Legal Affairs
London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from the London Drugs Commission (LDC) to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis for personal use. The LDC, established by Khan in 2022 ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Minnesota Opens Application Window for Cannabis Business Licenses
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has commenced accepting applications for various cannabis business licenses as of February 18, 2025. This marks a significant step toward establishing the state's legal cannabis market. ...
Switzerland Advances Plan to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Under Government Regulation
LOS ANGELES- Switzerland is progressing toward the legalization of recreational cannabis through a framework emphasizing strict government oversight. On February 14, 2025, the National Council's Social Security and Public Health Committee (CSSS-N) approved a preliminary ...
What You Need to Know About Risk Management and Insurance in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES—Every CFO needs to know that the cannabis industry is fraught with unique risks that require specialized risk management strategies and comprehensive insurance coverage. As companies navigate this complex landscape, understanding these risks and ...
New Lawsuit Accuses CCELL of Price-Fixing & Monopoly Tactics
LOS ANGELES — February 14, 2025 A class action lawsuit has been filed against Smoore, the parent company of CCELL, and its U.S. distributors, accusing them of engaging in illegal price-fixing and monopolistic practices that ...
London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from the London Drugs Commission (LDC) to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis for personal use. The LDC, established by Khan in 2022 ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Bioharvest Sciences INC. Delivers a Milestone in the Scale-up Process of Its Cannabis Development Program
VANCOUVER, BC and REHOVOT, Israel, -- BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) announced that it has successfully scaled its Cannabis cells with trichomes production by a factor of 250x and it is now growing Cannabis in ...
GenCanna Acquires London-Based CBD Provider, CBD Capital
WINCHESTER, Ky. -- GenCanna, announced that it has acquired CBD Capital Ltd, provider of CBD distillate, isolate, and water-soluble bulk ingredients as well as white and private label services to the United Kingdom, the European ...
The Good Shroom Co’s Velada Cannabis Brand To be Listed for Sale in Ontario
MONTREAL - The Good Shroom Co Inc. (TSXV: MUSH), announced that its wholly owned subsidiary and licensed cannabis processor (operating as Seul CBD) has been approved for general listing of its Velada brand cannabis products ...
France Medical Cannabis Patient Program Gets Underway
EDMONTON, AB– Aurora Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, and Ethypharm, have successfully delivered their initial shipment of cannabis to the ...
Greenlane Shareholders Vote to Approve Merger with KushCo
BOCA RATON–Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN), a global house of brands and one of the largest sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today announced that its stockholders have approved the ...
Wild Hempettes Successfully Defends Rights of Adult Texans to Enjoy Texas Smokable Hemp Products
DALLAS -- Wild Hempettes LLC, the Dallas based manufacturer of Wild Hemp Hempettes branded smokes, is pleased to announce that its efforts as lead plaintiff in Crown Distributing LLC, et al. v. Texas Department of State Health Services, et ...
Red Light Holland Successfully Completes Canada’s Largest Legal Sale and Import of Psilocybe Truffles into Canada
TORONTO- Red Light Holland Corp. (CSE: TRIP) (FSE: 4YX) (OTC Pink: TRUFF), an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth and sale of a premium brand of magic truffles, is pleased to announce that it ...
Advanced Extraction Systems completes commissioning of euGMP CO2 extraction System project at Pharmarolly LLC
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE and SKOPJE, North Macedonia - Advanced Extraction Systems Inc, and Pharmarolly Holdings B.V. announced the completion of a sales agreement and the commissioning of an AESI CO2 extraction system to produce high quality ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Subsidiary Resurgent Biosciences Receives Patent for Cannabis-Based Moist Snuff Products
MINNEAPOLIS -- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for its subsidiary ...
Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. Announces Planned Divestiture of Florida License
PHOENIX -- Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF), a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest its Medical Marijuana ...
The Valens Company Announces the Acquisition of Verse Cannabis and Creates Top Tier Canadian Licensed Producer
KELOWNA, BC,- The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF) a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced that it has completed a transaction to acquire Verse Cannabis including all of the Verse intellectual property. This acquisition, ...
Peak Partners With Boston Beer Company
TECUMSEH, ON - Peak Processing Solutions, a subsidiary of Althea Group Holdings Limited (ASX: AGH), is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of cannabis infused edible, topical, and concentrate products announced that the Company has entered ...
Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation Hires Sarah A. Chase as New Executive Director
WASHINGTON, -- Sheri Orlowitz, Founder and President of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR), announced the appointment of Sarah A. Chase as the organization's first Executive Director. A lifelong champion for mission-driven and social ...
The Valens Company to Acquire Leading, Premium Craft Licensed Producer, Citizen Stash Cannabis Corp.
KELOWNA, and VANCOUVER, BC, - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF) and Citizen Stash Cannabis Corp. (formerly Experion Holdings Ltd) (TSXV: CSC) (OTCQB: EXPFF) (FRANKFURT: MB31) announced they have entered into an arrangement ...
Canonic Announces Pre-Launch of its First Generation Medical Cannabis Products in Israel
REHOVOT, Israel -- Canonic Ltd. announced today the pre-launch of its first-generation medical cannabis inflorescence products. Canonic's first product line, G-nnovation, is based on cannabis varieties that were selected and developed to express high levels of ...
Passion For the Plant: A Tribute to Frenchy Cannoli
Legendary hash maker and cannabis icon Frenchy Cannoli had a larger-than-life spirit, one that was taken away from this world too soon. The beloved educator, craftsman, and father passed away on July 18th due to ...
What’s Next for Drug Policy Reform and Psychedelics in Colorado?
LOS ANGELES– With an eye towards the 2022 General Elections, the Psychedelic Club of Denver recently hosted a panel of drug policy experts and psychedelic advocates to discuss “Exploring Ways to End the Drug War.” The ...
Understanding the Shifting Trends of State and Federal CBD Laws and Regulations
LOS ANGELES–A recent projection by Graphical Research found the North American cannabidiol market is expected to surpass $61.2 billion in size by 2027. With a growing market and hands-off approach by the Federal Food and Drug Administration, ...
Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members
VANCOUVER, BC. - Hollister Biosciences Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Mr. Kevin Harrington and Mr. Jakob Ripshtein. Mr. Kevin Harrington is a veteran CEO, bestselling author and platform-building ...
Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Raises $3 Million
MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. is pleased to announce it has raised $3 million in capital via a Securities Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, LTD. Kona Gold Beverage will use the proceeds from the capital ...
Harborside Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc., reported today its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021. The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for Q2 2021 and corresponding management's discussion and analysis are available ...
The Rise Of Debt Financing In The U.S. Cannabis Markets
EDITOR: We invited Judson Hill, VP of Business Development for Bespoke Financial Inc. to comment on his area of the industry. Since 2018, Bespoke Financial have been in operation supporting cannabis business financing. They were ...
High Hemp Expands Portfolio with Launch of CBD Gummies, Tinctures and Natural Paper Cones
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- High Hemp, organic hemp wraps who are positioned as containing no traces of nicotine, tobacco, or toxic additives, announced the launch of three innovative products, including CBD Gummies, Natural Paper Cones ...
Fiore Cannabis Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Kelowna, British Columbia and Las Vegas, Nevada-- Fiore Cannabis Ltd. (CSE: FIOR) (OTCQX: FIORF) , a licensed multi-state cannabis cultivator, producer and retailer, today announced its second quarter 2021 financial results, which support the Company's ...
Grenco Science Announces the Launch of the G Pen Micro+
LOS ANGELES-- Grenco Science a cannabis vaporization technology company, today announces the launch of the G Pen Micro+, a smart-chip enabled vaporizer engineered to heat any concentrates to a custom level for the on-the-go ...
