Legal Affairs
Verano Elevates James Leventis to Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. Announced the promotion of James Leventis to Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer. Leventis, a licensed attorney with nearly 15 years of experience across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, consulting, and cannabis sectors, has ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company known for its psilocybin truffles, announced a strategic pivot on July 14, 2025: appointing crypto influencer Scott Melker—known as “The Wolf of All Streets”—as Senior Advisor and ...
HYTN Secures Health Canada Drug Licence to Propel Cannabinoid Prescription Drug Pathway
LOS ANGELES- Vancouver-based HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN; OTC Pink: HYTNF) announced on July 14, 2025, that it has been granted a Cannabis Drug Licence (CDL) by Health Canada, effective July 2. This licence enhances HYTN’s existing Drug Establishment Licence ...
Entourage Health Expands Senior Secured Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES- Entourage Health Corp., a Canadian producer and distributor of cannabis products, has amended its senior secured credit facility. The amendment increases the subordinated credit facility by approximately $3 million, with the funds advanced ...
Tariffs on Chinese Imports Impact U.S. Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. cannabis industry is experiencing significant effects due to increased tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly in the vaporizer sector. As of February 4, 2025, the United States imposed an additional 10% tariff ...
iAnthus Capital Holdings Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc, a company engaged in regulated cannabis operations across the United States, has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. Annual Financial ...
The Cannabist Company Expands ‘dreamt’ Brand to Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. has announced the introduction of its sleep-focused cannabis brand, 'dreamt,' into the Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia markets. This expansion aligns with Sleep Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance ...
Verano Elevates James Leventis to Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. Announced the promotion of James Leventis to Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer. Leventis, a licensed attorney with nearly 15 years of experience across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, consulting, and cannabis sectors, has ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company known for its psilocybin truffles, announced a strategic pivot on July 14, 2025: appointing crypto influencer Scott Melker—known as “The Wolf of All Streets”—as Senior Advisor and ...
HYTN Secures Health Canada Drug Licence to Propel Cannabinoid Prescription Drug Pathway
LOS ANGELES- Vancouver-based HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN; OTC Pink: HYTNF) announced on July 14, 2025, that it has been granted a Cannabis Drug Licence (CDL) by Health Canada, effective July 2. This licence enhances HYTN’s existing Drug Establishment Licence ...
More Proposed Acquisitions In Cannabis Decided By Shareholder Votes
VANCOUVER, B.C.,– Aphria Inc (NASDAQ: APHA) (TSX: APHA) has seen its shareholders approve the proposed merger with that of Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY). Following the approval, Tilray is now one step closer to acquiring all the outstanding shares of ...
Broken Coast Enters Concentrates Adding Wax to its Product Offerings
LEAMINGTON, ON–Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) and (NASDAQ: APHA), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, today announced that Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. is entering the concentrates category with the addition of Wax to its premium product ...
Cannabics Pharma Launches Program Developing Melanoma Treatment Drug Candidate for FDA Approval
TEL AVIV–Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX), a developer of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, announced today the launching of a new research program for the development of a Melanoma antitumor targeting medicine. The announcement comes amidst ...
Montana Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes Senate
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana State Senate passed a bill to implement a recreational cannabis program in the state. The bill passed the Senate with a 34-16 vote, this past Friday, 23rd of April. It ...
Quick Guide: What is THC Distillate?
OAKLAND – The world of edible cannabis has changed dramatically since the swinging 1960s when pot brownies first hit the scene. Long gone are the days when some ground-up stems and shake were tossed into ...
Quick Guide: Using A Bong To Enjoy Cannabis
OAKLAND –It seems like there are over a million and one ways to consume cannabis nowadays. From dainty dabs to delicious dried fruit edibles, dosing THC, CBD, or one of the other lesser-known cannabinoids is ...
Harborside Fails In Long-Shot Legal Bid To Overturn Unfair Industry Tax Burden
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. appeals court has rejected the dispensary and branded cannabis products chain, Harborside, in their bid to overturn Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of ...
CBD Drinks Brands CENTR Signs Distribution Agreement With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
VANCOUVER, B.C.– CENTR Brands Corp. (CSE: CNTR) (FSE: 303) (OTCQB: CNTRF) today announced a U.S. distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Southern Glazers are a leading global alcoholic beverages distributors. Under the agreement, ...
Sundial Increases Commitment to SunStream
CALGARY–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) announced that it has increased its commitment to SunStream Bancorp Inc. to $188 million from its previously announced commitment of $100 million. SunStream is a joint venture between Sundial and ...
Legendary Hashmaker Nikka T Drops New Collab With Doc Green’s
BERKELEY, Calif., – Doc Green’s, the Berkeley, California-based maker of craft solventless cannabis concentrates and infused pre-rolls, has always put the community first. From their rich history as topical makers and proponents of patients’ rights ...
Cannabis Funding Around the World: A Focus on Germany
HCN Investigates – Germany is one of the wealthiest European nations. It also has some of the world’s most progressive politics, making Deutschland a perfect fit for the global cannabis industry. In the first two ...
Inner Spirit Holdings Announces Launch of Trading on U.S. OTCQB Venture Market
CALGARY–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 will commence trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, a U.S. ...
Psychedelic Experience Launches New Website To Help Navigate The World of Psychedelics
NEW YORK– Psychedelic Experience will be launching a new website to help aspiring and experienced psychonauts traverse the ever-changing landscape of psychedelics. Inspired by the psychedelic renaissance and the rapid developments in legalization around the world, ...
420 Cannabis Hoilday Retail Traffic Up 10% in 2021
DENVER –Cannabis retail traffic was up 9.5%, and sales rebounded 8.4% year-over-year on 4/20, according to Cova Software. While major outages plagued several big POS systems, Cova reported its 4th straight year of perfect uptime ...
Dragonfly Biosciences Launches Global Outreach Into Australia
LONDON– Dragonfly Biosciences UK makers of a leading seed to shelf range of CBD oils and skincare products has formed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Health House International Australia, enabling the sale of Dragonfly CBD ...
Psilocybin As Effective As Antidepressants, According To Study
OAKLAND – Psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms, has long been celebrated for its potential to be used as an alternative to powerful pharmaceutical drugs in the treatment of mental health conditions, and new ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Brett Puffenbarger: Cannabis Industry Personalities
BRETT PUFFENBARGER is a multi-talented cannabis and hemp professional experienced across a broad range of categories of the "green rush." He’s co-founder CEO of consulting firm Good Highdeas which is focused on due diligence and ...
5 Fast Facts About Your Endocannabinoid System
OAKLAND – Cannabis has become a popular alternative treatment for several different illnesses and ailments. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, in particular is gaining attention for its plethora of health benefits. CBD does not get ...
Michigan Cannabis Sales Reach Record Highs In March
DETROIT – Michigan recreational cannabis sales are on track to surpass $1 billion in the next 12 months. The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency provides a very detailed breakdown of their market from volumes sold to ...
Canopy Growth Signs U.S. Distribution Agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for CBD Beverage Portfolio
NEW YORK–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a leading diversified cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company, today announced Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, as the distribution partner for ...
TerrAscend Expands in Pennsylvania Through Acquisition of Keystone Canna Remedies
NEW YORK– TerrAscend Corp.(CSE:TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GuadCo, LLC and KCR Holdings LLC for an implied enterprise value of ...
dosist Brand Launches Clean Gummies Into Edibles Category
LOS ANGELES– Cannabis brand dosist™ today announced the launch of dosist performance gummies, the latest innovation in its THC product portfolio. Available now in California, dosist's fast-acting, all-natural vegan gummies were designed to completely elevate the ...
GrowGeneration Expands Michigan Footprint with Downriver Hydro Acquisition
DENVER– GrowGeneration Group (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Downriver Hydroponics, a Michigan-based indoor garden supply center in Wayne County. Founded in 2011, Downriver Hydro is the ...
Decibel Announces Promotion of Kris Newell to Chief Operating Officer
CALGARY– Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a premium cannabis producer and retailer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kris Newell to the recently created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective as ...
Legal Global Cannabis Market Forecast To $84 Billion By 2028
SAN FRANCISCO– The global legal cannabis market size is expected to reach USD 84 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.3% ...
