Legal Affairs
Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Massachusetts House Approves Cannabis Oversight Reform Bill
LOS ANGELES- The Massachusetts House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at restructuring the state's cannabis regulatory framework. The bill, designated as H 4187, seeks to address administrative challenges and enhance oversight within the ...
Italy Enacts Security Decree Targeting Protests, Squatting, and Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES— Italy's Senate has passed a comprehensive security decree introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, intensifying penalties for public demonstrations, unauthorized property occupations, and the commercial sale of certain cannabis products. The ...
Czech Republic Advances Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES— The Czech Republic's Chamber of Deputies has approved a significant amendment to the nation's criminal code, decriminalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use. The measure permits adults to grow up ...
Ascend Wellness Secures $50 Million Through Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, has completed a $50 million private placement of its 12.75% senior secured notes due 2029. The notes, issued at 97.5% of face value, ...
Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Tens of Thousands of Cannabis Professionals Gather for Annual MJBizCon in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2022 MJBizCon returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center this morning. The 11th annual MJBizCon kicked off Wednesday morning, welcoming tens of thousands of cannabis professionals for the industry's premier event. Despite ...
Safe Harbor Financial Announces Completion of Abaca Acquisition
ARVADA, Colo. - SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS) announced today the closing of the acquisition of Rockview Digital Solutions, Inc, d/b/a Abaca, a financial technology platform focused on serving the cannabis ...
CBD Gummies Market Size & Share to Surpass $6.8 Billion by 2028
WASHINGTON - Global CBD Gummies Market was valued at $1.4 Billion in 2021 and is projected to surpass a valuation of $6.8 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 30.2% during the forecast period, 2022–2028. ...
Europe Medical Cannabis Market to Reach Us$ 13,801.0 Million by 2028 From Us$ 492.1 Million in 2021
New York - Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Europe Medical Cannabis Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Product Type, Medical Application, Compound, and Country" However, the illegal use ...
CBD Skin Care Market is Estimated to hit US$ 2.4 Bn in 2022
NEWARK, Del - The global CBD skincare market is predicted to reach a value of US$ 10376.4 Mn by 2028, with sales growing at a astonishing CAGR of 28.0% from 2022 to 2028. In 2022, ...
Global Industrial Hemp Market Is Expected to Grow by $6.47 BN During 2022-2026
New York - The analyst has been monitoring the industrial hemp market and it is poised to grow by $6. 47 bn during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 17. Our report on the industrial ...
HEXO and Entourage Health Sign Long-Term Supply Agreement
GATINEAU, Quebec - HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO), a producer of high-quality cannabis products, announced the execution of a long-term supply agreement with Entourage Health Corp. (TSX-V: ENTG) (OTCQX: ETRGF) (FSE: 4WE), a Canadian ...
Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Archambault Institution
SAINTE-ANNE-DES-PLAINES, QC - Between November 8 and 11, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a federal multi-level security institution. The contraband and ...
Charlotte’s Web Announces US$56.8 Million Investment from BAT
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. announced a US$56.8 million investment from a subsidiary of BAT (LSE: BATS) and (NYSE: BTI), which provides the Company with incremental capital to fund growth ...
Curaleaf Unveils Strategic National Rebrand for Grassroots
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the national rebrand of its Grassroots premium cannabis flower brand, and shared details on the brand's ...
Jushi Holdings Inc. Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), announced certain preliminary financial results for the quarter that ended September 30, 2022. The Company also announced that it is in the process of ...
Verano Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
CHICAGO - Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced its financial results for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2022, which were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted ...
Global CBD Ingredients Market Analysis Report 2022-2030
DUBLIN - The study includes analysis and discussion of growth drivers and restraints, challenges and trends, market sizing and forecasts, supply chain, regulatory environment, competitive environment, and regional dynamics. It concludes with a discussion of ...
$3.6 Billion Worldwide Cannabidiol Oil Market to 2027
Dublin - The Global Cannabidiol Oil Market is estimated to be USD 1.09 Bn in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 3.64 Bn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 27.28% Market Dynamics Market ...
Colorado Leads The Way To Legalizing Psychedelic Medicine
DENVER –In this week's midterm elections, the Mile High State of Colorado appears to be on track to legalize magic mushrooms after the group opposing the ballot question conceded defeat. Though the result was still ...
Cannabis Extract Market to Hit $15.5 Billion by 2030
SAN FRANCISCO - The global cannabis extract market size is expected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2030. According to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc, it is expected to expand at a ...
4Front Ventures Diversifies Brand and Product Portfolio in California
PHOENIX - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), announced that it has expanded its offerings in California with the addition of the Bloom Farms and Bloom Farms Wellness brands to its portfolio following the ...
Legal Marijuana Market Growth US$ 148070 Million by 2028
Pune - Legal Marijuana market report shares valuable information about global development status, opportunities, and challenges in near future, as past data analyzed by industry experts which is helpful for you to take needful discussions. ...
Cannabis Testing Market Size to Grow Nearly 3 Bn by 2028 with a CAGR of 10.1%
New York - According to The Insight Partners new research study titled "Cannabis Testing Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Product, Type, End User, Portability, ...
Portuguese Health Authority Grants Clever Leaves EU-GMP Certification for Post-Harvest Cannabis Flower
TOCANCIPÁ, Colombia - Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW), a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, announced today that its facility in Portugal has been granted EU-GMP certification by the Portuguese Health ...
Texas Cities Vote To Stop Punishment for Cannabis Possession
DALLAS– Five Texas communities had their municipal ballot measures approved by voters, ending local enforcement of minor cannabis infractions. The propositions were approved by voters in the cities of Denton, Killeen, San Marcos, Elgin, and ...
Maryland Becomes 20th State to Legalize Cannabis for Adult Use
ANNAPOLIS–Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum (Question 4) directing state lawmakers to establish rules and regulations governing the production and sale of cannabis to adults. “Maryland voters have overwhelmingly rejected the failed policy of prohibition ...
Study: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated with Hypertension in HCV Patients
MARSEILLE, FRANCE–According to studies reported in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, HCV (Hepatitis C virus)-infected people who use cannabis are less likely than non-users to experience hypertension or other metabolic abnormalities. In a cohort of ...
Study: Inhaled Cannabis “Safe and Effective” for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain
HAIFA, ISRAEL– According to observational trial data published in the Israeli journal Rambam Maimonides, inhaling cannabis flower with a high THC content safely reduces symptoms of chronic lower back pain in a way that is ...
Analysis: Consumers’ Cannabis Purchasing Patterns Are Determined By Price, Ease of Access
TORONTO –According to statistics published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, consumers' choices regarding whether to buy cannabis products from the legal market or the unregulated market are most driven by price ...
