Legal Affairs
Starmer Rules Out Cannabis Legalization in UK
LIVERPOOL – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear during a question-and-answer session with high school students this week that his government has no plans to legalize Cannabis, a position that stands in contrast to ...
Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit Returns to I-X Center October 3-4, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – September 16, 2025 — The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit (OCHBS), founded by entrepreneur and community leader Lenny Berry, returns this fall with its biggest gathering yet. Some of the organizers of ...
Cannabis Stocks Surge After Trump Champions CBD for Seniors — But Is It Another False Dawn?
LOS ANGELES- Cannabis and hemp company shares surged Monday after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential game changer for senior healthcare. His remarks, shared on Truth Social, called for CBD to ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
Clampdown on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Raises Questions on Effectiveness
LOS ANGELES- Health regulators in Australia recently issued reinforced guidance aimed at improving prescribing standards for medicinal cannabis, reflecting growing concerns over patient safety and industry conduct. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along ...
The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), once hailed as the architect of federal hemp legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill, is now backing efforts that could dismantle the very market he helped create. Industry insiders say ...
Canadian Court Sides with Psychedelic Therapy Advocates in Psilocybin Exemption Case
LOS ANGELES- A Canadian federal court has ordered Health Canada to revisit its denial of psilocybin exemptions for health-care professionals, marking a significant development in the country’s evolving drug policy landscape. The ruling stems from ...
Starmer Rules Out Cannabis Legalization in UK
LIVERPOOL – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear during a question-and-answer session with high school students this week that his government has no plans to legalize Cannabis, a position that stands in contrast to ...
Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit Returns to I-X Center October 3-4, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – September 16, 2025 — The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit (OCHBS), founded by entrepreneur and community leader Lenny Berry, returns this fall with its biggest gathering yet. Some of the organizers of ...
Cannabis Stocks Surge After Trump Champions CBD for Seniors — But Is It Another False Dawn?
LOS ANGELES- Cannabis and hemp company shares surged Monday after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential game changer for senior healthcare. His remarks, shared on Truth Social, called for CBD to ...
The Flowr Corporation Announces First Successful High THC Medical Cannabis Harvest in Portugal
TORONTO - The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR, OTC: FWPF) to provide an operational update at its facilities located in Portugal owned and operated by Flowr’s subsidiary, Holigen Holdings Limited. “We still firmly believe that Holigen’s ...
Rose LifeScience introduces new line of accessible cannabis products under “Promenade” brand
HUNTINGDON, QC - Major Québec cannabis producer, distributer, and marketer ROSE LifeScience Inc. announced today the rollout of its newest brand, Promenade. The Promenade line will be commercialized through the Société Québécoise de Cannabis (SQDC). ...
Unrivaled Brands Closes Sale of Dyer Property for $13.4 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) announced the successful closing of the sale of the Company’s non-operating real property and building located on Dyer Road in Santa Ana, CA for $13.4 million. ...
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Promotes Chief Financial and Information Officer Todd Morrow to Company President
SAN DIEGO - Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), announced today that the Company’s Chief Financial and Information Officer, Todd Morrow, has been promoted and will now serve as the Company’s President. Prior to joining the ...
Slumber Sleep Aid Releases Full Spectrum CBD/CBN Gummies
DENVER - Slumber Sleep Aid™ is excited to announce the release of their new full spectrum CBD Sleep Gummies with CBN for sleep issues, joint pain and inflammation. The raspberry-flavored dual action gummies are blended ...
The Valens Company Begins Manufacturing Cannabis-Infused Beverages
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced the successful commissioning and completion of first shipments from Pommies (otherwise known as Southern Cliff Brands) located in ...
Minority Cannabis Business Association to Unveil National Cannabis Equity Report and Digital Research Map
WASHINGTON - On February 10th, 2022, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) will take the first step on a journey to usher in a new era of social equity with the release of the National ...
Neptune Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
LAVAL, QC,- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced its financial and operating results for ...
SCHWAZZE CLOSES ACQUISITION OF EMERALD FIELDS
DENVER–Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced today that it has closed the transaction to acquire MCG, LLC . Emerald Fields is the owner and operator of two retail cannabis dispensaries, located in Manitou Springs and Glendale, Colorado. This successful acquisition is part of the ...
Leaf Trade Announces National Partnership with Curaleaf
CHICAGO -- Leaf Trade, Inc. a wholesale cannabis marketplace that services cannabis sellers, brands, distributors and retailers in 25 markets, today announced a national partnership with Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a leading ...
Aurora Cannabis Announces Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results
EDMONTON, AB- Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), today announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter fiscal 2022 ended December 31, 2021. "During the second quarter, we improved our Adjusted EBITDA ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Closing of First Tranche of Pelorus Debt Financing
OAKLAND– Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced US$77.3 million debt financing with Pelorus Equity Group and to ...
Village Farms International Appoints Ann Gillin Lefever as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs
VANCOUVER, BC - Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) announced the appointment of Ann Gillin Lefever to the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Bud Room, Securing Ownership of Fastendr™ Retail Kiosk and Smart Locker Technology
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announce that further to its press release dated January 5, 2022, ...
Thailand Becomes First Asian Country To Decriminalize Cannabis
BANGKOK—Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of cannabis, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use. Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the ...
Survey Reveals Security, Account Shutdowns Among Top Concerns of Cannabis Operators
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Dama Financial, the nation's largest provider of access to banking and payment solutions for the cannabis industry, recently conducted a survey of operators across all cannabis-legal states regarding their concerns ...
New York Office of Cannabis Management Cracks Down On Businesses ‘Gifting’ Cannabis
NEW YORK–The head of New York state’s Cannabis Control Board has declared that businesses that are giving away cannabis as a promotion with the purchase of an overpriced T-shirt, lighter or other item are breaking ...
Mydecine’s Exclusive Dealer Identified as Licensed Psilocybin and MDMA Supplier in Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) (“Mydecine” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health and ...
HEXO Provides Update on “The Path Forward”; Identifies $15 Million in Cost Savings
GATINEAU, Quebec–HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO), a producer of cannabis products, today provided an update on its previously announced strategic plan, "The Path Forward", designed to solidify HEXO’s position as the number one cannabis ...
Unrivaled Brands Expands Product Offering Through Distribution Agreement with POTTERS Cannabis Co.
SANTA ANA -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) today announced a distribution agreement with POTTERS Cannabis Co., a legacy California cannabis vape cartridge brand. The Agreement will bring Potters’ diverse lineup of products into Unrivaled’s California ...
Gage Growth Corp. Launches Pure Beauty Products in Michigan Stores
DETROIT–Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE) (OTCQX: GAEGF), a premium cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, announced that the Company will launch products from Pure Beauty, starting Friday, February 11th. Gage previously announced an exclusive five-year ...
Two More Studies Link Cannabis Use to Greater Levels of Exercise
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom–In two representative studies published last year, an association was observed that cannabis users have greater levels of physical activity compared to those who did not use cannabis. Authors of the first study, published ...
Vilsack Calls Out Hemp During Announcement of USDA’s $1 Billion Climate Investment
JEFFERSON CITY U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (featured picture) paid a visit to Lincoln University on Monday and announced that the USDA will invest $1 billion in climate-smart commodities and provide funding for pilot projects. ...
Apex Files Phase 2a Clinical Trial Application with Health Canada Announces Series A Financing
VANCOUVER, B.C.,–Apex Labs is also announce the filing of a phase 2a Clinical Trial Application with Health Canada on February 3rd, 2022. This CTA is for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study to evaluate the ...
Fyllo Unveils Jurisdiction Dashboard to Accelerate Regulatory Research
NEW YORK-- Fyllo, a leader in compliance-first SaaS solutions for highly regulated, high-growth industries, announced the launch of Jurisdiction Dashboard, a new feature in the Fyllo Regulatory Database. The dashboard, which updates in real-time, provides ...
