Legal Affairs
Minnesota Enacts Law Enhancing Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
LOS ANGELES— A new Minnesota law, Senate File 2370 (SF 2370), which took effect on May 24, 2025, introduces expanded employment protections for registered medical cannabis patients. Under the law, employers must now provide a ...
Legal Cannabis Shows Economic Gains and Stable Teen Use Trends
LOS ANGELES— A recent analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) indicates that legal adult‑use cannabis sales have generated approximately $24.7 billion in state tax revenue since legalization began in 2014, with $4.4 billion collected in 2024 ...
High-Potency Cannabis Strains Impact Legal and Health Systems
LOS ANGELES— The expansion of high-potency cannabis products—such as concentrated extracts, edibles, and potent vaping liquids is increasingly challenging health-care facilities and legal systems across North America. Emergency departments in the U.S. and Canada report ...
Canopy Growth Initiates $200 Million At-The-Market Equity Program
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corporation has established a new at-the-market (ATM) equity program, enabling the company to issue and sell up to $200 million in common shares across U.S. and Canadian markets. The company intends ...
GTI Q4 2024: Strong Leadership, But Can It Sustain Momentum?
NEW YORK–Green Thumb Industries (GTI) has once again demonstrated why it remains a leader in the U.S. cannabis industry. With a steady growth trajectory and disciplined financial management, the company continues to post strong results ...
Analysis: Movers and Shakers: Cannabis Quarterly Earnings
NEW YORK - Cannabis companies are reporting earnings from Q4 2024 and full year results. Here are just some of the results from the companies we are covering at HCN, in both cannabis and psychedelics: ...
Verano Holdings Reports 2024 Financial Results and Outlines 2025
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state cannabis operator, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024, highlighting a decrease in revenue and an increase in net ...
Minnesota Enacts Law Enhancing Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
LOS ANGELES— A new Minnesota law, Senate File 2370 (SF 2370), which took effect on May 24, 2025, introduces expanded employment protections for registered medical cannabis patients. Under the law, employers must now provide a ...
Legal Cannabis Shows Economic Gains and Stable Teen Use Trends
LOS ANGELES— A recent analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) indicates that legal adult‑use cannabis sales have generated approximately $24.7 billion in state tax revenue since legalization began in 2014, with $4.4 billion collected in 2024 ...
High-Potency Cannabis Strains Impact Legal and Health Systems
LOS ANGELES— The expansion of high-potency cannabis products—such as concentrated extracts, edibles, and potent vaping liquids is increasingly challenging health-care facilities and legal systems across North America. Emergency departments in the U.S. and Canada report ...
Exclusive: A Realist’s Guide To Investing In Mexican Cannabis
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Knowing when and how to invest in the earliest stages of a newly regulated cannabis market is never easy. However, this can be especially true in a place like Mexico, where opaque political processes ...
10 Cannabis Events Cannabis Investors Must Attend in 2021
OAKLAND–For the booming cannabis space, networking opportunities are crucial for long-term success. Trade shows, conferences, and parties celebrating all things industry are a beloved part of doing business. And while the COVID-19 shifted many events ...
Charlotte’s Web Holdings Reports Quarter 1 2021 Results
BOULDER– Charlotte's Web Holdings (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. the market share leader in full spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) hemp extract wellness products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March ...
Curaleaf International Launches Range of Medical Cannabis Products in Germany
WAKEFIELD, Mass.– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that wholly owned Curaleaf International subsidiary Adven GmbH has launched its own range of medical ...
Curaleaf Reports Record First Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Results
WAKEFIELD, Mass.,–Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. 1Q 2021 Financial Highlights (Unaudited) ...
Cannabis Vape Devices Market Size To Reach $16 Billion By 2028
FELTON–The global Handheld Cannabis Vaporizer Market size is expected to reach USD 15.77 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Million Insights. What are Key Factors Driving ...
Akerna Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter 2021
DENVER– Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software, and compliance technology provider, today reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. "Our first quarter was a strong start to 2021, with increasing ...
A Land Rush Is Underway in New Jersey and New York For Cannabis Real Estate
SACRAMENTO–Research shows the cannabis industry is currently seeing a land rush underway as real estate speculators and cannabis entrepreneurs are getting an early start on securing properties in New Jersey and New York that will ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Reports First Quarter 2021 Results
TORONTO–The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified organically grown cannabis, reports its unaudited interim financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Management Commentary: "This ...
2021 Salary Guide Shows Double-Digit Compensation Increases for Cannabis Executives
SAN DIEGO–Cannabiz team, a cannabis-focused executive search and staffing firm, today announced the release of its latest Cannabis Industry Salary Guide for Q2 2021. This is the third edition of CannabizTeam's national Salary Guide, created ...
Cardiol Therapeutics Closes $22 Million Bought Deal Offering
ONTARIO–Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative anti-inflammatory therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced "bought deal" short form prospectus ...
GrowGeneration Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
DENVER– GrowGen Corp (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers with 53 locations across 12 states, today reported record first quarter 2021 revenues of $90 million, versus $33 million in the ...
Sundial Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Results
CALGARY–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. All financial information is reported in millions of Canadian dollars. FIRST QUARTER 2021 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Nikki Lawley: Cannabis Industry Personalities
NIKKI LAWLEY is a passionate medical cannabis advocate with a growing network of cannabis patients who suffer from traumatic brain injury. She discovered cannabis after suffering a ''TBI,'' or traumatic brain injury, along with a ...
Aleafia Health Reports 2021 First Quarter Results
TORONTO–Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH, OTCQX: ALEAF) reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. “This quarter saw us achieve important executional breakthroughs as we realized the exponential increase of our ...
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 ...
