Legal Affairs
Lebanon Legalizes Cannabis, Forms Oversight Body, Targeting $1B in Annual Revenue
BEIRUT – In a significant step forward in leveraging its Cannabis sector for economic relief, the Lebanese government established a dedicated committee to regulate the cultivation and sales of Cannabis under a long-dormant 2020 law. ...
Verano Shareholders Approve Corporate Home Relocation to Nevada
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. secured strong backing from investors to move its parent company's legal base from British Columbia, Canada, to Nevada. The approval came during a special shareholder meeting, clearing a key hurdle ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Executives and operators in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors wrapped up another fortnight with a mix of regulatory headwinds, financial maneuvers, and market validations that underscore the sector's resilience. From bipartisan efforts ...
Australian Cannabis Prices Drop to New Lows, Pressuring Domestic Producers
MELBOURNE – Medicinal Cannabis flower prices in Australia have fallen to a minimum of $3.30 per gram at the patient level, a development that has intensified debates over the viability of the country's homegrown industry. ...
Google Launches Limited Test of Cannabis Advertising on Its Search Platform in Canada
TORONTO – Google has started a restricted trial allowing select Canadian Cannabis companies to place ads on its search engine, marking a cautious step toward easing long-standing prohibitions on such promotions. The initiative, which went ...
Ricky Williams Urges Trump to Advance Cannabis Rescheduling Despite Policy Pushback
WASHINGTON – Retired NFL player Ricky Williams has renewed calls for President Trump to reclassify Cannabis to Schedule III, positioning the change as vital for medical access and economic stability in an op-ed that highlights ...
Cannabis Stocks Climb 79% in a Month, But Path to Past Highs Remains Uncertain
LOS ANGELES – Publicly traded Cannabis companies have seen sharp gains recently, with the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) climbing about 79% over the past month. This rally prompts questions about sustainability and potential ...
Lebanon Legalizes Cannabis, Forms Oversight Body, Targeting $1B in Annual Revenue
BEIRUT – In a significant step forward in leveraging its Cannabis sector for economic relief, the Lebanese government established a dedicated committee to regulate the cultivation and sales of Cannabis under a long-dormant 2020 law. ...
Verano Shareholders Approve Corporate Home Relocation to Nevada
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. secured strong backing from investors to move its parent company's legal base from British Columbia, Canada, to Nevada. The approval came during a special shareholder meeting, clearing a key hurdle ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Executives and operators in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors wrapped up another fortnight with a mix of regulatory headwinds, financial maneuvers, and market validations that underscore the sector's resilience. From bipartisan efforts ...
