Legal Affairs
Trump Signs Funding Measure Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown, Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending package that reopens the federal government after a 43-day impasse, marking the longest such closure in American history. Tucked into the legislation, however, are new limits ...
Opinion: Lean In? Sometimes You Have To Lean Out
LOS ANGELES- For years, women have been told that if we want to succeed, we need to “lean in.” Work twice as hard to get half as much. Push through. Prove ourselves. Be unstoppable. And ...
OPINION: Careful What You Wish For, You Might End Up With A 12-Inch Pianist
LOS ANGELES- The regulated cannabis industry should be collectively objecting to the language in the Big Beautiful Bill that effectively makes intoxicating hemp products illegal in 12 months. They should be screaming from the roof ...
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 ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Recent developments in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors point to a period of cautious optimism, marked by stock gains, legal battles, and innovative expansions. From property value boosts tied to legalization to ...
Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Trump Signs Funding Measure Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown, Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending package that reopens the federal government after a 43-day impasse, marking the longest such closure in American history. Tucked into the legislation, however, are new limits ...
Opinion: Lean In? Sometimes You Have To Lean Out
LOS ANGELES- For years, women have been told that if we want to succeed, we need to “lean in.” Work twice as hard to get half as much. Push through. Prove ourselves. Be unstoppable. And ...
OPINION: Careful What You Wish For, You Might End Up With A 12-Inch Pianist
LOS ANGELES- The regulated cannabis industry should be collectively objecting to the language in the Big Beautiful Bill that effectively makes intoxicating hemp products illegal in 12 months. They should be screaming from the roof ...
The Worldwide Medical Marijuana Industry is Expected to Reach $40 Billion by 2028
Dublin - The medical marijuana market was valued at US$ 11,706.50 million in 2021 and is likely to reach value of US$ 40,027.59 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of ...
United States Medical Cannabis Taxation Policy/Regulatory Report 2022
Dublin - This report focuses only on state taxation of medical cannabis. On the federal level, there is no excise tax on cannabis, as it is a controlled substance. Cannabis businesses must still pay income ...
Oldham Global and Project Wave: The Future of the International Cannabis Market
NEW YORK–Undoubtedly, the cannabis industry is seeing major changes in the US and internationally, as more legal markets (both medicinal and recreational) are coming back online worldwide; therefore, it is expected to witness the influx ...
The Worldwide Cannabis Industry is Projected to Reach $82.3 Billion by 2027
DUBLIN - The global cannabis market is estimated to be valued at USD 27.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 82.3 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 24.3% in terms of value. The market is ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Commences Litigation Against Verano for unlawful termination of Arrangement Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS - Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc.(CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), announces that it has commenced an action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Verano Holdings Corp., seeking damages after Verano wrongfully terminated the share ...
AWH Commences Medical Operations in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, has announced the opening of its Scranton, Pennsylvania dispensary for medical patients only. Ascend ...
Hemp Environmental Control System Market Size to Reach USD 14.58 Billion by 2030
Newark - As per the report published by The Brainy Insights, the global hemp environmental control system market is expected to grow from USD 3.95 billion in 2021 to USD 14.58 billion by 2030, at ...
The Cannabis Cultivation Market Is Set To Grow At A 15% Rate Due To The Adoption Of Cannabis In Disease Treatment
LONDON - According to The Business Research Company’s research report on the cannabis cultivation market, adoption of cannabis for the treatment of chronic diseases is expected to propel the growth of the cannabis cultivation market ...
Ayr Wellness Introduces its National Portfolio of Brands to New Jersey Menus
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced the rollout of several brands from its national portfolio to the New Jersey market. New Jersey cannabis consumers can now ...
Green Thumb to Launch “RISE Express” Dispensaries in Florida
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2022 Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) Today announced plans to expand its medical retail footprint in Florida through a lease agreement with Circle K, the global convenience store ...
California Attorney General Bonta Announces Eradication of Nearly One Million Cannabis Plants as Part of Interagency Effort to Combat Illegal Market
CALIFORNIA, Oct. 21, 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the eradication of nearly one million illegally cultivated cannabis plants and the seizure of more than 200,000 pounds of illegally processed cannabis as part ...
LIFE IN A DAY: Vassili Kotlov: President at Impact Naturals
“A Life In A Day” is one of the most popular articles on Highly Capitalized. Life In A Day is a series of articles where we highlight personalities & leaders in the cannabis & psychedelics ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Patrick Moher: President at Microdose
As a dynamic and socially-conscious entrepreneur, Patrick uses creativity and a passion for human connectivity to unite individuals across social and corporate spectrums. His superpower is making solid introductions that create meaningful outcomes and amplify ...
Increasing Use Of CBD Oil In Skincare Products To Treat Acne And Wrinkles, To Drive Growth Of The Global CBD Market
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Service List Expands Due to Growing Demand in the Cannabis Industry
OKLAHOMA CITY - According to a study by BofA Securities, the U.S. Cannabis industry saw a 67% revenue jump in 2020, and another 40% leap in 2021. These massive surges in interest took it far ...
Global Cannabidiol Legalization Trend to Shape the CBD Market’s Future Growth
SAN ANTONIO - The acceptance of cannabidiol (CBD) as an ingredient for supplements, food and beverages (F&B), and personal care products attracts the participation of large companies in the CBD market. Frost & Sullivan's recent ...
Cannabis Testing Lab Detects Crop-Destroying Viroid in California
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 Purity Medical Laboratories is now offering hop latent viroid (HpLVd) testing to assist growers in identifying and eliminating a devastating viroid that occurs worldwide. Hop latent viroid, a plant pathogen, ...
PHCO2 Offers Aquazome, a Water-Soluble CBD/High Cannabinoid Ingredient Solution
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 PHCO2, Announces another offering that is: Aquazome, a water-soluble CBD ingredient. Aquazome can be used in many applications—from beverages (coffee, functional drinks), edibles, and lotions to water-soluble CBD tinctures, capsules and ...
CNBX Files New PCT Patent Application For Cannabinoids-Based Neoadjuvant Cancer Therapy
REHOVOT, Israel and BETHESDA, MD., Oct. 18, 2022 CNBX Pharmaceuticals Inc. A development of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, announced today that the Company has filed a new patent application titled " COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CANNABINOIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF ...
Aurora Announces Unprecedented Fall Product Release Across Adult-Use and Medical Markets
EDMONTON, AB - Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, announced a new and unprecedented fall lineup of cannabis products. New flower products include three unique and ...
Neptune Announces Binding Agreement for Divestiture of Cannabis Assets
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT), a health and wellness company, announced today that is has entered into a binding agreement to divest its cannabis business which includes the cannabis plant in ...
Technological Advances Help Better Regulate Cannabis and Alcohol Consumption
NEW YORK - The cannabis industry has grown rapidly in recent years, and as a result, there are concerns over possible cannabis abuse. One of the major concerns over cannabis abuse revolves around operating a ...
Canadian Minister of Health Issues Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Legalization of Cannabis
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2022 Today, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health issued the following statement about the Cannabis Act: The Cannabis Act came into force, putting ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Bill Oldham, CEO From Oldham Global
Mr. Oldham has more than 25 years of experience as an investor, serial entrepreneur, executive, and consultant, building two $100M companies from scratch, and working and managing companies with global reach in Europe, Africa, and ...
CBD Oil Market Size Worth $15+ Billion, Globally, by 2028 at 31+% CAGR
NEW YORK - The Insight Partners published latest research study on "CBD Oil Market Size, Share, Revenue, Growth Strategy, Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Product Type, ...
