Legal Affairs
NORML Calls for MORE Act Support to Transform Federal Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES – On August 29, a group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068). The legislation seeks to remove (deschedule) Cannabis entirely from the Controlled Substances Act ...
SHF Holdings Introduces Banking Solution for Cannabis Businesses and Financial Institutions
DENVER – SHF Holdings, Inc. operating as Safe Harbor Financial, has launched a new Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program, designed to streamline financial services for banks and credit unions serving the regulated Cannabis industry. Announced ...
Canadian Legal Cannabis Industry Contributes $16 Billion to GDP in 2024, Report Reveals
TORONTO – A new report from Organigram Global Inc., in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, details the substantial economic role of Canada's legal Cannabis industry last year. The sector added more than $16 ...
Emerging Programs Aim to Democratize Cannabis Cultivation
LOS ANGELES- Governments, industry groups, and educational institutions are launching a wave of initiatives aimed at lowering barriers to entry in cannabis cultivation and production—efforts collectively referred to as “democratizing cannabis production.” These programs focus ...
Planet 13 Reports Shareholder Decisions at Annual Meeting
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. multi-state cannabis company headquartered in Las Vegas, disclosed the results of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 10, 2025. The meeting addressed key matters related to corporate ...
German Court Rules Prison Cells Qualify for Cannabis Possession Rules
LOS ANGELES- A Berlin appellate court (Kammergericht) has ruled that prisoners are legally permitted to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis in their cells for personal use, classifying prison quarters as the inmates’ “habitual residence.” ...
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Over Privacy Concerns
LOS ANGELES– Hawaii Governor Josh Green has vetoed House Bill 302 (HB 302), a measure aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, due to concerns over patient privacy provisions, his office confirmed on June 9, ...
NORML Calls for MORE Act Support to Transform Federal Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES – On August 29, a group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068). The legislation seeks to remove (deschedule) Cannabis entirely from the Controlled Substances Act ...
SHF Holdings Introduces Banking Solution for Cannabis Businesses and Financial Institutions
DENVER – SHF Holdings, Inc. operating as Safe Harbor Financial, has launched a new Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program, designed to streamline financial services for banks and credit unions serving the regulated Cannabis industry. Announced ...
Canadian Legal Cannabis Industry Contributes $16 Billion to GDP in 2024, Report Reveals
TORONTO – A new report from Organigram Global Inc., in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, details the substantial economic role of Canada's legal Cannabis industry last year. The sector added more than $16 ...
Curaleaf Announces Distribution Agreement with Alcohol Merchants Southern Glazers for Curaleaf’s Hemp Brands
WAKEFIELD, Mass.-- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), a leading international provider of consumer CBD and hemp products, today announced that it has signed a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & ...
Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Backs Cannabis Co. Pistil Data In $6.5M Seed Round
SAN FRANCISCO–Pistil Data, a cannabis market intelligence platform, announced today it has closed a $6.5M seed round led by Casa Verde, with participation from JW Partners and several Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs. Founded by executives from Google and Baker ...
Trulieve Reports Record Third Quarter 2021 Results
TALLAHASSEE– Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), a cannabis company in the United States, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Q3 2021 Financial and Operational Highlights Net revenue increased 64% ...
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace Unveils GOP Bill to Legalize Cannabis at Federal Level
WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced sweeping legislation Monday to decriminalize cannabis federally, offering Republicans a conservative approach to the legalization debate in America that proposes taxing cannabis and regulating the substance more like alcohol. ...
Alphagreen partnership with US brand Pet Releaf to launch CBD pet brand into Europe
LONDON - Alphagreen, the health and wellness e-commerce platform, announced another game-changing market first for Europe thanks to a new wholesaler partnership with an animal health brand - Pet Releaf. For the first time, consumers ...
NIHC Announces Effort to Strengthen Testing Standards, Labels for CBD
WASHINGTON - The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) announced today, at its 2021 Hemp Business Summit, plans to roll out a pilot program establishing standards for product testing protocols and laboratories. Participants in the program ...
Gage Announced Receipt of Final Court Approval for the Acquisition by TerrAscend
DETROIT and TORONTO - Gage Growth Corp. (CSE:GAGE) (OTCQX:GAEGF), a cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, announced that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has issued a final order approving the previously announced ...
The Valens Company Announced Next Step Towards Nasdaq Listing
KELOWNA, BC - (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced that as the next step in its Nasdaq listing process, it will be completing a three for one consolidation (the "Consolidation") of ...
BLESSWELL™ Extends Chicago-based Pop-Up Salon Throughout the Holidays
CHICAGO - The makers of BLESSWELL™ announced the relaunch of GROOMED x BLESSWELL™ Chicago Pop-Up Shop, resuming on November 17, 2021. In partnership with Endexx Corporation® (OTC: EDXC), the exclusive, first storefront of its kind ...
CBDistillery™ Announced New Sleep Results in Collaboration with the MoreBetter
DENVER- CBDistillery™, one of CBD brands in the nation, in partnership with MoreBetter (dba Releaf App™), the highest rated application for individuals to track and improve their use of cannabis and CBD, today announced the ...
Husband of Trulieve CEO Sentenced to Three Years In Prison for Corruption
MIAMI– TCNNF (OTC) TRUL (CSE) Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers's husband John Burnette, was convicted of bribery and handed a three year prison sentence and fined $1.25 million last week on public corruption charges according to ...
Pharmaceutical & Hemp Wellness Segments Of Cannabidiol Market Could See Growth Rates Through 2028
PALM BEACH, Fl.- Out of all cannabinoids, cannabidiol is used for therapeutic reasons due to the lack of psychoactive effects. In many medical applications, cannabidiol oil is used, such as anxiety and depression treatment, stress ...
Body and Mind Expands Branded Products to Ohio
LAS VEGAS and VANCOUVER, BC - Body and Mind Inc. (CSE: BAMM) (OTCQB: BMMJ) , a multi-state operator focused on limited license markets, is pleased to report Body and Mind branded products are available in ...
Humble & Fume Announced Completion of US$8 Million Private Placement to Advance Expansion into Cannabis Distribution in the United States
TORONTO - Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL), a North American distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories, announced that it has completed a US$8 million private placement from Green Acre Capital Distribution Corp. for 18,795,471 ...
Trulieve Reports Record Third Quarter 2021 Results and 15th Consecutive Profitable Quarter
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), a cannabis company in the United States, announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Q3 2021 Financial and Operational Highlights Net revenue ...
Kiaro Opens Latest Retail Location in Orleans, Ontario
VANCOUVER, BC - Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) a Canadian cannabis retailer and distributor, announced the opening of its latest retail location in Orleans, Ontario (Unit D002, 3838 Innes Road, Orleans, Ontario, K1W 0C8). The ...
Neptune Wellness Appoints Morry Brown as Vice President, Investor Relations
LAVAL, QC - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced it has appointed Morry Brown as Vice President, Investor Relations, ...
TerrAscend Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Gage
NEW YORK and TORONTO - TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a North American cannabis operator, announced that it has received the requisite minority shareholder approval at a special meeting, held November 11, 2021, for ...
Veterans Cannabis Coalition and DAV Ch.12 Partner with Haven to Provide Cannabis to Vets
LOS ANGELES - On Saturday, November 13th, Haven partnered with Disabled American Veterans Ch. 12, Veterans Cannabis Coalition, and LA NORML to kick off a Veterans Compassion Network at their San Bernardino location. They will ...
CommCan brings recreational cannabis to the historic town of Rehoboth
REHOBOTH, Mass. - The Commonwealth Cannabis Co. expanded its retail operations to Rehoboth, Massachusetts with the grand opening of its third dispensary on Saturday, November 6th. Store hours are 10:00AM to 8:00PM; seven days/week CommCan ...
Charlotte’s Web Announced First International Harvest with Patented Hemp Cultivars in Canada
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. , the market in full-spectrum hemp extract products has completed the harvest of its first ever international hemp crop, in Canada. In April of 2021 ...
Canntab Receives Medical Sales Licence from Health Canada
TORONTO - Canntab Therapeutics Limited (CSE: PILL.CN) (OTCQB: CTABF) (FRA: TBF1.F), announced that it has received its medical sales license from Health Canada for its Markham, Ontario facility, enabling the sale of all products directly ...
Malaysia To Allow Import And Use Of Cannabis For Medicinal Purposes
KUALA LUMPUR– Malaysia will allow the import and use of cannabis for medicinal purposes if the products comply with government regulations, Bloomberg reports, citing Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Medical cannabis for medical treatments will require ...
OPINION: A Broadside on the “Safe Harbor” Amendment by the Weed For Warriors Project
OPINION– (Editor- this is from Weed for Warriors, a 501 (c) 3 active in the promotion of medical cannabis use for U.S.A. military veterans). As it relates to the medical care of our Veterans, it ...
RESET Bioscience Debuts Bioavailable Wellness Shots
AUSTIN, Texas - RESET Bioscience, a wellness company that uses pharmaceutical grade ingredients and technologies, introduces Wellness Shots to their portfolio. Developed by leading Ph.D. scientists, RESET Wellness Shots are the world's first lipid-encapsulated, ingestible ...
