Legal Affairs
California Enacts Law Requiring Intoxicating Hemp Sales Through Licensed Cannabis Outlets
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 8 into law on Thursday, directing intoxicating hemp-derived products into California's tightly controlled Cannabis distribution system and barring their sale elsewhere. The measure addresses gaps in ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
LOS ANGELES- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
NY Cannabis Board Hits Equity Target With 57% of Licenses to Social Equity Holders
NEW YORK – New York regulators reported that social and economic equity applicants now control 57% of the state's adult-use Cannabis licenses, a figure that clears the program's initial benchmark and signals steady advancement in ...
Verano Reimagines Cannabis Retail with Bodega-Style Store in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based multistate Cannabis operator, introduced a novel retail concept with its "bodega-style" dispensary at the Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek location. This innovative store offers a new take on the ...
GTI Launches Señorita’s Ranch Water, Fusing THC and Texas Flair
LOS ANGELES – Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has introduced Señorita’s Ranch Water flavor, a THC-infused, alcohol-free beverage inspired by the iconic West Texas cocktail. Unveiled on July 27, this crisp drink blends sparkling water, real ...
Consumers Demand Clean Label Cannabis, Survey Reveals
LOS ANGELES – A recent survey commissioned by XRPure has uncovered a strong consumer push for cleaner, safer Cannabis products. Conducted among 516 adults, the survey found that an overwhelming 91.7% believe medical Cannabis should ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Omitted from Cole’s Priorities, Raising Questions About Trump’s Stance
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising turn, newly appointed DEA administrator Terrance Cole has sidelined Cannabis rescheduling, despite pledging it as a top priority during his April 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. According to a ...
California Enacts Law Requiring Intoxicating Hemp Sales Through Licensed Cannabis Outlets
LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 8 into law on Thursday, directing intoxicating hemp-derived products into California's tightly controlled Cannabis distribution system and barring their sale elsewhere. The measure addresses gaps in ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
LOS ANGELES- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
NY Cannabis Board Hits Equity Target With 57% of Licenses to Social Equity Holders
NEW YORK – New York regulators reported that social and economic equity applicants now control 57% of the state's adult-use Cannabis licenses, a figure that clears the program's initial benchmark and signals steady advancement in ...
Curaleaf Completes Majority Stake Acquisition of Germany’s Four 20 Pharma
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept. 19, 2022 Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. a provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the completion of its agreement to acquire a 55% stake in Four 20 Pharma GmbH, a fully EU-GMP ...
Managing The Cyclical Nature of The Cannabis Industry for Investors
NEW YORK–Despite the current downturn in cannabis in 2022, the cannabis industry has been flourishing over the last few years. A measure of this is the number of cannabis businesses starting-up has been growing 30% ...
Canada: Most Health Care Providers Unfamiliar with Topics Related to Medical Cannabis
MONTREAL–(NORML) Despite the federal government having legalized patients’ access to marijuana two decades ago, most Canadian health care providers acknowledge that they possess little knowledge about medical cannabis and almost none report having received any ...
Analysis: Adoption of Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decrease in State-Level Obesity Rates
FARGO, N.D–(NORML) States that license adult-use marijuana sales may experience a decrease in state-level obesity rates, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. Researchers affiliated with North Dakota State University compared obesity rates in Washington state ...
Global CBD Wine Market Is Expected to Reach $112.5 Million by 2031
Portland, OR - According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global CBD wine market generated $11,100 thousand in 2021, and is estimated to reach $112,458.2 thousand by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of ...
Global Cannabis Beverages Market Report 2022: Market to Reach $2 Billion by 2026
Dublin - Global Cannabis Beverages Market to Reach US$2 Billion by the Year 2026. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Cannabis Beverages estimated at US$1 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to ...
RIFF Cannabis Brand Launches ‘Drumsticks’
TORONTO - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company, announced that its Canadian cannabis brand, RIFF, launched Drumsticks, a new premium, infused pre-roll with amplified THC potency ...
Report Predicts More Than 100,000 Cannabis Jobs in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut by 2025
SAN DIEGO - CannabizTeam, the cannabis-focused executive search, and staffing firm, today released its 1st Annual Tri-State 2022 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide, a comprehensive report that provides single and multi-state cannabis employers and prospective cannabis ...
54% of Cannabis Users Will Buy Less if Inflation Raises Weed Prices, Survey Finds
TUSTIN, Calif. - A new survey has revealed that if dispensaries raise weed prices to counter inflation, 54% of regular consumers would buy less cannabis. CBD Oracle's survey asked 1,450 Americans in adult-use states about ...
Cannabis Market worth $82.3 billion by 2027 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 The Cannabis Market size 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 from 2022 to 2027, according ...
Kiva Announces Distribution Partnership with CherryWorld
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 CHERRYWORLD today announced an exclusive partnership with Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), to launch its brand of high quality indoor flower, fashion apparel, and accessories into the California market. "We're thrilled to help bring CHERRYWORLD ...
Glass House Brands Closes Morro Bay Natural Healing Center Dispensary Acquisition
LONG BEACH, CA and TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2022 Glass House Brands Inc. today announced that all local regulatory approvals have been granted for Glass House's acquisition of the Natural Healing Center (NHC) dispensary located in ...
Catching the Wave: The International Cannabis Opportunity: Oldham Global Project Wave
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 ...
Ovation Science Strengthens IP Protection with New US Patent
VANCOUVER, BC and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2022 Ovation Science Inc. a topical and transdermal cannabis product development company with a patented skin delivery technology Invisicare®, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent and ...
Cannabis Career Institute Offers the Gold Standard in Cannabis Education
NEWHALL, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 - Founded in 2009, Cannabis Career Institute is a cannabis education institute. Their experienced coaches can help you find a career in the rapidly-growing cannabis industry, whether you're looking to ...
Can We Use CBD to Treat Symptoms Of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
NEW YORK–It's known that Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC/CBD formulations are now being studied and used to better manage Autism symptoms. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition most commonly diagnosed during infancy, ...
Organic Hemp Market to surpass USD 360 Million by 2030
SELBYVILLE, Del., - The Organic Hemp Market may register a revenue of more than USD 360 million by 2030, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc. The growing awareness about the ...
Industry Veteran Deborah Johnson Takes the Reins at Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 17, 2022) – Veteran cannabis industry executive and entrepreneurial VC / investment expert Deborah Johnson will take the reins of CFCR as Interim Executive Director as Sarah Chase transitions to a new leadership position. Chase helped guide the ...
Has Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Gummy Brand Been Knocked Out in Canada?
TORONTO–Mike Tyson's cannabis edibles brand Mike Bites, will reportedly not be sold in Quebec or Alberta by Canadian Cannabis LP, Hexo. According to reporting by the journalist Matt Lamers, in MJBiz Daily, two Canadian regional ...
Global Cannabis Sales Will Grow 10% in 2022; Forecasts $57 Billion Market by 2026
LOUISVILLE, Colo. - BDSA announced today an update of its cannabis market forecast, a five-year rolling global forecast by country, state, province, channel, and category. The report projects annual global cannabis sales to grow from ...
Item 9 Labs Set To Transform Arizona Marijuana Market With New Line of Infused Pre-Rolls
PHOENIX - Item 9 Labs is adding a new permanent mainstay to its extensive product line-up. Following the success of its limited edition infused half-gram pre-rolls, the brand is launching 1 gram concentrate infused pre-rolls ...
Cannabis Extract Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2022 – 2030
New York - Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Cannabis Extract Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type, By Extract Type, By Sources, By End Use, By Region And Segment Forecasts, ...
17% of Adults in Recreational Cannabis States Don’t Know Their Rights
WASHINGTON - Today, Statara Solutions released its "Baked Audiences Insights" report, which found that 17% of adults in recreational-use states who have not consumed cannabis products have not done so because they are deterred by ...
The Parent Company Launches FaZe Rain’s RCVRY Cannabis Brand
SAN JOSE, Calif. - TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a consumer-focused California cannabis company, today announced the exclusive launch of RCVRY, a cannabis brand co-founded by Nordan Shat (aka FaZe Rain), Youtube star ...
Cannabis Consumer Spending Tightens, Highlighting Importance of Brand Strength
DENVER - Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and the developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engine powering the global cannabis industry, notes that consumer cannabis spending over ...
