Legal Affairs
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Maine Considers Stricter Medical Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Maine lawmakers are evaluating two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing safety standards within the state's medical cannabis program. The bills, LD 104 and LD 1847, seek to introduce mandatory testing for contaminants and ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
Senator Warren Seeks Clarification from RFK Jr. on Cannabis Legalization and Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has formally requested that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), clarify his stance on cannabis legalization and rescheduling. In a comprehensive ...
Virginia Officials Advocate for Automatic Sealing of Cannabis Possession Records
LOS ANGELES- Virginia state officials are advocating for legislative measures to automatically seal all criminal records related to simple cannabis possession without the necessity of court orders. The Virginia State Crime Commission (VSCC) has endorsed ...
Analysis: Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Industry: Current Growth and Future Projections
NEW YORK- The cannabis industry in Pennsylvania continues to evolve, with medical cannabis already generating over $1.5 billion in annual sales. Discussions about recreational legalization are intensifying, particularly as the state's budget deficit grows and ...
Arkansas Governor Proposes Funding Free School Meals with Medical Cannabis Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced plans to allocate tax revenue from medical cannabis sales to fund free school meals across the state. In her State of the State address, Governor Sanders ...
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Maine Considers Stricter Medical Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Maine lawmakers are evaluating two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing safety standards within the state's medical cannabis program. The bills, LD 104 and LD 1847, seek to introduce mandatory testing for contaminants and ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
Trulieve Acquire Harvest Health In All-Stock Cannabis Deal Valued At About $2.1 Billion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and PHOENIX–Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTC: TCNNF) and Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) announced they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement in which Trulieve will acquire all of the ...
BioHarvest Launches In USA via E-commerce Platform VINIA.com
VANCOUVER, B.C.–BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) announces that online sales of its flagship VINIA product in the United States will commence via its vinia.com website this month. This milestone represents a turning point for BioHarvest ...
Alphagreen European CBD Market Places Expands Wholesale Offering
LONDON– The CBD industry is here to stay and more and more retailers are starting to embrace what is likely to be the single biggest driver of the health and wellness market over the next ...
ASTM International Announces New Cannabis Standards, Launches Microsite
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.,–ASTM International's cannabis committee (D37) announced a slate of new standards to support cannabis vocations. ASTM also launched a new microsite that will serve as a central resource for all ASTM International cannabis ...
TerrAscend Opens Largest Apothecarium on the East Coast
NEW YORK and TORONTO–TerrAscend Corp. (CSE:TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced the grand opening of its second New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary. The 6,500 square foot dispensary, located at 1865 ...
Global Widget CBD Gummies Launch Line Of Immune Support Gummies
TAMPA–Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of CBD brands Hemp Bombs® and Nature's Script™, announced the launch of a health and wellness line of gummies called Defense Boost™ that uses natural ingredients such as elderberry and apple ...
Skittles Sues THC-Infused Zkittlez For Trademark Infringement
CHICAGO– Mars, the owner of Skittles candies, filed complaints against Terphogz, the maker of THC-infused candy Zkittlez, for trademark infringement. (Image: Skittles, Mars Wrigley Inc) One of the complaints filed in the U.S. District Court ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading CBD E-Commerce Retailer FABCBD
CALGARY, AB–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (OTCQB: HITIF) (FRA: 2LY), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Fab ...
New Research Finds Rise of Frequent Cannabis Vaping Among U.S. High School Seniors
NEW YORK–Frequent cannabis vaping, defined as vaping at least 10 times a month, more than doubled among high school seniors in the United States between 2018 and 2019, according to new research from NYU Grossman ...
Legendary Washington Brand Sitka Hash House Launches in California
LOS ANGELES – Sitka Hash House, the legendary Hashish brand founded in 2012, today announced their California launch and the roll-out of exotic, handmade hashish-based products curated for today’s cannabis consumer. Crafted in the Lebanese-Style ...
Entheon Biomedical Uplists on OTCQB Venture Market
VANCOUVER, B.C.– Entheon Biomedical Corp. (CSE: ENBI) (OTCQB: ENTBF) (FSE: "1XU1"), a biotechnology company focused on developing psychedelic medicines to treat addiction, announces it has been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market effective ...
GreenGro Technologies Announce Plans To Uplist to OTCQB Market
ANAHEIM–GreenGro Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GRNH), a provider of eco-friendly green technologies for the industrial hemp and cannabis industries, today announced that it has initiated its plan to upgrade its position in the public markets ...
New Study Finds People Turned to Cannabis During the Pandemic to Feel Happier
DENVER–Did the stressors of COVID-19 drive more Americans to use medical cannabis as an alternative tool for managing their mental health? A new national study exploring this question found a positive correlation between national demand ...
New Consumer Poll Reveals Sustained Surge in Cannabis Delivery Over A Year into Pandemic
LOS ANGELES– Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand that caters to cannabis consumers statewide in California, released its third consumer trend poll conducted during the pandemic, revealing a lasting change ...
BREAKING: Sundial Growers Acquires Inner Spirit Holdings & Spiritleaf Retail Cannabis Network
CALGARY, A.B.–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) and Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd. (CSE: ISH) (OTCQB: INSHF) announced they've entered into an agreement in which Sundial will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ...
Gold Flora Releases Newly Developed Limited Edition Strain in California
COSTA MESA, Calif.,–Gold Flora, a vertically-integrated cannabis company in California, announced it is releasing a newly developed, limited edition strain, Lion's Cake. This balanced hybrid strain is a proprietary cross that combines Zkittlez Cake, Lava Cake, and ...
Ascend Wellness Shares Surges 22% On Canadian Stock Market IPO
TORONTO– Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) Inc surged about 22% in its Canadian stock market debut on Tuesday to fetch a market value of $1.6 billion, as the green rush gains momentum following a sustained surge ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Charlie Weiss: Cannabis Industry Personalities
CHARLIE WEISS is a Sales and Marketing Director in the successful California cannabis industry. He came to cannabis in 2018 from a successful, twenty-year career in the alcoholic-beverages category. After doing it all, supplier, distributor, ...
East Coast CommCan Announces Partnership With West-Coast Based Cookies
MILLIS, Mass., – CommCan - The Commonwealth Cannabis Co. announced a partnership with Cookies, the iconic and market leading Cannabis Brand. CommCan will become the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution partner for Cookies throughout the Commonwealth ...
Full Spectrum Cannabis Extracts Market Expected To Remain Dominant for Next Few Years
LOS ANGELES – Cannabis extracts have gained wide recognition in recent years and are expected to provide added momentum to cannabis market growth. Based on product type, cannabis extracts are classified into oils and tinctures. ...
Cansortium Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Financial Results
MIAMI–Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) Company a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent brand, is reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 and is providing an ...
Kiaro Reports 230% Increase in Revenue in Fiscal Year 2021
VANCOUVER, BC–Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) today announced its fourth quarter and year end financial results for fiscal year 2021 ended January 31, 2021. All amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars. "Fiscal ...
Tilray-Aphria Officially Complete Joint Merger
TORONTO–Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc. say their merger deal has now closed after receiving approval from shareholders of both companies. Tilray shareholders voted April 30 in favour of issuing stock to Aphria’s shareholders, but the ...
Greg Engel Steps Down As CEO of Organigram
Organigram Holdings Inc. announced that CEO George Engel is stepping down effective immediately, with Peter Amirault the board chairman, assuming Mr. Engel's responsibilities immediately. The move comes only a month after the announcement of British ...
How to Get More Out of Your Cannabis by Making Edibles
OAKLAND– Have you ever re-upped on some fire cannabis bud on a Friday only to smoke through the whole batch by Sunday? The whole situation could leave you feeling burned. Why not get more out ...
