Legal Affairs
Missouri’s Cannabis Industry Experiences Significant Growth
LOS ANGELES- Since legalizing recreational cannabis in 2022, Missouri has rapidly emerged as a prominent player in the cannabis market. The state now ranks as the seventh-largest in cannabis sales, surpassing states with larger populations ...
Silly Nice Collaborates with Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative to Promote Social Equity in New York’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand based in Harlem, has partnered with The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative (CJEI) to support communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis prohibition. This collaboration focuses ...
Vista Hosts San Diego County’s First Licensed Public Cannabis Festival
LOS ANGELES- The city of Vista has made history by hosting San Diego County's first licensed cannabis event on public property. The Farmer's Cup, held at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, marked a significant milestone in the ...
Week In Review: Rubicon Organics Finalizes Conditions for Hope Facility Acquisition; Cresco Labs Reschedules Q1 2025 Earnings; London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession; New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan; Texas Republicans Approve Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products; MariMed Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Canopy Growth Introduces Targeted Product Expansion for Canadian Market; U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Surpass $30 Billion in 2024
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week In Review: Boston Beer Company Expands Cannabis Beverage Portfolio; Cronos Group Reports First Quarter 2025; THC Design Repositions for National Expansion
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Missouri’s Cannabis Industry Experiences Significant Growth
LOS ANGELES- Since legalizing recreational cannabis in 2022, Missouri has rapidly emerged as a prominent player in the cannabis market. The state now ranks as the seventh-largest in cannabis sales, surpassing states with larger populations ...
Silly Nice Collaborates with Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative to Promote Social Equity in New York’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand based in Harlem, has partnered with The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative (CJEI) to support communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis prohibition. This collaboration focuses ...
Vista Hosts San Diego County’s First Licensed Public Cannabis Festival
LOS ANGELES- The city of Vista has made history by hosting San Diego County's first licensed cannabis event on public property. The Farmer's Cup, held at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, marked a significant milestone in the ...
Emerald Health Plans To Sell Closed Vancouver Cannabis Cultivation Facility
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. (CSE: EMH) (OTCQX: EMHTF) has retained BC Farm & Ranch Realty Corp., a real estate agent dedicated 100% to agricultural properties, to assist in the sale of its ...
Nextleaf Solutions Signs Agreement with BC Liquor Distribution for Sale of Brands
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF), an extraction company that owns one of the largest portfolios of U.S. patents for the extraction and distillation of cannabinoids, is pleased to announce that it has ...
Cosmic Releases Extract Line Dedicated to Last Prisoner Project
SANTA ROSA–Cosmic today announced a new line of concentrates branded to increase awareness for the Last Prisoner Project (LPP), a non-profit organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. This multi-entity collaboration will provide 10% of gross sales to ...
PharmaCielo Welcomes Colombian Government’s New Cannabis Decree
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., congratulates the Colombian Government and President Duque for ...
Kanabo Signs Agreement to Acquire Materia and Create Europe’s Largest Public Cannabis Company
LONDON–Kanabo Group Plc (LSE:KNB), the first medical cannabis company to IPO on London Stock Exchange, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Materia, a leading processor and distributor of medical cannabis and CBD wellness ...
Gage Growth Brings Iconic Cannabis Brand COOKIES to Canada
DETROIT–Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE), a leading high-quality cannabis brand and operator, today announced that it will bring the iconic cannabis brand COOKIES to Canada. COOKIES is one of the best-known cannabis brands in the world and ...
Turning Point Brands Invests $8 Million in Lifestyle Cannabis Brand Old Pal
LOUISVILLE, Ky.,–Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer products, including alternative smoking accessories and consumables with active ingredients, announced today that the Company has completed a $8 million strategic ...
Gage Growth Corp. and Pure Beauty Announce Exclusive Partnership
DETROIT–Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE), a premium cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, is pleased to announce that Gage and Pure Beauty have entered into an exclusive five-year partnership agreement to launch Pure Beauty's line ...
Demand for Delta-8 THC Gummies is Rising Says Exhale Wellness
LOS ANGELES–Exhale Wellness has made many people switch to Delta-8 THC as it continues to produce innovative products. With the rising demand for Delta-8 gummies, it is one of the few organizations that make all-natural Delta-8 ...
Schwazze Closes Acquisition of Southern Colorado Growers
DENVER– Schwazze, (OTCQX:SHWZ) , announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire the assets of Southern Colorado Growers in Huerfano County, Colorado; previously announced June 1, 2021. The acquisition includes 34 acres of land with outdoor ...
NuLeaf Naturals Launches New Multicannabinoid Formula
DENVER–On July 9, 2021, NuLeaf Naturals launched their new Multicannabinoid™ oil and softgels. NuLeaf Naturals Multicannabinoid™ is a comprehensive formula designed to elevate your health and wellbeing. They say their daily blend contains several key ...
GrowGeneration Acquires Mendocino Greenhouse & Garden Supply Expanding Footprint in California’s Emerald Triangle
DENVER–GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, a Northern California-based hydroponic garden center, located in Mendocino, California. Mendocino ...
Cannabis Concentrate Sales Rose 50% On 710 Cannabis Oil Day
DENVER–Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software, leading compliance technology provider, shows that concentrate sales were up 50% on Saturday, July 10th also known as "710 Day", as inverting the value 710 spells OIL, another word ...
Body and Mind Closes US$11 Million Debt Financing
VANCOUVER, BC–Body and Mind Inc. (CSE: BAMM) (OTCQB: BMMJ), a multi-state operator, is pleased to announce that it has closed a US$11.1 million debt financing with related entities to FocusGrowth Asset Management, LP. Under the ...
Master Hashish Maker Frenchy Cannoli Has Died
SAN FRANCISCO–Frenchy Cannoli, the legendary Californian-French Hashish Maker has died, according to a post on his company Instagram account. Frenchy was a California-based teacher, consultant, artisan, and activist dedicated to the production and appreciation of traditional ...
Audacious Acquires LOOS, a California Beverage & Edibles Company
LAS VEGAS– Australis Capital Inc., operating as Audacious (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF), today announced the Company has entered into a binding terms sheet to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gary Maverick ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Announces Preliminary Unaudited Second Quarter 2021 Revenue, Appoints Chief Growth Officer
TORONTO–The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified organically grown cannabis in Canada, today announced preliminary unaudited revenue for the second quarter of 2021, reflecting growth of ...
Harborside Announces Management Changes
OAKLAND–Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced that Peter Bilodeau has been asked to step down from his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, and Matt ...
The Parent Company Extends Cannabis Accessibility with Launch of Mobile Shopping App
SAN JOSE–TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a leading vertically-integrated cannabis company, announced the launch of an upgraded, shoppable app available through Apple's App Store, allowing California-based consumers to make cannabis purchases through the ...
Mera Acquires Greenleaf Productions Inc. And Receives Health Canada Standard Processing Licence
ST. THOMAS, ON– MERA announced that, effective July 7, 2021, it completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Greenleaf Productions Inc. under a share purchase agreement with the shareholders of ...
2 Chainz and GAS Cannabis Teams Up With Black-Owned Cannabis Direct to Consumer Technology Platform, CampNova
LOS ANGELES– GAS Cannabis by 2 Chainz, a Grammy Award Winning hip-hop artist, is teaming up with direct-to-consumer Black-owned cannabis lifestyle technology platform, CampNova. Through this exclusive partnership, with just a few clicks and a matter ...
HCN Investigates: Cannabis SPACs: What Are They? What Should You Know About Them?
LOS ANGELES– Cannabis companies have traditionally had trouble gaining funding via public offerings. With SPACs, entities in the cannabis and hemp sectors can be publicly traded in both American and Canadian markets. What are cannabis ...
Neptune Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 Results
LAVAL, QC– Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a health and wellness company focused on plant-based brands, today announced its financial and operating results for the three-month and twelve-month periods ending March 31, 2021. ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Jeffrey Batliner: Cannabis Industry Personalities
Jeffrey Batliner, Chief Financial Officer of Unrivaled Brands, Inc., joined the company in December of 2018 when he was hired as the Director of Financial Reporting, where his responsibilities focused on SEC Reporting as well ...
Florida Initiates Process for New Medical Cannabis Licenses
MIAMI–The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently announced it is kicking off rulemaking for two separate competitive medical cannabis treatment center (MMTC) license application processes. Key-Takeaways This announcement has been a long time coming, as ...
