Legal Affairs
Planet 13 Reports Shareholder Decisions at Annual Meeting
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. multi-state cannabis company headquartered in Las Vegas, disclosed the results of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 10, 2025. The meeting addressed key matters related to corporate ...
German Court Rules Prison Cells Qualify for Cannabis Possession Rules
LOS ANGELES- A Berlin appellate court (Kammergericht) has ruled that prisoners are legally permitted to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis in their cells for personal use, classifying prison quarters as the inmates’ “habitual residence.” ...
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Over Privacy Concerns
LOS ANGELES– Hawaii Governor Josh Green has vetoed House Bill 302 (HB 302), a measure aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, due to concerns over patient privacy provisions, his office confirmed on June 9, ...
New Hampshire House Approves Limited Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed House Bill 75, a Republican-sponsored measure that legalizes the personal use and possession of cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. The bill, introduced by Representative ...
Colorado Issues Initial Psilocybin Business Licenses
LOS ANGELES- In January 2025, Colorado began accepting applications for psilocybin-related business licenses, following the approval of regulations by the Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Department of Revenue. These licenses encompass roles such as ...
LEEF Brands to Enter New York’s Expanding Cannabis Market with Acquisition of Tier 1 Processing License
LOS ANGELES- LEEF Brands Inc. California-based cannabis extraction company, has announced the signing of a binding Letter of Intent to acquire a Tier 1 processing license in New York. This strategic move positions LEEF to ...
Jushi Holdings Secures $9.7 Million Through ERC Refund and Debt Financing
LOS ANGELES- Jushi Holdings Inc. a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, has bolstered its financial position by obtaining approximately $9.7 million through two strategic financial maneuvers. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Refund Proceeds The company received ...
Planet 13 Reports Shareholder Decisions at Annual Meeting
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. multi-state cannabis company headquartered in Las Vegas, disclosed the results of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 10, 2025. The meeting addressed key matters related to corporate ...
German Court Rules Prison Cells Qualify for Cannabis Possession Rules
LOS ANGELES- A Berlin appellate court (Kammergericht) has ruled that prisoners are legally permitted to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis in their cells for personal use, classifying prison quarters as the inmates’ “habitual residence.” ...
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Over Privacy Concerns
LOS ANGELES– Hawaii Governor Josh Green has vetoed House Bill 302 (HB 302), a measure aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, due to concerns over patient privacy provisions, his office confirmed on June 9, ...
GTEC Repays $6 Million Loan, Eliminates Debt
Kelowna, BC– GTEC Holdings Ltd. (TSXV:GTEC) (OTCQB: GGTTF) (FRA: 1BUP) a multi-licensed producer of cannabis, announced that it has repaid its two Senior Secured Promissory Notes with NFS Leasing Canada Ltd. in full. The Notes, ...
Verano Completes Territory, Emerald and Local Joint Acquisitions in Arizona
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced it has closed on its Arizona acquisitions of Territory Dispensary, Emerald Dispensary and Local Joint Dispensary. The Company now has the ...
Aphria Announces 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results
LEAMINGTON, ON, – Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NASDAQ: APHA), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended February 28, 2021. All amounts ...
Shawn ‘JAY-Z’ Carter’s MONOGRAM Redefines ‘The Good Life’
LOS ANGELES – Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter and his cannabis brand, MONOGRAM launched the first installment of a three-part campaign that reimagines the iconic photos of renowned mid-century American photographer Slim Aarons through a contemporary lens. ...
Hotels.com Is Footing the Room Service Bill for Your 4/20 Munchies
DALLAS – Some associate April with rain showers, others with dreaded tax season. With 15 states and counting allowing Mary Jane to legally blow within their borders, many are also now associating it with one ...
Cansortium Announces Closing of Private $17 Million Equity Financing
MIAMI – Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U), (OTCQB: CNTMF), today announced the second and final closing of its previously announced private placement of units at a purchase price of US$0.70 per Unit. The second closing was ...
Dragon Glassware Launches New Line for Cannabis Enthusiasts
SACRAMENTO – In a recent Gallup poll, 68% of U.S. adults support legalizing Cannabis, owing to the growing acceptance and popularity of Marijuana. Dragon Glassware's Cannabis Decanter Set offers Cannaseurs a new way to enjoy ...
Mercer Park Brand SPAC to Buy Glass House Group for $567 Million Creating New Brand Platform
TORONTO – Mercer Park Brand Acquisition Corp. (NEO: BRND.A.U; OTCQX: MRCQF), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) with the intent to focus on branded product businesses in cannabis and/or cannabis-adjacent industries, has entered into a ...
Virginia Becomes First Southern State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
RICHMOND – Virginia became the first of the states of the Old South, and the 16th state in the Union to legalize recreational cannabis Wednesday as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam's (pictured) bill ...
Curaleaf Opens Two New Philadelphia Retail Locations and Rebrands Nine Other Locations
WAKEFIELD, Mass., – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), a U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced new Curaleaf branding for the Company's recently acquired retail locations and the opening of two ...
Canadian Cannabis Payments Processor Merrco Announces U.S. Launch For CBD & Ancillary Businesses
TORONTO– Merrco, a payment processing for the cannabis industry, today announced that it has launched in the United States for CBD and cannabis ancillary business payment processing, ahead of legislative changes that would enable Merrco ...
High Point Jewelry Partners with Last Prisoner Project to Support Cannabis Justice Reform
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.,– High Point Jewelry, a line of luxury cannabis-inspired jewelry (image above), announced it has partnered with Last Prisoner Project, and will donate 100% of the purchase price of its "Legalize It" line of ...
CBD of Denver Inc. Reports First Quarter 2021 Revenue of USD $7.3 Million
DENVER – CBD of Denver, Inc., a full-line CBD and hemp oil company and a producer and distributor of cannabis and CBD products in Switzerland, Europe, and the US, reported its financial results for the ...
Canopy Growth to Acquire The Supreme Cannabis Company for C$435M
TORONTO, and SMITH FALLS, ON, – Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) and The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) announced they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement under ...
The Valens Company Expands Cannabis Distribution Network with Entry into Manitoba Market
KELOWNA, BC, – The Valens Company Inc (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation to supply and distribute a ...
Trulieve Prices Public Offering of Subordinate Voting Shares
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), today announced the pricing of a marketed public offering of 5,000,000 subordinate voting shares in the United States and Canada at a public offering price of ...
The Hub Craft LLC Appoints Shivani Dallas as Chief Strategy Officer
Fitchburg, Massachusetts – The Hub Craft, LLC, a Massachusetts Cannabis company provisionally licensed for Cultivation and Manufacturing in Fitchburg and Clinton, with future cannabis retail operation in Holyoke announced today their appointment of Shivani Dallas ...
Lil Wayne’s GKUA Brand Inks Multi-Year Deal with The Torch to Host VIP Events & Parties
LOS ANGELES – GKUA the consumer lifestyle brand co-founded by artistic giant Lil Wayne, announced today it has entered into a monumental exclusive agreement with the LA Coliseum for all 4/20 events for years to ...
Curaleaf Completes Acquisition of EMMAC and Secures US$130 Million Investment
WAKEFIELD, Mass., – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of EMMAC Life Sciences Limited, the largest vertically integrated ...
Cannara Biotech Commence Trading on TSXV on April 8, 2021
MONTREAL – Cannara Biotech Inc (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade indoor cannabis and derivative products with one of the largest indoor cannabis cultivation facilities in Canada and the largest in Quebec, today ...
Khiron Expands Product Offering in UK and Increases Patient Access
TORONTO – Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis company with core operations in Latin America and Europe, is pleased to provide an operational update with regards to ...
High Life Farms Launches Nuggies: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cannabis-Infused Pretzels
CHESANING, Mich.,– High Life Farms (HLF), a privately held, multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company with operations in Michigan and California, announced the launch of their newest line of chocolate snacks to hit the shelves: Nuggies. ...
Fluresh Launches Limited Editions Commemorating Michigan’s State-Wide Expungement Efforts
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.– To commemorate Michigan's historic Clean Slate Legislation taking effect on April 11, 2021, Fluresh, a Michigan-based cannabis cultivator and processor, will be donating $1 for every pack of their new, limited edition ...
Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Passes First Hurdle in California Senate
SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Scott Wiener announced earlier today that his legislation to decriminalize psychedelics (#SB519) just passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a 4-1 vote. The Senator said on Twitter: ‘’Our legislation ...
