Legal Affairs
EU Releases Cannapol Toolkit to Aid Member States in Crafting Adult-Use Cannabis Rules
BRUSSELS – The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) unveiled the Cannapol toolkit, a set of resources intended to help national governments build regulated markets for recreational Cannabis. Developed over months of consultation with experts and ...
Trump’s CBD Endorsement for Medicare Sparks Rally in Cannabis Equities
LOS ANGELES – Shares in Cannabis companies climbed more than 20% on Monday, propelled by President Donald Trump's weekend social media post backing the inclusion of cannabidiol in Medicare coverage for older Americans. The AdvisorShares ...
Michigan House Approves 24% Tax on Wholesale Cannabis Sales for Road Repairs
LANSING – In a swift move to head off a potential state government shutdown, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation imposing a 24% excise tax on wholesale Cannabis transactions, directing the proceeds toward long-overdue ...
Aegis Capital Maintains Buy Rating on atai Life Sciences with $8 Target
LOS ANGELES- Aegis Capital has reaffirmed its Buy rating on atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI), maintaining a price target of $8 following the release of positive Phase 2b results for BPL-003, the company’s investigational ...
ICE Raids California Cannabis Farms as Budget Swells and Allegations Mount
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — In a sweeping operation that has stirred legal, political, and cultural tensions across California, federal immigration authorities executed high-profile raids on two cannabis farms operated by Glass House Brands, one of the ...
Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit the use, cultivation or sale of cannabis under regulated conditions, driven by evolving public policy and emerging economic opportunity. Germany legalized limited recreational use on ...
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a lawsuit arguing that the state’s lottery system for awarding medical cannabis licenses is unconstitutional and unfairly structured. The suit, filed on June 27 in Jefferson ...
EU Releases Cannapol Toolkit to Aid Member States in Crafting Adult-Use Cannabis Rules
BRUSSELS – The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) unveiled the Cannapol toolkit, a set of resources intended to help national governments build regulated markets for recreational Cannabis. Developed over months of consultation with experts and ...
Trump’s CBD Endorsement for Medicare Sparks Rally in Cannabis Equities
LOS ANGELES – Shares in Cannabis companies climbed more than 20% on Monday, propelled by President Donald Trump's weekend social media post backing the inclusion of cannabidiol in Medicare coverage for older Americans. The AdvisorShares ...
Michigan House Approves 24% Tax on Wholesale Cannabis Sales for Road Repairs
LANSING – In a swift move to head off a potential state government shutdown, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation imposing a 24% excise tax on wholesale Cannabis transactions, directing the proceeds toward long-overdue ...
17 Organizations Issue Joint Open Letter to State Agriculture Leaders
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - On February 9, 2022, 17 industry and regulatory organizations issued a joint open letter to state agriculture leadership, calling on them to support greater education and scientific research to ensure the safety ...
Schwazze Closes $6.7 Million Acquisition of Colorado Cultivation Grower Brow 2, LLC
DENVER - Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire the assets of Brow 2, LLC, located in Denver, Colorado. The planned transaction includes a 37,000 square foot building and equipment ...
Cansativa Group Closes $15M Series B to Become the ‘Amazon’ of Cannabis for Europe
FRANKFURT, Germany - Cansativa Group today it has closed a $15M Series B investment. The funding round was led by Casa Verde with participation by Argonautic Ventures and Munich-based family office Alluti. This represents Casa ...
Cannabis Study Reveals Optimal Canopy Density for Highest Yield
PORTLAND, Ore. - Phylos® alongside its research and cultivation partner, Progressive Plant Research (PPR) have announced the results of their day-neutral cannabis density trial. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ...
Psyched Wellness Announces Key Findings from the 90-Day Oral Toxicity Study
TORONTO - Psyched Wellness Ltd. (CSE: PSYC) (OTCQB: PSYCF) (FSE: 5U9) a life sciences company focused on the production and distribution of artisanal functional and psychedelic mushrooms, is pleased to announce the key results from the ...
Item 9 Labs Corp. Announces First Quarter FY 2022 Financial Results
PHOENIX-- Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB)—a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products—today reported operating and financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company's first ...
Enveric Biosciences Announces Closing of $10 Million Public Offering
NAPLES, Fla. - Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a neuroscience company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health and oncology treatments, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 20,000,000 shares of its common ...
Microdose Psychedelic Insights Announces the Launch Of Microdose X – A Network of Locally Organized In-person Events
TORONTO - Microdose Psychedelic Insights, the leading guide to the business of psychedelics, is proud to announce the launch of Microdose X with the purpose of shifting the world's perception of psychedelic medicine, one city ...
Enveric Biosciences Announces Closing of $10 Million Public Offering
NAPLES, Fla.-- Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a neuroscience company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health and oncology treatments, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 20,000,000 shares of its common stock ...
Treez Continues Aggressive Growth Track with Announcement of Robust 2021 Results
SAN FRANCISCO -- Treez (www.treez.io), a private company and leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations in the cannabis market, today announced highlights of its 2021 results, reflecting aggressive revenue ...
Ayr Wellness Closes Acquisition of Levia Cannabis Infused Seltzer
MIAMI - Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that it has closed the acquisition of Cultivauna, LLC, the owner of Levia branded cannabis infused seltzers and water-soluble tinctures. ...
Aleafia Health Reports Q4 2021 Financial Results with $11.5 Million Revenue
TORONTO - Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH, OTCQX: ALEAF) report its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2021. The Company’s 2021 unaudited, consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis ...
Cann, Raises $27M Series a to Fuel International Expansion
LOS ANGELES - Cann, cannabis-infused beverage company, announced a $27M Series A funding round coming from fresh institutional capital, existing investors like Imaginary Ventures doubling down, and a roster of new celebrity investors including Nina ...
Charlotte’s Web Exploring New CBD Beverage
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., is exploring the entry into the CBD wellness beverage market with new CBD social elixirs currently under development with an expected launch date later in ...
YourWay Announces Multi-Year Exclusive Licensing Agreement With Airo
VANCOUVER, BC - YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE:YOUR) (OTC:YOURF) (FSE:HOB), a multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, announced it has entered into an exclusive multi-year ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Increased Interest in Haight-Ashbury Dispensary
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, today announces the acquisition of a further 29.9% interest in FGW Haight, Inc., a company that has the conditional ...
THCV Cannabis Seeds – Free Release to the Public
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, Calif.- Jade Nectar, a legacy cannabis wellness company, will be releasing THCV-rich cannabis seeds to the public at no cost. The 'FREE THE V' seeds will be given away through California cannabis ...
PharmaCielo Signs Sales Agreement with Greenstein to Supply THC Final Products through NOWEDA
TORONTO and RIONEGRO, Colombia - PharmaCielo Ltd. (TSXV: PCLO) (OTCQX: PCLOF), the Canadian parent of Colombia's premier cultivator and producer of medicinal-grade cannabis extracts, PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S.,announced that it had signed a sales agreement ...
Canbud Distribution Corp. Announces Intention to Stock Symbol to ”STPH”
TORONTO- Canbud Distribution Corp. (CSE: CBDX) (FSE: CDO) announced that it intends to change its name to "Steep Hill Inc." and its stock symbol to "STPH". The proposed Company name and stock symbol changes are ...
Survey Finds Cannabis Consumers Have Sex More Often
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Cannabis consumers ‘chews’ sex more frequently than non-users and believe using cannabis enhances their sex life, according to the results of a “sex + cannabis” survey commissioned by Betty's Eddies™ an all-natural cannabis edibles ...
Avicanna Enters into a Strategic Partnership with Tetra Bio-Pharma
TORONTO - Avicanna Inc. (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), an innovative, commercial-stage, and international biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, advancement, and commercialization of evidence-based, cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that it has ...
Clever Leaves Expands Relationship With Cannatrek in Australia With a Two-Year $3.6M Sales Agreement
BOCA RATON, Fla. and MELBOURNE, Australia - Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW), a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids today announced an expansion of its relationship with Australian medical cannabis company ...
AWH Announces Promotion of Frank Perullo to President
NEW YORK - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today announced that it has promoted the Company's Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Frank ...
Cronos Group Provides Bi-Weekly MCTO Status Update
TORONTO - Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) is providing a default status report in accordance with the alternative information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders. On November ...
Cannabis Sales Break Records Again in 2021 Reaching $2.2 Billion in Sales
DENVER–Cannabis sales broke another record last year, topping $2.22 billion in products sold, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. This eclipses 2020 sales that reached upwards of $2.1 billion, which set a previous record. ...
