Legal Affairs
Malaysia Weighs Cannabis Vaporizer Manufacturing for Export
LOS ANGELES— Malaysia’s Cabinet is set to decide whether to permit the manufacturing of cannabis vaporizer hardware for export, as Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed following a multi-agency review. The proposal centers ...
North Carolina Governor Establishes Cannabis Advisory Council Amid Unregulated THC Market
LOS ANGELES- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued an executive order forming a 24–30 member North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis to develop policy recommendations aimed at regulating cannabis products and formalizing legalization strategies, ...
Cannabis Stocks Decline as Federal Reform Stalls in U.S
LOS ANGELES- U.S. cannabis stocks have declined sharply as investor enthusiasm dampens amid continued delays in federal reform. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF dropped around 48% in 2024, with company shares like Curaleaf, Verano, ...
New Mexico Senate Committee Advances Medical Psilocybin Legislation
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Senate Bill 219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, which proposes the establishment of a regulated program for the therapeutic use of psilocybin. This approval ...
Idaho Legislature Advances Constitutional Amendment on Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would grant the legislature exclusive authority over the legalization of cannabis and other substances. This measure, known as House Joint ...
Analysis: Cannabis Capital on the Rise: A Resilient Industry Continues To Grow
NEW YORK–Despite persistent regulatory frustrations, wholesale price compression, slowing growth, and historically low stock prices, the cannabis capital markets are showing unexpected strength. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, global cannabis capital raises surged to $2.3 ...
California Seizes $534 Million in Illegal Cannabis in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, California enforcement officials seized illegal cannabis valued at approximately $534 million, underscoring the state's commitment to regulating its cannabis industry. Enforcement Actions and Seizures The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force ...
Malaysia Weighs Cannabis Vaporizer Manufacturing for Export
LOS ANGELES— Malaysia’s Cabinet is set to decide whether to permit the manufacturing of cannabis vaporizer hardware for export, as Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed following a multi-agency review. The proposal centers ...
North Carolina Governor Establishes Cannabis Advisory Council Amid Unregulated THC Market
LOS ANGELES- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued an executive order forming a 24–30 member North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis to develop policy recommendations aimed at regulating cannabis products and formalizing legalization strategies, ...
Cannabis Stocks Decline as Federal Reform Stalls in U.S
LOS ANGELES- U.S. cannabis stocks have declined sharply as investor enthusiasm dampens amid continued delays in federal reform. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF dropped around 48% in 2024, with company shares like Curaleaf, Verano, ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Announces Changes to Senior Sales Team Following Galaxie Acquisition
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a global cannabis company announced changes to its senior sales team to drive forward sales strategies and accelerate the launch of the Company's ...
Cansortium Announces Exercise of Equity Cure Right
MIAMI - Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQX: CNTMF), a cannabis company operating under the Fluent™ brand, today provided notice that it has exercised its first equity cure right under its previously announced $71 Million Credit ...
ALM Announces New Course on Managing the Risks of Cannabis-Related Businesses
NEW YORK - The National Underwriter Company, an ALM business, is launching the second course in the multi-course Cannabis Insurance Coverage Specialist (CICS) designation, Managing the Risks of Cannabis-Related Businesses. "We know that there are ...
Botanacor Receives PH&S’ and ASTM’s “CANNQ/HEMPQ Program Certification”
DENVER - The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) and ASTM International, a global standards organization, have awarded Colorado-based Botanacor Laboratories with ASTM's CANNQ/HEMPQ Program Certification. Botanacor leads the hemp industry in consistent ...
Ketamine and 2 Pounds of Psilocybin Seized by Police in Fortuna; One Arrested
LOS ANGELES- (Editor) This is a press release from the Fortuna Police Department. On Wednesday, December 8th 2021, at about 3 PM, a narcotic search warrant was served in the 2600 block of Kenmar Road, ...
Dispensary founded to build wealth for 21 entrepreneurs from South LA
LOS ANGELES - Dispensary concept Sixty Four & Hope today announced the opening of its second of 21 locations owned by social equity cannabis licensees from South Los Angeles. The wellness-focused, culture-rich cannabis store named ...
Select Revolutionizes the Edible Experience with Select X Bites
WAKEFIELD - Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today launched Select X Bites, one of the first edibles on the market designed to have a faster ...
The Valens Company to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Capital Market
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announceD that the Company's application to list its common shares on Nasdaq Capital Market has been approved. The Company's ...
Cannabis Lifestyle Brand LEUNE Cannabis Products are Available in Arizona, as Part of New State Expansion
LOS ANGELES - LEUNE, a cannabis lifestyle brand beloved by the modern-day, conscious Cannabis Consumer, announced a new expansion into Arizona today. Previously, LEUNE cannabis products had only been available in California. This rollout is ...
Enjoy Hemp Launches New Line of Gummies With Delta-9 THC
MIAMI - Enjoy Hemp, premium hemp-derived products designed for customers to "enjoy life" how they choose, has launched a line of Delta-9 THC gummies, available in four different effects: Boost, Chill, Euphoria and Zen. Consumers ...
Cannara Biotech Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results
MONTREAL - Cannara Biotech Inc. (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), a producer of premium-grade cannabis and derivative products with two mega cultivation facilities based in Québec spanning over 1,650,000 sq. ft., today announced its ...
Panaxia and Neuraxpharm – to sell medical cannabis extracts for vaporization in Europe
DÜSSELDORF, Germany and TEL AVIV, Israel - Panaxia Labs Israel Ltd. (TASE: PNAX), a global pharma company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced medical cannabis-based products in pharmaceutical quality, and Neuraxpharm, Europe's pharma company in ...
Cannformatics Announces Publication of Study Identifying Cannabis-Responsive™ Biomarkers in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
SAN FRANCISCO Study results indicate the potential of Cannabis-Responsive biomarkers as a powerful tool in quantifying, at the metabolic level, the benefits of successful medical cannabis treatment in children with ASD. Study results also show the potential ...
Delta Agriculture President Named Co-chair of NIHC Government Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON - Delta Agriculture president Graham Owens has been named co-chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC). Rick Fox, CEO and Founder of Meristem Farms, remains as ...
AlphaRoot Launches Management Liability Insurance Program Calibrated to the Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK - BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP), an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance solutions, announced the launch of the AlphaRoot management liability insurance program calibrated to the cannabis, hemp and CBD industries ...
New Study Explores Medical Cannabis Use Among Canadian Veterans
TORONTO - CannCorps, an ongoing study of cannabis use among Canadian Veterans, led by researchers at McGill University has revealed some important findings after less than one month. The online survey allows participants to anonymously ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Launches New Line of Cannabis Edibles
MINNEAPOLIS - Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP developer, announced the launch of HiColor™ gummies and availability in Maryland through the Company's wholesale and retail channels. ...
Pathway Health Corp. Announces Collaboration Agreement with Metro Ontario Pharmacies Limited
TORONTO - Pathway Health, Corp. (TSXV: PHC) announced that it has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Metro Ontario Pharmacies Limited, a subsidiary of Metro Inc. (TSX: MRU), pertaining to the implementation of Pathway's Medical Cannabis ...
GemmaCert Strengthens IP with New US Patent for Cannabis Testing
TEL AVIV, Israel - GemmaCert Ltd. announced the expansion of its patent portfolio, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to innovation of the cannabis testing industry. Earlier it received a notice of allowance by the United States ...
Boston Hemp Explains HHC And Its Effects
BOSTON - HHC is the new wave of hemp derived cannabinoids of the nation. Local health and wellness shops, smoke shops, and convenient stores are starting to stock up as online shops like Boston Hemp ...
UCASU announces LOI to acquire $2.2 mllion Cannabis Property in Oklahoma
ATLANTA - UC Asset LP (OTCQX: UCASU) announced the firm has signed LOI with an Oklahoma cannabis property owner and licensed medical marijuana grower, to acquire its property, including all on-ground structures, for a consideration ...
PBG BioPharma Labs Receive ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
LEDUC, AB - PBG BioPharma Inc., (PBG), a Phytochemical Biopharmaceutical Group company, announced that it has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation issued by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation (CALA) for the testing of cannabis and ...
Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (NORML) Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced legislation to incentivize state and local governments to expunge the criminal records of tens of millions of Americans who have previously been ...
United States Hemp Building Foundation Brings the Future of Construction to Alabama
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As the world focus falls on COP26 and the urgent need to take drastic action to decrease our collective carbon footprint, the hemp building industry is poised to take a role. The ...
Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Launching New Sparkling Lemonade in Q1 of 2022
MELBOURNE, FL - Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. (OTCQB: KGKG), a holding company focused on product development in the better-for-you and hemp and CBD functional beverage sector, announced it has developed and will be launching a ...
