Legal Affairs
Ascend Wellness Partners with Cannabis Advocate for New Dispensary in New Jersey
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. disclosed a partnership with Mister Jones LLC and industry advocate Lerone Jones to launch a retail dispensary in Little Falls, NJ. The arrangement, one of the initial deals ...
Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused on premium flower, has signed a long-term lease for a 109,000-square-foot facility in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis, positioning the company to produce for the ...
New Mexico Speeds Up Psilocybin Therapy Access
SANTA FE – State health leaders in New Mexico outlined plans this week to open a regulated psilocybin therapy program by the close of 2026, advancing the timeline a full year from the original statutory ...
Rhode Island Launched Applications for Additional Cannabis Retail Licenses
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission has started taking applications for 24 additional adult-use Cannabis retail licenses, a step that expands the state's recreational market three years after legalization. The licenses are spread ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Wrapping up the first half of September 2025, it's worth noting that the Cannabis & Psychedelics industries continue proving their resilience amid political uncertainty and turbulent market dynamics. From stock rallies signaling ...
Former Arizona Senator Sinema Advocates Ibogaine Research Post-Treatment
LOS ANGELES – Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona shared details of her personal encounter with ibogaine during a recent appearance on CNN. Speaking with Jake Tapper, Sinema highlighted her push for expanded research into ...
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Sector Shows Steady Expansion
LOS ANGELES – Prohibition Partners’ report indicates that Europe's medical Cannabis market could hit approximately €1.4 billion this year, driven by demand in key countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. Analysts point to a ...
Ascend Wellness Partners with Cannabis Advocate for New Dispensary in New Jersey
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. disclosed a partnership with Mister Jones LLC and industry advocate Lerone Jones to launch a retail dispensary in Little Falls, NJ. The arrangement, one of the initial deals ...
Grown Rogue Claims Ground in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Grown Rogue International Inc., a Сannabis MSO focused on premium flower, has signed a long-term lease for a 109,000-square-foot facility in Fridley, just north of Minneapolis, positioning the company to produce for the ...
New Mexico Speeds Up Psilocybin Therapy Access
SANTA FE – State health leaders in New Mexico outlined plans this week to open a regulated psilocybin therapy program by the close of 2026, advancing the timeline a full year from the original statutory ...
Canopy Growth Kicks Off Summer Weekends with New Product Line-Up
Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), hemp, and cannabis device company, unveiled a line-up of new offerings across its premium brand portfolio – 7ACRES, Ace Valley, Deep Space and Doja. With select products releasing ...
MariMed Awarded Dispensary License in Ohio
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, announced today it had been awarded a provisional dispensary license by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. MariMed won ...
Verano Announces the Opening of MÜV Ocala, the Company’s 47th Florida Location
CHICAGO- Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a multi-state cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV Ocala on Friday, May 20, the Company’s 47th Florida dispensary and 98th nationwide. MÜV Ocala, located at 3701 ...
Philip Sanford Joins Neptune Wellness Board of Directors as Audit Chair
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced that Phil Sanford has joined the Neptune ...
IBC Takes Plunge Into the Metaverse With Cannaverse Technologies
NEW YORK - If living in the physical world has proven to be a little bit too much lately, InterContinental Beverage Capital (IBC), has officially partnered with Cannaverse Technologies (Cannaverstech™) to become its branding advisor ...
Impact Naturals’ Cannabidiol Products Demonstrate Strong Safety Data in Landmark Study
SAN DIEGO - The largest-scale consumer safety study to date shows orally ingested cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for daily consumption. Results from a comprehensive, 1000+ participant safety study sponsored by seventeen leading CBD companies, including ...
Akerna Announces Strategic Review and Organizational Changes
DENVER - Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software company and developer of one of the most comprehensive technology infrastructures, ecosystems, and compliance engines powering the global cannabis industry, today announces that it has engaged JMP ...
Ayr Wellness Announces Sale from Phoenix Cultivation Facility, Launch of STiX Pre-Roll Co. in Arizona
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced that it has launched first sales from its Phoenix, Arizona cultivation facility. Concurrently, the Company announced the launch of ...
Harborside Inc. Acquires Full Ownership of Seaside, California Store
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, today announced that it reached an agreement on May 18, 2022 to acquire a further 50% ownership interest in its ...
Canopy Growth Announces Plan to Acquire Jetty Extracts
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation and Lemurian, Inc., a California-based producer of high-quality cannabis extracts and pioneer of clean vape technology, announced today that they have entered into definitive agreements providing Canopy Growth, by way ...
Jushi Holdings Inc. Opens 32nd Retail Location Nationwide in Grover Beach
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a multi-state cannabis operator, announced it is expanding its retail footprint in California with the opening of its 32nd retail location nationally and third ...
MariMed Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced the appointment of Jon Levine to the new role of Chief Administration Officer and the appointment ...
Ayr Receives Final License to Sell Adult-Use Cannabis in Back Bay
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 Back Bay ...
Clever Leaves Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: CLVR, CLVRW), a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, is reporting financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All ...
LIM College Business of Cannabis Degree Programs Announce “All-Star” Faculty for Fall 2022 Start
NEW YORK - In advance of the September start of its bachelor's and master's degree programs in The Business of Cannabis, LIM College has added some of the cannabis industry's best-known leaders to its faculty. ...
Cannabis Community Creates Social Impact During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Through STIIIZY Joint Efforts
LOS ANGELES - STIIIZY, the #1 cannabis retailer in California and flagship brand of Shryne Group Inc., presents its "Joint Efforts" social impact program during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Founded during the pandemic last ...
TerrAscend Appoints Lynn Gefen as Chief Legal Officer
TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, today announced the appointment of Lynn Gefen as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective May 23, 2022. Ms. Gefen brings more ...
Chris Beals of Weedmaps & Nick Kovacevich to Headline CWCBExpo New York
NEW YORK - Chris Beals and Nick Kovacevich, will be featured speakers in the “In Conversation with…” series at CWCBExpo New York, taking place June 2-4 at the Javits Center. CWCBExpo is the East Coast’s ...
HEXO To File Management Information Circular
GATINEAU, Quebec - HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) , a producer of quality cannabis products, today announced that, on or about May 16, 2022, the Company expects to file a management information circular in ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Announces First Quarter 2022 Results
MINNEAPOLIS - Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS) (OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All currency figures referenced in this ...
Harborside Inc., Announces New California Store Openings in San Francisco and La Mesa
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, cannabis enterprise, today announced it opened two new retail stores in California, bringing its total retail store count to 13. In addition, ...
Curaleaf Names Matt Darin CEO
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that Matt Darin will become Chief Executive Officer of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., effective today, ...
Kona Gold Beverage Launches Sparkling Ooh La Lemin Lemonades in Wisconsin
Melbourne, FL - Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. (OTC Pink: KGKG), a holding company focused on product development in the better-for-you and hemp and CBD functional beverage sector, announce the Company’s sales team, along with its ...
Cronos Group Reports 2022 First Quarter Results
TORONTO - Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), announces its 2022 first quarter business results. “I founded Cronos because of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and shape an industry that has the potential ...
MariMed Reports First Quarter 2022 Earnings
NORWOOD, Mass. - MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. “I am very pleased with our ...
