Legal Affairs
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 ...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Champions Ibogaine Research at Dallas Documentary Films Event
DALLAS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called for broader access to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, during a panel discussion following a screening of documentary clips on Thursday night. ...
MariMed Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. released its financial results for Q2 2025 ended June 30, reflecting a blend of operational growth and financial challenges. The company reported revenue of $39.6 million, a slight decline from $40.4 ...
Will the Hemp Beverage Category Still Be Here in 12 Months?
LOS ANGELES- Will the Hemp Beverage Category Still Be Here in 12 Months? That's not just a provocative question—it’s a quiet but growing concern across the hemp industry. After a explosive rise in popularity, hemp-derived THC ...
Verano Holdings Corp Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state Cannabis operator, released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a period of operational streamlining amid market challenges. The consolidated financial statements, prepared under U.S. ...
Curaleaf Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a major player in the global Cannabis market, released its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, ending June 30, showcasing a blend of domestic resilience and ...
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 ...
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Champions Ibogaine Research at Dallas Documentary Films Event
DALLAS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called for broader access to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, during a panel discussion following a screening of documentary clips on Thursday night. ...
Cannabis Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
New York - Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Cannabis Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" - However, many cannabis companies began relying heavily on social media and e-commerce ...
Ayr Receives Final License to Sell Adult-Use Cannabis in Watertown
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has granted a final license for the sale of adult-use cannabis at its AYR ...
4Front Ventures Makes Several Key Senior Leadership, Board of Directors Appointments
PHOENIX - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced several key leadership appointments, including a new Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, President of California Operations ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. Completes Share Consolidation
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced, further to its news release on June 8, 2022, the ...
Impact Naturals Announces Capital Raise and Partnership with Rowe Capital Group
SAN DIEGO–Impact Naturals Group, a health technology company, announces a capital raise and partnership with Rowe Capital Group. Rowe provides fund sponsors with a turn-key digital investment marketplace where accredited investors can access strategic, early-stage investment opportunities. ...
From ”Soapbar” to Novel Laws: Cannabis in the UK
By Conor MacCleod- SCOTLAND, UK–A fourteen-year-old boy stands waiting on a front doorstep. His friend, Mark, waits at the end of the path, anxious to see what happens. The boy reaches out, hand shaking, ‘knock, ...
My Cannabis Cruise Pipe Dream
By Matthew Dean–Have you ever been on a cruise? The second time I went on a cruise I was lucky enough to be connected to a group of stoners sourcing their DNA from the Dam, ...
Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Prescriptions, Improved Symptoms in Cancer Patients
HAIFA, ISRAEL: The use of cannabis products over a six-month period is associated with statistical improvements in cancer-related symptoms as well as significant reductions in subjects’ use of prescription painkillers, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Frontiers ...
Cannabis Industry Gets Behind The ”Bud For Blood” Initiative
LOS ANGELES--Several cannabis industry organizations today announced they have joined forces to create “BudforBlood,” a public health education campaign designed to increase awareness of the critical blood shortage in the U.S. and inspire a new ...
Rolling Trays Vs. Frisbee™
By Dan Russell- I can’t help chuckling when I see a rolling tray emblazoned with Rick and Morty graphics, some psychedelic paisley pattern, or an astronaut smoking a blunt. Cannabis might be legal, and no one ...
E-cigarette Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
New York - The World Health Organization stated that smokers were more likely to get affected by COVID-19 than non-smokers. Additionally, in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching consequences on the consumption of e-cigarettes. ...
Neptune Wellness Launches New CPG-Focused Strategic Plan
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced the launch of a new Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) focused ...
Survey Shows Majority of Cannabis Consumption is Attributable to Address Health Concerns
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, finds that 91% of adults aged ...
Cantourage and Clever Leaves Continued Their Partnership for Distribution of Medical Cannabis in Germany
BERLIN - European medical cannabis Cantourage GmbH and Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW) a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, have continued to intensify their strategic partnership for the distribution of ...
Eastern Gateway Community College Launches Cannabis Certificates to Meet Demand for Educated Workforce
STEUBENVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN - Eastern Gateway Community College, in collaboration with Green Flower, announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide industry-recognized skills training for those interested in a cannabis career. Cannabis is ...
Tilray Medical Launches Sleep-Oriented CBN Night Oil for Medical Cannabis Patients in Canada
LEAMINGTON, Ontario - Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that its medical ...
Preserving The Cannabis Culture That Raised Me
By Nigel Despinasse --“No weed is legal.” My high school disciplinarian delivered these words to us in detention one afternoon, following a debate about Colorado's decision to legalize the plant for recreational use. His disdain ...
Harborside Inc. Expands Leadership Team
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Kavi Bhai as vice president of financial planning and ...
The Parent Company Appoints Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale
SAN JOSE, Calif. - TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), announced the appointment of Roz Lipsey as Executive Vice President of Operations & Wholesale effective June 6, 2022. In this newly ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard —As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
A High-Achieving Student
By Julianna Montano–Hello, I am Julianna Montano, President of Cannabis at USC. While it’s been about a year and a half since I’ve taken the mantle, saying that always feels so surreal. To be a ...
Is The Reign of High THC Strains Coming to an End?
By Ruth Fisher Ph.D.–In the world of cannabis, quality has become synonymous with THC potency. And when the curious enter the market seeking quality product, they quickly learn that quality means potency. So much so, demand for high THC potency ...
A New Frontier in Classifying and Judging Cannabis Flower: The Emerald Cup Does it Right!
By Marcel Menard --As breeders, cultivators, judges and tastemakers continue to push the boundaries and reveal the deeper layers of what defines ‘quality’ in cannabis, the terpene conversation remains central to the discussion. “Dang that ...
The Dinner Invite We All Want: On Meeting Jordan R Wagman
By Nicole Stover - One of my favorite things about being a journalist in cannabis is the chance to meet some real motherfuckers who are serious about making change in the world. One such person ...
National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services Names Rocco Petrilli CEO and President
DURANGO, Colo. - National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services (NCRPS) has appointed Rocco Petrilli to the full-time position of CEO and president. The move, as announced by the company's board of directors, came in response to ...
