Legal Affairs
Michigan Dispensary Agrees to $205K Settlement Over Withheld Tip Dispute
LOS ANGELES- A Michigan-based cannabis dispensary chain, Timber Cannabis, has agreed to pay $205,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by employees claiming management withheld customer tips. While the company did not admit to any wrongdoing, ...
GOP Panel Requests Review of Cannabis Rescheduling by Biden Administration
LOS ANGELES- A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is urging a formal investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of the federal cannabis rescheduling process. The request, made in a report accompanying the fiscal year 2026 funding bill ...
U.S. Whiskey Consumption Slows as Cannabis and Wellness Trends Gain Traction
LOS ANGELES- Brown‑Forman Corp., producer of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, cites three primary factors contributing to reduced whiskey consumption in the U.S.: increasing cannabis use, the popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications, and softer demand among ...
Innovative Cannabis-Derived Compound Offers Pain Relief Without Psychoactive Effects
LOS ANGELES- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University have developed a novel compound that replicates the pain-relieving properties of cannabis without inducing psychoactive side effects or addiction. ...
Minnesota Extends Cannabis Business Application Deadline Following System Outage
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has extended the deadline for cannabis business license applications after its online application system experienced an unexpected shutdown. System Outage Details On Friday, March 14, ...
Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Kiosk at Brookfield Square Mall Draws Mixed Reactions
LOS ANGELES- A kiosk at Brookfield Square Mall in Brookfield, Wisconsin, operated by Waukesha-based Ethereal Gold Dispensary, has garnered attention for selling cannabis and psychedelic mushroom products. The presence of this kiosk has sparked a ...
South Africa’s Department of Health Enacts Ban on Cannabis and Hemp Food Products
LOS ANGELES- The South African Department of Health has implemented new regulations prohibiting the production, sale, and importation of foodstuffs containing components derived from the Cannabis sativa L. plant, including hemp, hemp seed oil, and ...
Michigan Dispensary Agrees to $205K Settlement Over Withheld Tip Dispute
LOS ANGELES- A Michigan-based cannabis dispensary chain, Timber Cannabis, has agreed to pay $205,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by employees claiming management withheld customer tips. While the company did not admit to any wrongdoing, ...
GOP Panel Requests Review of Cannabis Rescheduling by Biden Administration
LOS ANGELES- A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is urging a formal investigation into the Biden administration’s handling of the federal cannabis rescheduling process. The request, made in a report accompanying the fiscal year 2026 funding bill ...
U.S. Whiskey Consumption Slows as Cannabis and Wellness Trends Gain Traction
LOS ANGELES- Brown‑Forman Corp., producer of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, cites three primary factors contributing to reduced whiskey consumption in the U.S.: increasing cannabis use, the popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications, and softer demand among ...
The Valens Company Enters Manufacturing Partnership with MTL Cannabis
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNS) (TSX: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced it has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Montreal Cannabis Médical Inc. to provide manufacturing and extraction services ...
AWH Completes the Acquisition of Ohio Cannabis Clinic and its Medical Cannabis Dispensary in the Greater Columbus Area
COSHOCTON, Ohio - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, announced the closing of the Company's definitive agreement to acquire Ohio Cannabis Clinic, LLC, d/b/a ...
Historic: Cannabis Cultivation Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract
ADELANTO, Calif. - Workers at Tikun, a cannabis cultivator in the City of Adelanto, voted unanimously on Tuesday to ratify a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 1932, making it the first unionized cannabis cultivation facility ...
Inaugural Black CannaConference & Expo a Huge Success, Returning to New Orleans in 2022
NEW ORLEANS–Black CannaBusiness Magazine, the premier publisher of B2B content for African Americans doing business in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce that after a successful inaugural gathering, Black CannaConference & Expo, the only ...
Planet 13 to Acquire Next Green Wave Holdings
LAS VEGAS, NV–Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE:PLTH)(OTCQX:PLNHF) and Next Green Wave Holdings Inc. (CSE:NGW)(OTCQX:NXGWF) announced that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement pursuant to which Planet 13 will acquire all of the issued ...
Wynk™ Launches THC & Seltzer in Maine
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Wynk™ THC & Seltzer is now available in Maine for "canna-curious" folks looking for the low-key, chill vibe that can be achieved with a microdosed 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD. In ...
Trulieve Expands Patient Access to Medical Cannabis with Eighth Tampa-area Dispensary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), a cannabis company in the United States, opens its eighth medical cannabis dispensary in the Tampa area. The Tampa-Fairgrounds Trulieve, located at 7702 E. Hillsborough ...
Sawatch Wellness Launches First CBD Kiosks in Atlanta
ATLANTA - Sawatch Wellness, an industry in the CBD kiosk market, announced it has launched its first kiosk in the Atlanta-metro area. These innovative new kiosks provide a wide range of premium, 100 percent natural ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Announces Appointment of Louis Sterling as Independent Board Member
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a trusted and sustainable global cannabis company is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Sterling to the Board of Directors, subject to ...
The Valens Company Announces Two Strategic Agreements with PMI Mexico
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (NASDAQ: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced two agreements with PMI Mexico, a subsidiary of Merger Group, one of the main drug suppliers of the ...
KEY Investment Partners Announces $30 Million Final Close of Cannabis-Focused Venture Fund
DENVER - KEY Investment Partners LLC announced the closing of its cannabis-focused venture fund with approximately $30 million in aggregate capital commitments. KEY Investment Partners provides strategic capital to high-growth companies that are well positioned ...
Chill Brands Group Partners with U.S. Major Arena Soccer League
GRAND JUNCTION - Chill Brands, the international consumer packaged goods company, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the U.S. Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), to offer the Company's CBD products to the ...
Glass House Brands Inc To Acquire Plus Products
LONG BEACH, Calif. and TORONTO - Glass House Brands Inc. (NEO: GLAS.A.U) (NEO: GLAS.WT.U) (OTCQX: GLASF) (OTCQX: GHBWF), announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Plus Products Inc. a ...
Adastra Holdings Receives Flower Sales License from Health Canada
LANGLEY, BC - Adastra Holdings Ltd. (CSE: XTRX) (FRA: D2EP) announced that Adastra Labs Inc. has received its flower sales license amendment from Health Canada effective December 17, 2021. The Flower Sales License will allow ...
Binske Unveils Cannabis-Infused Coffee Products
DENVER - Cannabis brand Binske, announced the next iteration of its premium cannabis products, now including Intelligentsia Coffee (Intelligentsia), as a key ingredient. Intelligentsia is specialty coffee brand. Binske's new coffee-infused chocolate bars will be ...
Glass Pharms agree funding for Carbon Negative medical cannabis cultivation facility
LONDON - Glass Pharms have agreed Heads of Terms with infrastructure investment fund to provide up to £22.5m in financing to build the first dedicated medical cannabis cultivation facility that will be carbon negative by ...
CCELL® Partners with Hhemp.co and Litty to Donate Vaporizers to Veterans Walk and Talk
SHENZHEN, China - CCELL®, technology brand with a focus on creating trendsetting vaping hardware products and advanced vaporizing technology, has announced that it is partnering with cannabidiol (CBD) producers Hhemp.co and Litty to donate vaporizers ...
Global Widget acquires Florida Hemp Food Establishment Permits
TAMPA, Fla. - Global Widget, CPG manufacturer of premium CBD and health and wellness products, has acquired its Hemp Food Establishment permit from the State of Florida for its new distribution facility at 4501 E. ...
Canntab Enters Into Strategic Partnership to Provide Alternatives to Opiates Through Levitee Clinics
TORONTO - Canntab Therapeutics Limited (CSE: PILL.CN) (OTCQB: CTABF) (FRA: TBF1.F), the innovator in cannabinoid and terpene blends in hard pill form for therapeutic applications, announce that it has entered into a service agreement with ...
The Valens Company Secures CAD$40 Million Term Loan
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announces that it has entered into a secured non-revolving term loan with 2361380 Ontario Limited , a private institutional ...
Materia Malta Begins First Sales of Medical Cannabis in Europe
LONDON, England - Materia today announced they have commenced sales of the first medical cannabis flower produced at its EU GMP certified manufacturing site. The inaugural product, named Carbasi Verde, was released with a potency ...
Luxury Brand Fumée Launches with Cannabis Pre-Rolls
SAN FRANCISCO - The California-based cannabis brand Fumée launched recently to offer customers pre-rolls that are filled entirely with cannabis flower. This is in contrast to many companies which also incorporate trim into their pre-rolls. ...
Bio Detection K9 Joins Forces With Green Stripe Naturals Ltd.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Bio Detection K9 (BDK9), a Priority One Canine Company (P1K9) and the global leader in canine COVID-19 detection, along with Green Stripe Naturals (GSN), one of the first movers in the global ...
HighBridge Premium Cannabis Partners With Great White Industries of Arizona
PHOENIX - HighBridge Premium Cannabis announced the recent signing of a Beverage Production Agreement with Great White Industries. Located in Phoenix, Great White is a company under the Arizona Cannabis Industry. "Using their unique proprietary ...
ACS Laboratory Named a Colorado State Certified Hemp Testing Laboratory
BOCA RATON, Fla. - ACS Laboratory, the largest state-of-the-art testing facility for cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern half of the U.S., is proud to announce that it has been approved as a Colorado ...
