Legal Affairs
Legislative Wave Follows Growth of Hemp-Infused Beverage Market
LOS ANGELES- The market for hemp-derived cannabis beverages has expanded rapidly since the 2018 federal legalization of hemp, reaching an estimated value of over $1 billion today and projected to exceed $30 billion by 2035. ...
Canadian Cannabis Producers Expand Exports
LOS ANGELES- Canada’s licensed cannabis sector continues its move toward international markets, driven by strong global demand, especially for medical cannabis. During the 2023–24 fiscal year, Canada exported approximately CA$218 million of medical cannabis for commercial ...
Big Cannabis Companies Maintain Optimism in Florida Despite Adult‑Use Setback
LOS ANGELES- Major cannabis operators remain confident in the Florida medical market, viewing it as a strategic long‑term growth opportunity despite the failed November 2024 attempt to legalize adult‑use cannabis. In a recent analysis, Forbes ...
Former Metrc Executive Alleges Company Enabled Illegal Cannabis Sales in Whistleblower Suit
LOS ANGELES- A former senior executive at Metrc, the leading cannabis compliance tracking company in the U.S., has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit accusing the firm of turning a blind eye to unlawful activity, including ...
Beer Gets Burned, Hemp Drinks Heat Up
New insights from Whitney Economics show hemp beverages could win big as tariffs slam the beer industry The team at Whitney Economics just dropped their latest cannabis and hemp market forecast—and it’s a must-read for ...
Cannabis Prices Decline in New York Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- The legal cannabis market in New York is experiencing a notable decrease in product prices, coinciding with rapid industry growth and increased consumer access. Price Reductions Across Product Categories Recent data indicates a ...
Psilocybin Use Rises Amid Shifting Public Perception and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate a significant increase in psilocybin use across the United States, correlating with evolving public attitudes and regulatory developments. Data from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain ...
Legislative Wave Follows Growth of Hemp-Infused Beverage Market
LOS ANGELES- The market for hemp-derived cannabis beverages has expanded rapidly since the 2018 federal legalization of hemp, reaching an estimated value of over $1 billion today and projected to exceed $30 billion by 2035. ...
Canadian Cannabis Producers Expand Exports
LOS ANGELES- Canada’s licensed cannabis sector continues its move toward international markets, driven by strong global demand, especially for medical cannabis. During the 2023–24 fiscal year, Canada exported approximately CA$218 million of medical cannabis for commercial ...
Big Cannabis Companies Maintain Optimism in Florida Despite Adult‑Use Setback
LOS ANGELES- Major cannabis operators remain confident in the Florida medical market, viewing it as a strategic long‑term growth opportunity despite the failed November 2024 attempt to legalize adult‑use cannabis. In a recent analysis, Forbes ...
