Legal Affairs
MindMed Appoints Matt Wiley as Chief Commercial Officer
LOS ANGELES-Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. a biopharmaceutical company specializing in brain health disorders, has announced the appointment of Matt Wiley as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In his new role, Mr. Wiley will oversee MindMed's ...
Missouri’s Cannabis Industry Experiences Significant Growth
LOS ANGELES- Since legalizing recreational cannabis in 2022, Missouri has rapidly emerged as a prominent player in the cannabis market. The state now ranks as the seventh-largest in cannabis sales, surpassing states with larger populations ...
Silly Nice Collaborates with Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative to Promote Social Equity in New York’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand based in Harlem, has partnered with The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative (CJEI) to support communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis prohibition. This collaboration focuses ...
Dennis Peron: The Gay Revolutionary Who Pioneered Medical Cannabis in America
SAN FRANCISCO-Dennis Peron, the "Father of Medical Marijuana," is a towering figure in the history of cannabis advocacy. His relentless dedication to compassion and justice not only changed the lives of countless patients but also ...
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungement of Pardoned Federal Offenses
LOS ANGELES- On November 22, 2024, Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced H.R. 10248, known as the Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which has been referred to ...
Global Developments in Cannabis Legalization in 2023
LOS ANGELES- In 2023, several countries made significant strides in cannabis legalization, reflecting a global shift in drug policy. Germany's Legislative Progress Germany advanced toward legalizing cannabis for adult use, aiming to become the European ...
RIV Capital’s Revenue Doubles Amid New York Cannabis Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- RIV Capital Inc. reported a significant increase in net revenue for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, achieving $4.9 million—a 28% rise from the previous quarter and a 186% surge compared to ...
MindMed Appoints Matt Wiley as Chief Commercial Officer
LOS ANGELES-Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. a biopharmaceutical company specializing in brain health disorders, has announced the appointment of Matt Wiley as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In his new role, Mr. Wiley will oversee MindMed's ...
Missouri’s Cannabis Industry Experiences Significant Growth
LOS ANGELES- Since legalizing recreational cannabis in 2022, Missouri has rapidly emerged as a prominent player in the cannabis market. The state now ranks as the seventh-largest in cannabis sales, surpassing states with larger populations ...
Silly Nice Collaborates with Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative to Promote Social Equity in New York’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand based in Harlem, has partnered with The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative (CJEI) to support communities disproportionately affected by past cannabis prohibition. This collaboration focuses ...
Social Equity Licensing Lawsuit Dropped In Massachusetts
BOSTON – A lawsuit filed by the Commonwealth Dispensary Association against the Cannabis Control Commission over new delivery regulations has been dropped. The CDA sued the CCC, arguing new regulations introducing a cannabis operator license ...
Brexit Stymies Medical Cannabis Patients in the U.K.
LONDON, U.K. – British mother Hannah Deacon's campaign to save her son Alfie life in 2017 led to a change in the law in the United Kingdom enabling cannabidiol medicine to be prescribed. This prescription ...
How to Distribute Wholesale CBD Oil
CBD and everything else hemp-related is only becoming more popular with time, and projections suggest that the domestic hemp market is about to explode into an unprecedented period of growth based on a variety of ...
History of CBD – How the Industry Came to Be
To understand something, you must understand where it came from. Every product within today’s consumer culture has a story, and the story of how cannabidiol ended up in medicine cabinets around the world is more ...
CBD For Anxiety
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become increasingly popular as an alternative treatment for a variety of ailments, from arthritis to autism. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid is also being used by some people as a way to alleviate anxiety ...
Cannabis and Pregnancy — What You Need To Know
Cannabis has been used medicinally throughout history for all different kinds of maladies, including many women’s health conditions. Ancient Egyptians made a paste made of cannabis leaves to put on sore breasts for women. In ...
Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Hemp Crop?
It’s an exciting time to be in the hemp industry, as interest in CBD and other derivatives has reached a fever pitch. Now more than ever, as businesses in the space continue to develop, it’s ...
5 Uses For CBD You May Not Be Aware Of
Now that hemp is legal in all 50 states, there have been many developments in how the medicine is delivered. Consumers can still smoke marijuana, but they can also use vaporizers, edibles, sublingual sprays, capsules ...
5 Interesting Facts About the Endocannabinoid System
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 its users ...
Keegan Peterson, CEO of Cannabis Payroll Provider, Würk, Dies At 33
DENVER – Keegan Peterson, (pictured) CEO of Denver-based cannabis human-resources tech company Würk, has died. He was 33 years old. Peterson founded Würk in 2015, a payroll and HR-solutions company solely for cannabis businesses with ...
Sale Of Recreational Cannabis Underway Across Arizona
PHOENIX – Medical cannabis dispensaries can now get licensed for recreational cannabis licenses, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Voters passed Proposition 207 in November, legalizing the sale and possession of recreational cannabis ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Could Reach $3 billion, 4 Million Customers In 3 Years
DETROIT – Recreational Cannabis has taken off in Michigan with the legal cannabis market being forecast to exceed $3 billion in value comprising a projected 4 million customers by 2023. Michigan's Marijuana Regulatory Agency director ...
How Are Cannabis Businesses Funded In Oceania?
HCN INVESTIGATES: What is the current status of cannabis law in Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding islands, and how is the blossoming Oceanian cannabis industry funded? Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Oceania ...
Checking Out The Puffco Peak Pro
It's finally here - the most anticipated cannabis device of the year. The Puffco Peak Pro is an impressive upgrade on the original Peak, with a sleek new design and updated features. Check out our ...
Trying Edibles For The First Time?
Eating a treat infused with cannabis is a great way to catch a buzz and find relief. It does not require inhaling smoke or vapor, and offers a strong high that is perfect for any ...
California Cannabis Industry Association Announce Access To Banking For Members
CCIA Announces Exclusive Partnership with NBCU "CCIA Members will gain direct access to banking, overcoming a huge barrier for legal cannabis operators." SACRAMENTO – In 2017, CCIA, a state and federally registered nonprofit trade association, ...
Is Lab-Made THC The Future Of Cannabis?
HCN INVESTIGATES: Is Cannabis sativa the only source of cannabinoids? Learn why industry experts expect recombinant cannabinoids to come to the fore over the next few years. Photo: Technician handling a variety of cannabis vape ...
How To Use A Bong
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 a ...
What Happens If You Eat Raw Cannabis?
What Happens if You Eat Raw Cannabis? Have you ever seen an especially pretty cannabis bud and thought to yourself, “That looks good enough to eat!” Besides, who hasn’t experienced the one-of-a-kind deliciousness that comes ...
CBD and Psoriasis: What Does the Research Say?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 125 million people around the globe suffer from this immune condition, making psoriasis one of the world’s most widespread diseases. Psoriasis didn’t become this prevalent because it’s ...
How Do Cannabis Topicals Work?
The number of methods to deliver cannabinoids to the body has been growing as of late, as the number of states legalizing cannabis continues to rise. Long gone are the days where people had to ...
How Did CBD Become The Second Most Popular Cannabinoid?
Summary: CBD history is littered with tales of triumphs and setbacks. Are you sure you know exactly how that bottle of CBD tincture ended up in your hand? Take a ride through time with us. ...
Extractor Next Leaf Solutions Wins More Cannabis Patents: 2nd Biggest Cannabis Patents
TORONTO – Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. a major cannabis extractor, announced that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has granted the Company a patent for the acetylation of cannabinoids. The patent covers a process for acetylating cannabidiol/CBD, ...
What Are THC Gummies?
One of the most popular products on dispensary shelves today are THC gummies. Available in a variety of flavors and formulations, cannabis gummies consistently outsell other ingestibles. According to BDS Analytics, “During the first four ...
Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Aphria Price Targets: Sees CPG Angle In Move
TORONTO – Canadian Aphria (APHA) a leading cannabis company had its target price increased by the influential Cantor Fitzgerald. Cantor raised their target price of to C$26 from C$11.75 on Friday, to factor in its ...
