Legal Affairs
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Psilocybin Study Suggests Potential for Longevity Benefits
LOS ANGELES- New preclinical research indicates that psilocybin the active psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly extend lifespan in both human cells and aged mice. Published July 8, 2025, in npj Aging, the study found ...
Regulatory Advances Propel Global Medical Cannabis Market Growth
LOS ANGELES- The global medical cannabis market is experiencing significant growth, driven by regulatory reforms and increased acceptance of cannabis-based therapies. According to the "Medical Marijuana - Global Strategic Business Report 2025," the market was ...
Federal Inaction on Cannabis Exports May Cost U.S. Economy $10 Billion Annually
LOS ANGELES- The United States' federal stance on cannabis exports is potentially costing the economy up to $10 billion each year, according to industry analyses. While domestic cannabis sales are projected to reach $35.3 billion ...
LEEF Brands Reports Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and the full year of 2024. The company reported a 19% ...
California Lawmakers Advance Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Increase
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis industry is confronting a potential tax increase that stakeholders warn could exacerbate existing challenges. Assembly Bill 564 (AB 564), introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), seeks to prevent the ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Psilocybin Study Suggests Potential for Longevity Benefits
LOS ANGELES- New preclinical research indicates that psilocybin the active psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms—may significantly extend lifespan in both human cells and aged mice. Published July 8, 2025, in npj Aging, the study found ...
MediaJel Capital Brings New Funding Platform to Cannabis Marketers
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- MediaJel, a leading digital marketing and programmatic software platform for cannabis and other regulated brands, today announced the launch of MediaJel Capital, a unique online funding source dedicated to helping regulated ...
Revenue Trends and Top Key Players: Legal Marijuana and Cannabis Market 2022-2028
Pune - Global Legal Marijuana and Cannabis market research report gives insight of worldwide business analysis with top players operating in the industry and future competitive scenario. The Legal Marijuana and Cannabis market report made ...
MediPharm Labs Enters United States Pharmaceutical Market with Submission of FDA DMF
TORONTO - MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, announced that it has completed a US FDA DMF for pure natural CBD API. The DMF will ...
Harborside Inc. Shareholders Overwhelmingly Support Proposed Acquisitions of Urbn Leaf and Loudpack
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the issuance of approximately 151,427,786 Harborside subordinate voting shares to acquire ...
ACS Laboratory Announces New HHC Potency and Metals Testing Bundle
BOCA RATON, Fla. - On a mission to improve product quality and strengthen consumer trust, ACS Laboratory, the hemp and cannabis testing facility in the eastern U.S., developed an HHC Potency Test and corresponding Metals ...
Medical Marijuana Market is anticipated to surge to US$ 76.5 Bn by 2031
NEW YORK - According to a recent study by Persistence Market Research, the global medical marijuana market is expected to witness high growth at a CAGR of around 14.8% and reach a valuation of US$ ...
Renowned Cannabis Geneticist Jeff Selsor Launches Keys to the Kingdom
GLADWIN, Mich. - A cannabis geneticist Jeff Selsor, also known as Keyplay, has unveiled Keys to the Kingdom, his latest venture he co-founded with business partner Ashley Nickel. Keys to the Kingdom is a premier ...
Canna Cabana Launches Cannabis Delivery on Demand
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced that it has launched cannabis Delivery on Demand in select ...
Detailed Lab Analysis of Odourless Cannabis™ shows nearly 600% Reduction in Odour
BRAMPTON, ON - CannabCo Pharmaceutical Corp. (CannabCo), a Canadian company located in Brampton, Ontario, has released the results of a 50 page extensive lab report conducted by a third party specialty laboratory and testing facility ...
HighBridge Premium Cannabis Begins Product Production in California
LOS ANGELES - HighBridge Premium Cannabis announced the production run of several cannabis-infused beverage products planned for the California Recreational Cannabis market at the Tinley Beverage Company Inc.'s Long Beach, California facility, under the terms ...
Grenco Science Announces the Launch of the G Pen Elite II to Kick Off its 10 Year Anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Grenco Science (G Pen), celebrating 10 years in engineering advanced technology cannabis vaporizers, announces the launch of the G Pen Elite II, a revolutionary device reimagined to introduce a new gold standard ...
Wellness Icon Deepak Chopra Teams up with Psychedelics Entrepreneur Christian Angermayer
NEW YORK - The Healing Company (OTC: THCC), co-founded by former IMG Model and supplement entrepreneur Anabel Oelmann, and ex Jet.com and Equinox Media President Simon Belsham, announced a vision to build the community of ...
New York Law Will Authorize Hemp Farmers and Processors to Cultivate & Process Cannabis
NEW YORK–On February 11, 2022, the New York Senate and Assembly initiated mirror image bills (A9283/S8084A) supporting legislation for conditional adult-use cultivator and processor licenses. This legislation was signed into law on February 22 by ...
Thailand Medical Cannabis Market Report 2021: A $26.3 Million Market in 2020
Dublin - The Thailand medical cannabis market reached a value of US$ 26.3 Million in 2020. Looking forward, the market to grow at a CAGR of around 32% during 2021-2026. Keeping in mind the uncertainties ...
Analysis: What is the Psychedelics Industry? Part 1 of 4
PORTLAND– What is the Psychedelics Industry? Psychedelic substances, once derided as dangerous drugs with no medicinal value, have now reclaimed their rightful places as respected medicines with great therapeutic potential. Most psychedelics are no more ...
Colombian Government Passes Regulation to Enable Dried Flower Export
TORONTO, Canada and RIONEGRO, Colombia - PharmaCielo Ltd. (TSXV: PCLO) (OTCQX: PCLOF), the Canadian parent of Colombia's premier cultivator and producer of dried flower and medicinal-grade cannabis extracts, PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., welcomed the Colombian ...
Emerald Scientific Announces Leigh White as New CEO
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Emerald Scientific, the cannabis industry’s most distinguished distributor of high-quality scientific supplies to cannabis testing laboratories, announced today the promotion of its Chief Financial Officer, Leigh White, to Chief Executive ...
Speakers to Present Groundbreaking Cannabis Research at Emerald Scientific’s 6th Annual Emerald Conference
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA– Emerald Conference, the most technical cannabis conference in the industry, recently announced speakers, technical presentations, their new Quality Summit, and updates regarding the sixth annual conference, which is now just over a ...
Cronos Group Reports 2021 Third Quarter Results
TORONTO - Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), announced its 2021 Third Quarter business results. The Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors has completed its evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets ...
The Flowr Corporation Announces Listing of Four New Cannabis Strains Across Multiple Provinces
TORONTO - The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR, OTC: FLWPF) is pleased to provide an operational update on its Canadian operations and the progress in maintaining its status as a premium cannabis producer and making the ...
Curaleaf Expands Pennsylvania Retail Presence with Dispensary Openings in State College and Erie
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the opening of its State College dispensary, located at 1248 S Atherton St, State ...
Lemonhaze Introduces Its Latest Crop of Elite Experiences for the Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK - It's time to get back to the green for more ways than one! Lemonhaze, architects of experiences connecting the cannabis space, have returned with a jam-packed 2022 roster of exclusively inclusive gatherings ...
Leafreport Launches a New Set Of CBD Calculators To Assist Consumers In Improving Purchase Decisions
TEL AVIV, Israel - Leafreport.com, the CBD industry's peer-reviewed watchdog website, announced the launch of four calculators designed to help consumers determine whether their CBD products' content matches their labels, discover their individualized dosage of ...
Saucey Farms & Extracts Partners With Higher Life CBD to Launch THC Products in the Metaverse
LOS ANGELES - This week, luxury cannabis brand Saucey Farms & Extracts and Higher Life CBD Dispensary have launched the first THC products available for purchase in the metaverse. The product offering expansion falls on ...
Global Legal Marijuana Market Size Projected to Rack Up USD 70.7 Billion By 2028
NEW YORK - Zion Market Research study, Legal Marijuana industry accrued revenue of about US$ 10.1 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to garner earnings of approximately US$ 70.7 billion by 2028. Moreover, Legal Marijuana ...
