Legal Affairs
AYR Locks In $50M Bridge Loan to Strengthen Restructuring Efforts
MIAMI – AYR Wellness Inc., a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator, has finalized a senior secured bridge credit agreement offering up to $50 million in funding to maintain operations and advance its restructuring plan. The ...
NY Regulators Delay Hearing in Bid for Settlement with Cannabis Dispensary Owners
NEW YORK – New York state Cannabis regulators have postponed a key hearing on a disputed proximity rule, aiming to negotiate a resolution with affected dispensary operators. The move comes after a lawsuit from business ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally but Remain Undervalued Relative to Peers, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Cannabis companies have posted impressive gains this year, yet their valuations still trail those of comparable industries, a new analysis from Viridian Capital Advisors indicates. The Weekly Chart by Viridian plots ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Rep. Salud Carbajal Responds to DHS Claims After ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES- U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D‑CA‑24) is facing criticism following a July 10 ICE raid at two Glass House Farms cannabis cultivation sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania lawmakers today announced the introduction of two parallel bipartisan bills aimed at legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis. The effort builds on mounting momentum amid state budget pressures and growing public support. In the ...
DaySavers Introduces ‘Higher Potential’ Scholarship with Over $25,000 in Cannabis Education Awards
LOS ANGELES- DaySavers, the pre‑roll accessories brand under Custom Cones USA, has launched its inaugural Higher Potential Cannabis Education Scholarship—a collective effort backed by industry partners, offering more than $25,000 in financial support for current ...
AYR Locks In $50M Bridge Loan to Strengthen Restructuring Efforts
MIAMI – AYR Wellness Inc., a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator, has finalized a senior secured bridge credit agreement offering up to $50 million in funding to maintain operations and advance its restructuring plan. The ...
NY Regulators Delay Hearing in Bid for Settlement with Cannabis Dispensary Owners
NEW YORK – New York state Cannabis regulators have postponed a key hearing on a disputed proximity rule, aiming to negotiate a resolution with affected dispensary operators. The move comes after a lawsuit from business ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally but Remain Undervalued Relative to Peers, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Cannabis companies have posted impressive gains this year, yet their valuations still trail those of comparable industries, a new analysis from Viridian Capital Advisors indicates. The Weekly Chart by Viridian plots ...
RIV Capital and Hawthorne settle disputes with JW Asset Management over Etain acquisition
LOS ANGELES--RIV Capital Inc. has reached a settlement with JW Asset Management LLC (JWAM) over a dispute related to its acquisition of New York-based medical cannabis operator Etain. JWAM had raised concerns over the purchase ...
Canadian Cannabis Consumers Moving Toward Legal Market, Study Finds
WATERLO-- A new study published in the Harm Reduction Journal has revealed that Canadian cannabis consumers are increasingly turning to the legal market. Researchers from the University of Waterloo's School of Public Health conducted a ...
Global Cannabis Market Expected to Reach Nearly $60 Billion by 2027, with U.S. Accounting for Three-Quarters of Sales, says BDSA Report
LOS ANGELES--The global cannabis market is poised for massive growth in the next four years, with projected sales of nearly $60 billion by 2027, according to a recent market forecast by BDSA. This represents a ...
Updates: What’s Happening in USA’s East Coast Cannabis Markets?
NEW YORK- The legal cannabis industry in the United States has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years, with several states legalizing the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. While the ...
The Parent Company and Gold Flora Announce Plans to Merge Businesses
SAN JOSE, Calif. TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a consumer-focused California cannabis company, and Gold Flora, a vertically-integrated California cannabis company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement to ...
Switzerland’s Cannabis Market Set to Boom Following Test Market
ZURICH–In recent years, the legal cannabis market has been rapidly expanding in Switzerland, driven by changing attitudes towards the substance and its potential medicinal benefits. This development has been accompanied by a growing number of ...
Oklahoma Voters to Decide on Recreational Cannabis Legalization: What’s at Stake for the State’s Booming Cannabis Industry?
OKLAHOMA CITY, In just under two weeks, voters in Oklahoma will have the opportunity to decide whether to legalize recreational cannabis in addition to the state's already expansive medical cannabis market. The measure, State Question ...
Challenges and Competition for Legal Cannabis in Manhattan as New York’s Adult-Use Program Slowly Takes Shape
NEW YORK, New York's adult-use cannabis program has finally started to take shape with four legal stores now open and operating. However, the road to get here has been long and fraught with challenges, and ...
California’s Cannabis Industry Still Struggling with Systemic Hurdles and Local Veto Power, Says Industry Consultant
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry in California is still facing major obstacles despite being the most populous state in the US. Many businesses are struggling to turn a profit in the market due to a ...
SEC seeks $6.2M from two men accused of penny stock scheme
Los Angeles, The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal judge in Boston to approve a proposed judgement against William Kaitz and Graham Taylor for their alleged roles in a $140m penny ...
New Cannabis Brands Face Shorter Lifecycles, With Survival Rates Tied to Market Conditions
LOS ANGELES, A new report by sale tracking firm Headset has found that new cannabis brands entering the market have shorter lifecycles than in the past. The report analyzed distinct brand launches in the first ...
Sky Wellness CBD Sleep Gummies Named Winner of 2023 Product of the Year USA Award
PHOENIX, Sky Wellness CBD Sleep Gummies, a premium THC-free, broad-spectrum CBD + CBN sleep aid, has been named a winner of the 2023 Product of the Year USA Awards. This is the largest consumer-voted awards ...
Is Cannabis Really A Gateway Drug?
LOS ANGELES- According to a recent study by researchers from the University of Minnesota, CU Boulder, and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not increase substance use disorders ...
Twitter Becomes First Social Media Platform to Allow Cannabis Ads in U.S.A.
SAN FRANCISCO-Twitter has become the first social media platform to permit cannabis companies to market their brands and products in the United States. While other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok follow ...
Worldwide Industrial Hemp Market to 2028
DUBLIN - This report provides a complete analysis of Worldwide Industrial Hemp Industry. The Global Industrial Hemp Market will grow to US$ 15.01 Billion in 2028, according to the publisher. Company Analysis Marijuana Company of America Inc. ...
Syqe Medical to Provide the SyqeAir Technology to Veterans
TEL AVIV, Israel - Syqe Medical, the developer of innovative technologies in the world of medical devices, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence to supply the ...
Global Cannabis Market Revenue Is Expected To Reach $76 Billion By 2027
PALM BEACH, Fla. - The cannabis business is one of those atypical industries that actually flourished because of the pandemic. The global worldwide market has significantly grown in all its segments. A recent report from ...
Acreage Announces Filing of Proxy Statement with Canopy Growth and Canopy USA
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), announced that it: (i) obtained an interim order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dated January 18, 2023, as varied on February 13, ...
TerrAscend Appoints Jeroen De Beijer as Chief People and Culture Officer
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced the appointment of Jeroen De Beijer as Chief People and Culture Officer, effective immediately. De Beijer brings more than 20 years ...
Good Supply Cannabis Brand Launches New Product Lineup
TORONTO - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company announced the expansion of their best-selling Good Supply cannabis brand portfolio and the launch of their latest flower ...
Legal Marijuana Market Is Expected to Generate USD 80.1 Billion by 2031
Portland, OR - According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global legal marijuana market garnered $17.5 billion in 2021, and is estimated to generate $80.1 billion by 2031, manifesting a CAGR of ...
Ayr Wellness Appoints David Goubert to President & CEO
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), announced that Jonathan Sandelman has transitioned to Executive Chair, where he will continue to serve the Company’s Board of Directors, and David Goubert, current President of ...
Uncovering the Mechanisms: How CBD Offers Relief from Epileptic Seizures
NEW YORK. Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have discovered a new way that cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy. Their findings, published in Neuron ...
Cookies Detroit Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary with Launch of Adult-Use Sales
TerrAscend Corp (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) a North American cannabis operator, announced that it has launched adult-use cannabis sales at its Cookies Detroit retail location. Through its subsidiary Gage Cannabis Co., the Company will now ...
Get Ready for the Big Game with Calvin Johnson Jr. aka Megatron
LAS VEGAS - Football's biggest weekend of the year is here and there is no better way to prepare for Sunday than to listen to former NFL standouts and Detroit Lions teammates, 2021 Pro Football ...
