Legal Affairs
Maryland Collects $18.4M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for April-June Quarter
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Comptroller's Office issued a quarterly report showing the state gathered more than $18.4 million in sales tax from adult-use Cannabis between April and June 2025, a period that saw the Central ...
Delta-8 THC Consumption Peaks in States Lacking Adult-Use Cannabis Access, Study Finds
SAN DIEGO – A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego reveals that adults, residing in states where recreational Cannabis remains illegal, are almost twice as likely to use delta-8 ...
NORML Calls for MORE Act Support to Transform Federal Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES – On August 29, a group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068). The legislation seeks to remove (deschedule) Cannabis entirely from the Controlled Substances Act ...
London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from the London Drugs Commission (LDC) to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis for personal use. The LDC, established by Khan in 2022 ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Federal Court Invalidates Oregon’s Cannabis Labor Neutrality Law
LOS ANGELES- A federal judge has ruled that Oregon's Measure 119, which mandated labor neutrality agreements for cannabis businesses, is unconstitutional. The decision impacts the regulatory landscape for the state's cannabis industry. Measure 119, approved ...
Maryland Collects $18.4M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for April-June Quarter
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Comptroller's Office issued a quarterly report showing the state gathered more than $18.4 million in sales tax from adult-use Cannabis between April and June 2025, a period that saw the Central ...
Delta-8 THC Consumption Peaks in States Lacking Adult-Use Cannabis Access, Study Finds
SAN DIEGO – A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego reveals that adults, residing in states where recreational Cannabis remains illegal, are almost twice as likely to use delta-8 ...
NORML Calls for MORE Act Support to Transform Federal Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES – On August 29, a group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068). The legislation seeks to remove (deschedule) Cannabis entirely from the Controlled Substances Act ...
The Valens Company Enters Flower, Pre-Roll Categories
KELOWNA, BC–The Valens Company (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that it has launched several new products in partnership with Verse Cannabis in the flower, pre-roll, concentrates, and edibles categories. With ...
Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges Starting by the End of 2021
LAS VEGAS– The Nevada legislature passed a bill on Monday allowing cannabis lounges. One kind of licence allows an existing dispensary to add a space for a lounge. Strangely, only one lounge is allowed no ...
Amazon Will Stop Testing For Cannabis & Throws Weight Behind Cannabis Legalization
SEATTLE– Amazon released a statement confirming that it will no longer test job seekers for cannabis. Furthermore, the company said that they back cannabis legalization. "In the past, like many employers, we've disqualified people from ...
U.S. National Institutes Of Health Leader Stands Behind Psychedelic Medicines and Cannabis Therapies
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the leading health organization in the U.S.A., Dr. Francis Collins, (who Dr. Anthony Fauci works for) praised the potential of psychedelic research during a U.S. Senate budget ...
High Tide Begins Trading on Nasdaq Today Under Symbol “HITI”
CALGARY, AB–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (NASDAQ: HITI) (FRA: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares will commence trading ...
Fiore Cannabis Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
KELOWNA–Fiore Cannabis Ltd. (CSE: FIOR) (OTCQX: FIORF), a licensed multi-state cannabis cultivator, producer and retailer, today announced its first quarter 2021 financial results support the turnaround efforts made by the Company and its push forward ...
Harborside Announces Acquisition of Salinas Production Campus
OAKLAND–Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR),(OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today provided an update on its previously announced plan to purchase the Company's 47-acre production campus, which includes 200,000 sq. ft. of licensed cultivation ...
Nova Provides Business and Plans Updates
EDMONTON, AB–Nova Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: NOVC), today announced several business developments intended to accelerate the Company's growth, including: Entering into two conditional asset purchase agreements to acquire a total of six retail cannabis locations in Ontario, which ...
Global Cannabidiol (CBD) Market Size Expected to Reach $55 Billion In 2028
PALM BEACH– Out of all cannabinoids, cannabidiol is most widely used for therapeutic reasons due to the lack of psychoactive effects. In many medical applications, cannabidiol oil is used, such as anxiety and depression treatment, ...
MariMed Names Howard Schacter as Chief Communications Officer
NORWOOD, Mass.,–MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on health and wellness, today announced Howard Schacter has been appointed as the Company's Chief Communications Officer and a member of the MariMed Executive Management ...
Charlotte’s Web And University Colorado Collaborating On Sleep & Anxiety Studies
BOULDER–(TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a marketer of hemp CBD wellness products announced the collaboration of its CW Labs division on a preclinical sleep and anxiety study with the University of Colorado-Boulder's ...
GRAV Launches GRAV Reserve Pre-Filled Glass Joints in California
LOS ANGELES–GRAV, the leader in handcrafted glass cannabis smoking accessories, has introduced its first GRAV Reserve glass joint line in California. The company teamed up with premium cannabis cultivators in Southern California to fill GRAV glass with the ...
Cansortium Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
MIAMI–Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent™ brand, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, as well as recent operational highlights. Unless otherwise indicated, ...
48North Cannabis Corp. Announces Q3 Results
TORONTO–48North Cannabis Corp. (TSXV: NRTH), a brand-led, vertically integrated Licensed Producer focused on manufacturing a portfolio of cannabis products available across the country, has released its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended ...
PharmaCielo Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
TORONTO–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., today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. Management Commentary "Our results ...
Kiaro Enters Ontario, US & Australia Via Strategic Acquisition of Cozy Cannabis
VANCOUVER, BC– Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO), a cannabis retailer and wholesale distributor, announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Sculthorp SEO Inc., which currently ...
Inner Spirit Holdings Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
CALGARY, AB–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 has filed its consolidated financial statements for the quarter ...
Harborside Inc. Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
OAKLAND–Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2021. Management Commentary "Our Q1 results reflect the strength of our ...
Schwazze Acquires Southern Colorado Growers
DENVER–Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) announced signed definitive documents to acquire the assets of Southern Colorado Growers ("SCG") in Huerfano County, Colorado. The proposed transaction includes 34 acres of land with outdoor cultivation capacity, as well as indoor, greenhouse, and ...
Canopy Growth Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS, ON,–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 ended March 31, 2021. All financial information is reported in Canadian dollars, unless ...
UK’s First Educational Cannabis Advertising Campaign
LONDON–For the first time ever, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) & Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has approved an educational cannabis message to be advertised in the public domain - a big step forward for ...
Elegance Brands Launches Self-Distribution Company In Southern California
LOS ANGELES–Elegance Brands, Inc, a beverage company with a focus on innovation, announced today the launch of its own self-distribution company – aptly named "Elegance Distribution Company" – to distribute Elegance Brands products throughout Los ...
Next Green Wave Releases Q1 2021 Results and Launches New Product
VANCOUVER, B.C.–Next Green Wave Holdings Inc. (CSE: NGW) (OTCQX: NXGWF), a premium seed-to-shelf craft cannabis producer, announces the following operational and financial updates: Product Launch Last week, the Company made its first sale of its brand ...
Heritage to Acquire Bloom Brands Of California
TORONTO–Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE: CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common shares of California based ...
Simpson Foundation Announces Successful Product Launch of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)
SAN FRANCISCO–Simpson Foundation, Inc, which operates, and partners with university research centers across the United States, is pleased to announce their lab tested, A-grade formula of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). Famously favored California Rick Simpson ...
