Legal Affairs
Trulieve Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Performance
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a multi-state cannabis operator, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024, showcasing notable growth and operational efficiency. Financial Highlights Revenue: The ...
Solvonis Therapeutics to Acquire Awakn Life Sciences in Strategic Biotech Merger
LOS ANGELES- Solvonis Therapeutics PLC, a UK-based biotechnology firm specializing in treatments for mental health and substance use disorders, has entered into an agreement to acquire Awakn Life Sciences Corp., a Toronto-based company developing therapeutics ...
Compass Pathways Projects FY2025 Net Cash Use of $120M-$145M
LOS ANGELES- Compass Pathways plc a mental health care company specializing in psilocybin therapy, has announced an expected net cash utilization of $120 million to $145 million for the fiscal year 2025. As of February ...
Cannara Biotech Reports Record Growth in Fiscal 2024
LOS ANGELES- Montreal-based Cannara Biotech Inc a vertically integrated cannabis producer, announced record-breaking financial results for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. The company reported total annual revenues of $82.2 million, a 43% increase ...
Texas Attorney General Challenges Dallas Cannabis Decriminalization Measure
LOS ANGELES- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas following the adoption of Proposition R, a voter-approved measure aimed at decriminalizing the possession of up to four ounces ...
Tennessee Lawmakers Implement Hemp Product Ban
LOS ANGELES- In November 2024, numerous licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Los Angeles area received notices from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) indicating a shift in their tax payment schedules from ...
Senate Farm Bill Draft Proposes Redefinition of Hemp
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has released a draft of the 2024 Farm Bill, introducing significant changes to the federal definition of hemp. The proposed legislation aims to address concerns over intoxicating hemp-derived ...
Trulieve Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Performance
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a multi-state cannabis operator, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024, showcasing notable growth and operational efficiency. Financial Highlights Revenue: The ...
Solvonis Therapeutics to Acquire Awakn Life Sciences in Strategic Biotech Merger
LOS ANGELES- Solvonis Therapeutics PLC, a UK-based biotechnology firm specializing in treatments for mental health and substance use disorders, has entered into an agreement to acquire Awakn Life Sciences Corp., a Toronto-based company developing therapeutics ...
Compass Pathways Projects FY2025 Net Cash Use of $120M-$145M
LOS ANGELES- Compass Pathways plc a mental health care company specializing in psilocybin therapy, has announced an expected net cash utilization of $120 million to $145 million for the fiscal year 2025. As of February ...
Fire & Flower Announces 2020 Fiscal and Fourth Quarter Financial Results
TORONTO–Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF), today announced its financial and operational results for the fiscal year and quarter ended January 30, 2021. Financial and Operational Highlights for the 2020 Fiscal Year ...
Canadian Group Valens Enters US Market with Acquisition of Green Roads CBD Company
KELOWNA, BC,–The Valens Company (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Green Roads ...
Psychedelics Company Atai Life Sciences Files For Nasdaq Listing
NEW YORK– Atai Life Sciences are priming to become the second psychedelics company to list on a major U.S. exchange, following COMPASS Pathways (to which Atai is connected). The German headquartered biotech firm filed Tuesday ...
Numinus Announces Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Psilocybin Mushroom Extraction
VANCOUVER, BC–Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSXV: NUMI), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, announced today that it has formed a partnership with KGK Science, a leading contract research organization ...
Würk Raises $3.5m in Series AA funding
DENVER– WÜRK, a Human Capital Management company for the cannabis industry, announced the close of its oversubscribed $3.5 million Series AA round of financing, by existing investors. The round was led by Wurk Investment Partnership ...
Harborside Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results
OAKLAND–Harborside (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2020. Management Commentary "2020 marked a turning point year ...
Mindset Pharma Presenting at H.C. Wainwright “Psychedelics in Psychiatry and Beyond” Virtual Conference
TORONTO– Mindset Pharma Inc. (CSE: MSET) (FSE: 9DF) (OTCQB: MSSTF) announced that it has been invited to present at the H.C. Wainwright "Psychedelics In Psychiatry and Beyond" Virtual Conference being held on June 17, 2021. James ...
More Proposed Acquisitions In Cannabis Decided By Shareholder Votes
VANCOUVER, B.C.,– Aphria Inc (NASDAQ: APHA) (TSX: APHA) has seen its shareholders approve the proposed merger with that of Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY). Following the approval, Tilray is now one step closer to acquiring all the outstanding shares of ...
Broken Coast Enters Concentrates Adding Wax to its Product Offerings
LEAMINGTON, ON–Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) and (NASDAQ: APHA), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, today announced that Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. is entering the concentrates category with the addition of Wax to its premium product ...
Cannabics Pharma Launches Program Developing Melanoma Treatment Drug Candidate for FDA Approval
TEL AVIV–Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX), a developer of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, announced today the launching of a new research program for the development of a Melanoma antitumor targeting medicine. The announcement comes amidst ...
Montana Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes Senate
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana State Senate passed a bill to implement a recreational cannabis program in the state. The bill passed the Senate with a 34-16 vote, this past Friday, 23rd of April. It ...
Quick Guide: What is THC Distillate?
OAKLAND – The world of edible cannabis has changed dramatically since the swinging 1960s when pot brownies first hit the scene. Long gone are the days when some ground-up stems and shake were tossed into ...
Quick Guide: Using A Bong To Enjoy Cannabis
OAKLAND –It seems like there are over a million and one ways to consume cannabis nowadays. From dainty dabs to delicious dried fruit edibles, dosing THC, CBD, or one of the other lesser-known cannabinoids is ...
Harborside Fails In Long-Shot Legal Bid To Overturn Unfair Industry Tax Burden
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. appeals court has rejected the dispensary and branded cannabis products chain, Harborside, in their bid to overturn Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of ...
CBD Drinks Brands CENTR Signs Distribution Agreement With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
VANCOUVER, B.C.– CENTR Brands Corp. (CSE: CNTR) (FSE: 303) (OTCQB: CNTRF) today announced a U.S. distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Southern Glazers are a leading global alcoholic beverages distributors. Under the agreement, ...
Sundial Increases Commitment to SunStream
CALGARY–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) announced that it has increased its commitment to SunStream Bancorp Inc. to $188 million from its previously announced commitment of $100 million. SunStream is a joint venture between Sundial and ...
Legendary Hashmaker Nikka T Drops New Collab With Doc Green’s
BERKELEY, Calif., – Doc Green’s, the Berkeley, California-based maker of craft solventless cannabis concentrates and infused pre-rolls, has always put the community first. From their rich history as topical makers and proponents of patients’ rights ...
Cannabis Funding Around the World: A Focus on Germany
HCN Investigates – Germany is one of the wealthiest European nations. It also has some of the world’s most progressive politics, making Deutschland a perfect fit for the global cannabis industry. In the first two ...
Inner Spirit Holdings Announces Launch of Trading on U.S. OTCQB Venture Market
CALGARY–Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd. (CSE: ISH) (OTCQB: INSHF), a Canadian company that has established a national network of Spiritleaf retail cannabis stores, today announced it will commence trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, a U.S. ...
Psychedelic Experience Launches New Website To Help Navigate The World of Psychedelics
NEW YORK– Psychedelic Experience will be launching a new website to help aspiring and experienced psychonauts traverse the ever-changing landscape of psychedelics. Inspired by the psychedelic renaissance and the rapid developments in legalization around the world, ...
420 Cannabis Hoilday Retail Traffic Up 10% in 2021
DENVER –Cannabis retail traffic was up 9.5%, and sales rebounded 8.4% year-over-year on 4/20, according to Cova Software. While major outages plagued several big POS systems, Cova reported its 4th straight year of perfect uptime ...
Dragonfly Biosciences Launches Global Outreach Into Australia
LONDON– Dragonfly Biosciences UK makers of a leading seed to shelf range of CBD oils and skincare products has formed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Health House International Australia, enabling the sale of Dragonfly CBD ...
Psilocybin As Effective As Antidepressants, According To Study
OAKLAND – Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms, has long been celebrated for its potential to be used as an alternative to powerful pharmaceutical drugs in the treatment of mental health conditions, and new ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Brett Puffenbarger: Cannabis Industry Personalities
BRETT PUFFENBARGER is a multi-talented cannabis and hemp professional experienced across a broad range of categories of the "green rush." He’s co-founder CEO of consulting firm Good Highdeas which is focused on due diligence and ...
