Legal Affairs
Germany Boosts Medical Cannabis Import Cap
BERLIN – German health authorities have increased the annual limit on medical Cannabis imports to 192.5 metric tons, in an effort to keep up with the rapid growth in patient demand while the country navigates ...
Emerald Intel Acquires Cannabiz Media, Expanding Reach in Cannabis Intelligence Sector
ANNAPOLIS – Emerald Intel, a key player in Cannabis market data, revealed its purchase of Cannabiz Media, a long-standing directory of licensed operators and decision-makers in the North American Cannabis space. The transaction, announced via ...
Whiskey Maker Trims Footprint as Buyers Turn to Cannabis
SEATTLE – Heritage Distilling Company, a craft spirits producer based in the Pacific Northwest, disclosed plans this week to streamline its operations, pointing to changing buyer habits that favor Cannabis products over traditional liquor. The ...
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. ...
Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at ...
Alternaleaf Rolls Out Targeted Cannabis Program for UK Women’s Health Issues
LONDON – Alternaleaf, the United Kingdom's online medical Cannabis clinic, launched a new service this week aimed at treating gynecological and hormonal disorders with therapies involving Cannabis. The initiative marks the first of its kind ...
The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal moment in the global history of Cannabis regulation unfolded at the Geneva Opium Conference, held from November 1924 to February 1925. Organized by the League ...
Germany Boosts Medical Cannabis Import Cap
BERLIN – German health authorities have increased the annual limit on medical Cannabis imports to 192.5 metric tons, in an effort to keep up with the rapid growth in patient demand while the country navigates ...
Emerald Intel Acquires Cannabiz Media, Expanding Reach in Cannabis Intelligence Sector
ANNAPOLIS – Emerald Intel, a key player in Cannabis market data, revealed its purchase of Cannabiz Media, a long-standing directory of licensed operators and decision-makers in the North American Cannabis space. The transaction, announced via ...
Whiskey Maker Trims Footprint as Buyers Turn to Cannabis
SEATTLE – Heritage Distilling Company, a craft spirits producer based in the Pacific Northwest, disclosed plans this week to streamline its operations, pointing to changing buyer habits that favor Cannabis products over traditional liquor. The ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Federal Court Invalidates Oregon’s Cannabis Labor Neutrality Law
LOS ANGELES- A federal judge has ruled that Oregon's Measure 119, which mandated labor neutrality agreements for cannabis businesses, is unconstitutional. The decision impacts the regulatory landscape for the state's cannabis industry. Measure 119, approved ...
Consumers Pay Premium for Fast-Acting Cannabis Edibles
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry analysis reveals that cannabis consumers are increasingly favoring fast-acting edible products, demonstrating a willingness to pay higher prices for quicker onset effects. The 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report, conducted by cannabis ...
MediPharm Labs Initiates EU and UK Production of Cannabis Metered Dose Inhalers
LOS ANGELES- MediPharm Labs Corp. has commenced production of its cannabis metered dose inhalers for the European Union and United Kingdom markets. This initiative is part of an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Blackpoint ...
Pennsylvania Senator Introduces ‘Keystone Cannabis Act’ to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) has announced plans to introduce the "Keystone Cannabis Act," a legislative proposal aimed at legalizing adult-use cannabis in the Commonwealth. The announcement follows the recent rejection of ...
Rubicon Organics Finalizes Conditions for Hope Facility Acquisition
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. has announced the fulfillment of all conditions precedent related to its agreement with MediPharm Labs Inc. for the acquisition of a 47,500-square-foot indoor cultivation facility located in Hope, British Columbia. ...
Argentina Overhauls Medical Cannabis Program with Stricter Regulations
LOS ANGELES- In 2025, Argentina implemented significant reforms to its medical cannabis program, REPROCANN, introducing stricter regulations for cultivators, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and medical professionals. These changes aim to enhance oversight and ensure the program's ...
Curaleaf and Jupiter Research Obtain EU Certification for Medical Cannabis Inhalation Device
LOS ANGELES- Curaleaf International, in collaboration with Jupiter Research LLC, a subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc., has secured European Union (EU) medical device certification for a handheld liquid inhalation device designed for precise medical cannabis ...
Thailand Implements Stricter Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Thailand is set to enforce stricter controls on cannabis sales following a notable increase in smuggling attempts, particularly involving foreign tourists. The Ministry of Public Health announced that, within approximately 40 days, cannabis ...
Indigenous Tribes Expand Presence in U.S. Cannabis and Hemp Sectors
LOS ANGELES- A recent analysis by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and law firm Vicente LLP reveals that approximately 26% of the 358 federally recognized Indigenous communities in the continental United States are now ...
Colorado Court Dismisses Mammoth Farms’ Lawsuit Against Marijuana Enforcement Division
LOS ANGELES- A Denver District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mammoth Farms against the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), ruling that the cannabis cultivator must pursue regulatory changes through administrative channels rather than ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Reach $5.79 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- Canada's legal cannabis industry is projected to expand significantly over the next five years, with market size estimates reaching USD 5.79 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.25 billion in 2024. This growth ...
Humboldt Family Farms: Terroir and Cannabis
The concept of terroir, traditionally rooted in French viticulture, refers to the unique set of environmental factors that influence the growth and characteristics of a crop. While usually associated with wine, the application of terroir ...
Texas Republicans Approve Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products
DALLAS-In a sweeping move that could reshape Texas' booming hemp industry, the state House of Representatives has passed an amended version of Senate Bill 3 that bans all hemp products containing any form or amount ...
Analysis: Germany Legalized Cannabis. Now the Real Work Begins.
BERLIN-On April 1, 2024, Germany made history by legalizing adult-use cannabis. But legalization was only the first step. More than a year later, the rollout has exposed the complexities of implementing cannabis reform in a ...
Silo Pharma’s SP-26 Ketamine Implant Meets All Endpoints in Preclinical Fibromyalgia Study
LOS ANGELES- Silo Pharma Inc. a developmental-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that its investigational ketamine implant, SP-26, met all primary endpoints in a preclinical study targeting fibromyalgia. The study, conducted in minipigs, assessed the implant's safety, ...
Tilray Medical Introduces Good Supply Cannabis Brand to German Market
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands Inc has launched its Canadian cannabis brand, Good Supply, in Germany. This expansion aims to provide German medical cannabis patients with access to a range of ...
MariMed Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. a multi-state cannabis operator, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Overview Revenue: $38.0 million, a slight increase from $37.9 million in Q1 2024. Gross ...
Why Bob Hoban Is Defending Steve DeAngelo—And What It Reveals About Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES- In cannabis industry discourse, facts can be overshadowed by simplified narratives. One such claim—widely circulated in trade circles—is that Steve DeAngelo, founder of Harborside and a prominent figure in the legalization movement, was ...
DEA Grants Import Permit for Psilocybin Truffles to Red Light Holland and Irvine Labs
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp, an Ontario-based producer of psilocybin truffles, announced that its U.S. partner, Irvine Labs, has received a Controlled Substances Import Permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This authorization allows ...
Glass House Brands Proposes Long-Term Incentive Plan Tied to Share Price Performance
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company, has announced the mailing of its management information circular to shareholders ahead of its annual and special meeting scheduled for June 20, 2025. At ...
Minnesota Legislature Advances Cannabis Market Framework to Governor
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota lawmakers have passed a comprehensive bill aimed at refining the state's adult-use cannabis program, forwarding it to Governor Tim Walz for approval. The legislation, known as SF 2370, seeks to address regulatory ...
Cannabis in Psychedelic Therapy: Potential and Precautions
LOS ANGELES- The integration of cannabis into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a potential treatment for various mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. This approach involves administering cannabis in ...
