Legal Affairs
Indiana Republicans Propose Statewide Oversight for Craft Hemp Market
INDIANAPOLIS – Three Republican members of the Indiana House introduced legislation this week to impose a structured permitting system on the sale and distribution of craft hemp products, a category that includes flower, beverages and ...
Wyld Acquires Grön
SEATTLE – Wyld, a leading producer of THC-CBD-infused gummies and chocolates, announced its agreement to acquire Grön, a Portland-based maker of sugar-coated pearls and confections, in a move that unites two prominent players in the ...
Compass Pathways Schedules Webinar on Psilocybin Therapy Advances for Depression and PTSD
LONDON – Compass Pathways plans to hold a virtual webinar to outline its steps toward launching a psilocybin-based therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and to share details on upcoming trials for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ...
Ohio Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.2B Since Recreational Launch
COLUMBUS – State records show Ohio's Cannabis sector has recorded more than $1.2 billion in combined medical and adult-use sales since recreational dispensaries opened in August 2024, a mark that underscores consistent buyer turnout in ...
Global Cannabis Market Tightens Amid Surging Demand and Supply Snags
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports jumped more than 400% in H1 2025, pushing the European market into a period of rapid expansion and testing the limits of international supply chains. That surge has ...
Ex-Prosecutor Calls for Psilocybin Therapy Legalization in NY
NEW YORK – A former narcotics prosecutor who once enforced drug laws now argues that New York must open the door to psilocybin-assisted therapy, framing it as a necessary step toward treating chronic pain and ...
Supply Bottlenecks Stall Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Launch
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota's adult-use Cannabis sector kicked off with fanfare, but operators on the ground report bare shelves and mounting bills as wholesale supplies fail to keep pace with licensed retail outlets. The Office of ...
Indiana Republicans Propose Statewide Oversight for Craft Hemp Market
INDIANAPOLIS – Three Republican members of the Indiana House introduced legislation this week to impose a structured permitting system on the sale and distribution of craft hemp products, a category that includes flower, beverages and ...
Wyld Acquires Grön
SEATTLE – Wyld, a leading producer of THC-CBD-infused gummies and chocolates, announced its agreement to acquire Grön, a Portland-based maker of sugar-coated pearls and confections, in a move that unites two prominent players in the ...
Compass Pathways Schedules Webinar on Psilocybin Therapy Advances for Depression and PTSD
LONDON – Compass Pathways plans to hold a virtual webinar to outline its steps toward launching a psilocybin-based therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and to share details on upcoming trials for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ...
4Front Ventures Corp. Debuts Cannabis Blunt Brand “1988,” Expanding Product Suite
PHOENIX, Ariz. - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, broadened its brand portfolio with the launch of 1988, a new line of flavored, tobacco-free blunts that feature the Company's ...
Global Cannabis Products Market Report 2023
New York - The global cannabis products market is expected to grow from $28.0 billion in 2021 to $35.0 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted ...
Research Study on Minor Cannabinoids for Relaxation and Calmness
ROXBORO, N.C. - Open Book Extracts (OBX), an NSF cGMP and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of the industry's innovative and quality cannabinoid ingredients and finished products, announced the launch of placebo-controlled trial of minor cannabinoid formulations ...
Australia Legalizes Psilocybin and MDMA Prescriptions for Mental Health
SYDNEY, Australia–It has been an extraordinary week in the world of mental health treatment. The province of British Columbia has recently legalized drugs, and now, in a momentous development, the Australian Federal Government has decided ...
3,000 Cannabis Leaders And Investors To Convene At World’s Largest Cannabis Business And Investment Conference, April 11-12 In Miami Beach
The 16th edition of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the world's largest gathering of high-impact decision-makers, founders, and investors in the cannabis industry, is set to take place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel on ...
A Mother’s Journey to Save Her Son Through Cannabidiol Therapy
"Mighty Flower: How Cannabis Saved My Son," written by Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, Ph.D., is now available. Published by Forbes Books, the book is a mix of personal memoir and examination of the growth of medicinal ...
Survey Reveals Majority of American Adults Plan to Use or Gift Cannabis This Valentine’s Day
NEW YORK - Move over roses! A different type of “flower” may be taking over Valentine’s Day. Data from a recent online survey conducted by Wired Research found that 3 in 5 (61%) American adults ...
The Blinc Group Launches the AiO Simpl Cannabis Vaping Device
New York, NY - The Blinc Group, Inc., a leading innovator in the cannabis vaporization industry, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product - the All-in-One Simpl. This all-in-one cannabis vaping device ...
Ayr Wellness to Host Second Annual “Changing Legacies”
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced it will host its second iteration of “Changing Legacies,” a multi-state series of clinics to expunge the records of individuals ...
Stirling CBD Reports on Popularity of CBD Supplements in Chiropractic Offices
CARY, N.C., - Both chiropractic care and CBD are becoming more popular with Americans: last year, some 35 million Americans visited a Chiropractic office, while according to a national survey, 26% of Americans used CBD ...
Cannabis Extraction Market: An In-depth Analysis from 2018-2027
Douglas, Isle Of Man - Cannabis extraction and extract have gone through exponential growth in the past decade. After being criminalized for a long time, the world saw and moved towards legalizing cannabis in many ...
Bright Green Issues Statement of Intent on Illegal Short Selling Activities
GRANTS, N.M. - Bright Green Corporation (NASDAQ: BGXX) (“Bright Green” or “the Company”), one of the very few companies selected by the U.S. government to grow, manufacture, and sell, legally under federal and state laws, ...
Global Cannabis Testing Market Analysis Report 2023-2030
DUBLIN - Global Cannabis Testing Market to Reach $2.8 Billion by 2030 In the changed post COVID-19 business landscape, the global market for Cannabis Testing estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach ...
[2023-2032] Global Cannabidiol Oil Market and Cannabidiol (CBD) Market are Set to Boom
Dubai, UAE - Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil Market Report 2023-2032: As per the recent market research report published by Extrapolate, the global Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil Market to generate a revenue of over USD 6.77 billion by ...
Diversity and Inclusion Issues Still Pose Challenges for Expanding Cannabis Industry
DENVER - As cannabis legalization spreads like wildfire across the United States, the industry continues to struggle with issues of diversity and inclusion. Since 2020 alone, 11 additional states have legalized the plant for recreational ...
Coast Launches Cannabis Vapes with New Flavors
DALLAS - Coast has blasted off into the world of vapes with a perfected smoking technology and intergalactic flavors. The company is excited to announce the launch of new Delta 8 vapes, with a line ...
Acreage Introduces Fast-Acting Gummies to The Botanist Offerings
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF), a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., announced the launch of “Fast-Acting Gummies” or “TiME Gummies” under its ...
CBD Gummies Market Size Growth Forecasts at 28.3% of CAGR during 2021 to 2028
New York - According to The Insight Partners, “CBD Gummies Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Global Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Category (Sugar-Free and Conventional) and Distribution Channel (Specialty ...
Gold Flora Expands Jetfuel Cannabis Brand in California
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Gold Flora, a single-state cannabis company, announced the launch of the Jetfuel Cannabis brand of products throughout California, beginning with the introduction of strain-specific cured resin cartridges. Jetfuel has gained a ...
TerrAscend Closes on Acquisition of High-Performing Dispensary in Maryland
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Allegany Medical Marijuana Dispensary ("AMMD"), a medical dispensary in Cumberland, Maryland. Under ...
Akerna Corp. Announces Merger with Gryphon Digital Mining and Sale of Software Business to POSaBIT
DENVER - Akerna Corp. (Nasdaq: KERN) today announced it will merge with Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. in an all-stock deal. Simultaneously with the closing of the merger with Gryphon, Akerna will sell its software business ...
Ayr Wellness Announces Mutual Termination of Proposed Acquisition of Dispensary 33
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced the termination of the Company’s previously announced proposed acquisition of the equity interests of Gentle Ventures, LLC d/b/a Dispensary 33, ...
Charlotte’s Web Issues Statement on Hemp CBD Regulation
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., issues the following statement regarding the FDA's January 26th press announcement: Charlotte's Web is encouraged that the Administration has agreed that it is necessary for ...
Curaleaf Announces Launch of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales at Stamford, CT Dispensary
NEW YORK - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer cannabis products, announced that it has been approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection to commence adult-use sales at ...
Banking Reform for the Cannabis Industry: Don’t Bank On It
As federal legislation stalls, specialty-finance platforms are fueling a cash-starved emerging industry By Andrew J. Kaye Federal banking reform for the compliant cannabis industry is an obvious next step in the evolution of the industry. ...
