025 to $41.44 billion this year, a compound annual ...
Curaleaf Completes $500M Debt Refinancing, Extends Maturity to 2029
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has finalized a $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes maturing on February 18, 2029. The company announced the closing, marking what it describes as the largest bond ...
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 ...
Cannabis Market’s Hidden Scale: New Estimates Point to $90B U.S. Potential
LOS ANGELES – Viridian Capital Advisors' latest Chart of the Week dives into recreational Cannabis sales across nine mature markets (Michigan, Montana, Alaska, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada) to gauge true consumer ...
Republican State AGs Challenge Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Directive
LOS ANGELES – A coalition of Republican attorneys general from eight states has publicly rejected President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order to reschedule Cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act, citing persistent risks to public safety ...
Banks Still Hesitant on Expanding Services for Cannabis Businesses Post-Trump Rescheduling Order
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump's Executive Order fast-tracked the move to reschedule Cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act, aiming to ease research barriers and tax deductions for state-legal operators. Yet even as this policy ...
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 ...
Cannabis-Infused Products Market to Reach $41B Billion in 2026, Research and Markets Reports
LOS ANGELES – Research and Markets has published its latest report on the Cannabis-infused products sector, forecasting the global market to grow from $33.62 billion in 2025 to $41.44 billion this year, a compound annual ...
Curaleaf Completes $500M Debt Refinancing, Extends Maturity to 2029
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has finalized a $500 million private placement of 11.5% senior secured notes maturing on February 18, 2029. The company announced the closing, marking what it describes as the largest bond ...
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 ...
Columbia Care Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Remains Steady as Cost-Cutting Efforts Show Results
NEW YORK — Columbia Care Inc., a player in the cannabis industry, released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023, showcasing resilience amid complex market conditions. The numbers reveal slight shifts ...
Glass House Brands Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., reported its financial results for Q2 2023, ending June 30. The figures reveal a record-breaking quarter for the company, with revenue ...
Michigan Poised to Become a $3 Billion Cannabis Market; July Sales Record Set
LOS ANGELES —Michigan's cannabis market is booming, on pace to reach a significant milestone this year, potentially becoming the nation's second $3-billion market. Licensed dispensaries reported record sales of $276.7 million in July 2023, with ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Revamps Licensing, Leaving Verano Holdings Out
LOS ANGELES-- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has overhauled its initial round of business licensing, with some of the original winners, including Verano Holdings Inc., ending up on the losing side. The reshuffling has led ...
Mind Medicine Partners with Catalent for Innovative Psychedelic-Based Anxiety Treatment
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine Inc., known as MindMed, has secured a licensing agreement with Catalent to utilize its proprietary Zydis orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) technology for the development of a groundbreaking psychedelic-based anxiety treatment, ...
New Hampshire to Explore State-Run Cannabis Sales Through Newly Signed Bill
LOS ANGELES- Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire, a known opponent of adult-use cannabis legalization, signed a bill on Tuesday to create a commission to study the possibility of selling cannabis through state-owned shops. ...
Cronos Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results, Announces Strategic Shift Amid Market Challenges
NEW YORK — Cronos Group Inc. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, revealing a net revenue of $19.0 million, an 11.9% decrease from the same period in 2022. The decline has ...
Cannabis Tech Platform Weedmaps Posts $2 Million Profit
LOS ANGELES–Amid a challenging period, WM Technology, known as the cannabis advertising powerhouse Weedmaps, has revealed an encouraging financial turnaround through its latest quarterly profit report. For the quarter ending on June 30, WM Technology ...
Cannabis Industry’s Branding Challenge: Beyond Packaging and Social Media
LOS ANGELES–Amid the flourishing cannabis industry, branding efforts often focus on packaging and social media, missing out on essential elements. Experts suggest that cannabis marketing needs to evolve beyond these basics to truly succeed. Cannabis ...
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: The Debate Over Edibles and Public Health
BERLIN-- Germany is currently embarking on a significant journey toward cannabis legalization, with ministers unveiling a national cannabis reform strategy. The plan involves legalizing personal freedoms like possession and cultivation, as well as noncommercial cannabis ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to Reevaluate Licensing Process Amidst Lawsuits
LOS ANGELES— In a move that could reshape the landscape of Alabama's burgeoning cannabis industry, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) indicated in a Monday court filing its intention to nullify the licenses it awarded ...
U.S. Inflation Rebounds Slightly in July, Easing Rate Hike Concerns
LOS ANGELES-- The annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mild uptick in July 2023, marking the first rebound after 12 consecutive months of declines from over four-decade highs of 9.1% in ...
Support for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania Shows Decline; New Legislation Still on the Table
LOS ANGELES-- In a surprising turn of events, support for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania has seen a decline for the first time in a decade. The 2023 Pennsylvania Health Survey, conducted by Muhlenberg College Public ...
Montana Cannabis Ownership Law Faces Legal Challenge over Residency Requirements
LOS ANGELES-- A father-and-son investor duo are the latest to challenge state residency requirements for cannabis business ownership, a contentious issue facing multiple states. Two out-of-state investors, Tom and Jerry Reed, have filed lawsuits in ...
American Psychedelic Practitioners Association and BrainFutures Publish First-Ever Guidelines for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
LOS ANGELES-- The American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA) in collaboration with BrainFutures has published reportedly the first set of professional practice guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy in the United States. These guidelines come as the FDA's ...
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Reports 4% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Q2 2023, Continues Strategic Expansion
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a cannabis consumer products, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflecting modest growth in revenue but also an increased net loss compared to the ...
Arkansas Hemp-Derived THC Ban Faces Legal Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Several Arkansas businesses have initiated a legal battle against the state's recent ban on hemp-derived THC products, which took effect on August 1. The plaintiffs, including four local companies, assert that the prohibition ...
Trulieve Reports Expanded Q2 Deficit, Cites Unfavorable Weather Impacting Ongoing Quarter Performance
MIAMI—Trulieve Cannabis (TRUL.CD), a significant player in the cannabis industry, recently announced a larger financial loss for the second quarter. This loss has been attributed to a combination of unusual weather patterns and a drop ...
Los Angeles Cannabis Regulatory Agency Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid Market Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is instigating a shake-up in leadership across various city agencies, including a significant management overhaul at the city's Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). This change comes at a ...
California’s Popular Beard Bros Pharms Brand Expands To East Coast
BLACKSTONE, MA – Beard Bros Pharms, a legacy cannabis brand founded by self-made entrepreneurs Bill and Jeff Levers, has partnered with Ideal Craft Cannabis to bring their full-spectrum Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) to Massachusetts. This is the ...
Tilray Brands Acquires Eight Beverage Brands from Anheuser-Busch in $85 Million Deal
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian cannabis producer Tilray Brands has announced an $85 million all-cash acquisition of eight beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch, including well-known breweries such as Breckenridge and Shock Top. The deal, expected to close by ...
New Study Explores the Role of Cannabis in Exercise Recovery
LOS ANGELES-- A recent survey in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. reveals that a significant number of individuals are using CBD and THC as part of their recuperation routine following aerobic and resistance workouts, though scientific ...
Canadian Cannabis Wholesaler Urges Government to Reconsider THC Limits and Environmental Impact
TORONTO — The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), Canada's largest adult-use wholesaler, has issued a position paper to Health Canada, urging the agency to reconsider the current THC limit governing cannabis edibles and to address the ...
Former Adelanto Mayor Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison Over Bribes from Cannabis Interests
LOS ANGELES-- Adelanto, California's former mayor, Richard Kerr, 66, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison on Friday for accepting over $57,000 in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for approving ordinances and permits for ...
