Legal Affairs
Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Republicans Push to Recriminalize , NORML Pushes Back
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(NORML) The battle for cannabis freedom is ongoing. Despite growing public support for legalization, there remains a vocal yet powerful minority intent on maintaining the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. But every time ...
Massachusetts Deliberates Social Consumption Regulations for Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is progressing with plans to establish regulations for social consumption of cannabis, aiming to balance industry growth with public health and safety considerations. Proposed License Categories In ...
Safe Harbor Financial and Würk Form Partnership to Enhance Cannabis Industry Services
LOS ANGELES- Safe Harbor Financial, a fintech company specializing in financial services for the regulated cannabis industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Würk, a human capital management firm focused on the cannabis sector. ...
Study Reveals Proliferation of Psilocybin Dispensaries in Canadian Urban Centers
LOS ANGELES- A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has identified 57 psilocybin dispensaries operating across 35.7% of major Canadian urban centers as of May 2024. The majority of these establishments are located in ...
Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Khiron Life Sciences Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
TORONTO– Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF)(Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis group with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. ...
C21 Investments Announces Year End Results
VANCOUVER, BC–C21 Investments Inc. (CSE: CXXI) (OTCQX: CXXIF), a vertically integrated cannabis company, today announced unaudited results for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2021. Fiscal Year Financial Highlights (USD: February 1, 2020 to January 31, ...
Harvest One Reports Q3 2021 Financial Results
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: HVT) (OTCQB: HRVOF), a cannabis-infused CPG compant, with brands LivRelief and Dream Water products, announced its fiscal Q3 financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended March ...
Cannabis Extract Market Size Expected To Reach $28.5 Billion By 2027
PALM BEACH–Cannabis extracts have gained wide recognition in recent years and are expected to provide impetus to cannabis market growth. Growing legalization of cannabis in various countries, preference for cannabis oil and tinctures, and adoption ...
Silver Spike III Acquisition Corp. Announces Completion of $125M IPO
TORONTO–Silver Spike III Acquisition Corp. (NEO: SPKC.UN.U) announced the closing of its initial public offering of 12,500,000 Class A restricted voting units of the Corporation at an offering price of U.S.$10.00 per Class A Restricted ...
10 Women Cultivators and Business Owners in Cannabis & The Importance of Supporting Them And Others
MIAMI –The world is male dominated and it shouldn’t be. Women are definitely the backbone and magic in every society in every nation. The two highest IQ scores in history belong to women. In 2018, ...
Nova Cannabis Added to the NYSE-Listed Cannabis ETF “THCX”
EDMONTON, AB– Nova Cannabis Inc.(TSXV: NOVC), is pleased to announce today that it has been added to the Cannabis ETF (NYSE: THCX), an exchange traded fund listed on the NYSE Arca. "As a newly listed ...
US Researchers Begin First Clinical Trials Using Cannabis Products as Migraine Treatment
SAN DIEGO – Although there are numerous FDA-approved treatments on the market, experts say many patients are turning to cannabis products containing THC and/or CBD, an ingredient of cannabis that is not psychoactive, to treat ...
Cannabis Jacks Opens 3 New Retail Locations Across Northern Ontario
TORONTO–Cannabis Jacks, Northern Ontario's fastest growing cannabis retail store chain, announced today another 3 new stores have opened in Timmins, North Bay and Val Caron in the city of Greater Sudbury. The stores are located ...
Psychedelics Company, Delic, Completes Acquisition of Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures
VANCOUVER, BC–Delic Holdings Inc. (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), a psychedelic wellness platform, is pleased to announce that it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures Ltd., ...
SLANG Worldwide Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
TORONTO– SLANG Worldwide Inc. (CNSX: SLNG) (OTCQB: SLGWF), a cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company with a diversified portfolio of popular brands, today released financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. All ...
Pacific Roots Introduces Wellness and Pleasure Line Products Infused With CBD
WINDERMERE, Fla., –Pacific Roots is launching a new line of finished CBD products. Their new CBD Wellness Line and CBD Pleasure Line were developed as a way to add more unique hemp products for their ...
High Life Farms Announces Exclusive Contract to Manufacture & Distribute Kiva’s Camino Gummies in Michigan
CHESANING, Mich.,–High Life Farms, a privately held, multi-state, vertically-integrated cannabis company with operations in Michigan and California, is bringing Kiva's Camino Gummies to Michigan through an exclusive white-label agreement with its long-standing partner, Kiva Confections, one of the country's top leaders in premium, ...
Danes Extend Cannabis Pilot And Make Permanent Medical Cannabis Licences
COPENHAGEN–The Danish Parliament, on Monday, made the decision to extend the Pilot Programme for prescription of medical cannabis by another 4 years. They also agreed to make Danish cultivation and production of medical cannabis permanent ...
HempFusion to Acquire CBD Topicals Maker Sagely Naturals for $25 Million
DENVER–HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX:CBD.U) (US:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO), a health and wellness Company offering probiotic supplements and products containing CBD, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% interest in Sagely Enterprises, Inc., a leader ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Shayda Torabi: Cannabis Industry Personalities
Shayda Torabi has been voted best Texas Hemp Educator, Advocate, and Influencer, and she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and ...
Hemp Seed Breeders Need Academic Research to Solve Total THC Problem
LONGMONT, Colo.,– Hemp seed breeders must collaborate with academic-run, varietal trials to tackle hemp's total THC problem and move the industry forward, says Matt Haddad, CEO of Trilogene Seeds, a hemp seed breeder. "Ninety-five percent of ...
ArthroCBD Shares Study’s Findings for Arthritis Awareness Month
BOULDER–Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States and affects one in four adults, according to the CDC. That's over 54 million men and women. There are common misconceptions around ...
4Front Ventures Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
PHOENIX –4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 ("Q1 2021") Financial ...
GrowGeneration Acquires The Harvest Company, Expands Footprint in California’s Emerald Triangle
DENVER–GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of The Harvest Company, a northern California-based hydroponic supply center and cultivation design innovator with stores in Redding ...
WEEDCon Cup Awards Best Cannabis Products for 2021
LOS ANGELES–On Friday May 21st, the 6th WEEDCon Cup awards took place in Los Angeles, CA awarding for excellence in cannabis products for Best Flower, Concentrate, Extract, Edible, Beverage, Tincture, Topical, Best Product and Best Dispensary. The WEEDCon ...
The European Patent Office Grants Cannabics Patent For Personalized Medicine Drug Discovery Technology
TEL AVIV–Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX), a developer of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, announced today that the company's patent titled: "System and Method for High Throughput Screening of Cancer Cells" has been granted by the European Patent Office. ...
Humble Introduces CBD Product Line Designed For An Active Lifestyle
THOUSAND OAKS– Humble Specialty Products, LLC, the company behind Humble Hemp Wraps, announced its newest hemp-derived product line. Created with life enthusiasts in mind, Humble CBD products are designed to serve as everyday essentials for the ...
DEA Announces Intent to License Cannabis Growing Applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C.– After years of delays, stonewalling and procrastination, the US Drug Enforcement Administration has publicly announced its intent to grant cannabis cultivation licenses to a handful of third-party applicants, according to reporting by Norml, a leading ...
Medical Cannabis Approved for Production and Sale in Greece
Athens–The Greek Parliament voted in favor of a bill to legalise the cultivation and sale of medical cannabis. The bill, which was proposed by the main opposition party Syriza, got 158 votes for and 33 ...
