Legal Affairs
MariMed Expands Access to Betty’s Eddies Chews to Medical Market in Maine
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with The Stoned Moose, LLC, to distribute its full-spectrum Betty’s Eddies fruit chews in both adult-use and medical cannabis channels across Maine. Previously restricted to ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
New Mexico Advances Medical Psilocybin Legalization Efforts
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Senate has approved the Medical Psilocybin Act (Senate Bill 219), a bipartisan initiative aimed at establishing a regulated program for the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in ...
Utah Poll Indicates Majority Support for Recreational Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- A recent survey conducted by Noble Predictive Insights reveals that 52% of registered Utah voters are in favor of a ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while 38% oppose it, and ...
Maryland Generates $72 Million in 2024 Recreational Cannabis Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Maryland collected over $72 million in sales tax revenue from recreational cannabis, as reported by state Comptroller Brooke Lierman. The state imposes a 9% sales tax on adult-use cannabis products, aligning ...
Netherlands Initiates Regulated Cannabis Sales Trial
LOS ANGELES- The Netherlands is advancing its regulated cannabis sales experiment, aiming to control the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis through a state-monitored supply chain. This initiative seeks to address issues arising from the ...
MariMed Expands Access to Betty’s Eddies Chews to Medical Market in Maine
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with The Stoned Moose, LLC, to distribute its full-spectrum Betty’s Eddies fruit chews in both adult-use and medical cannabis channels across Maine. Previously restricted to ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
Connected Cannabis Co. Announces $30M Capital Raise
SACRAMENTO– Connected Cannabis Co, a cannabis cultivator, retailer and market leader in California, today announced the closing of a $30 million capital raise consisting of debt and equity financing. The round was led by existing investors Navy ...
The Legion of Bloom Partners with Environmental Not-for-Profits
SANTA ROSA, Calif.,–The Legion of Bloom, a cannabis company based in Northern California, announced the launch of a new program that cements its reputation for sustainability and corporate social responsibility by aligning with environmental not-for-profits. ...
Khiron Receives Accreditation for UK Medical Cannabis Education and Partners with UK’s Cellen Therapeutics to Improve Clinician Education
TORONTO– Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced it has received UK Continuing Professional Development accreditation for Khiron ...
QwikLeaf Unveils World’s First Cannabis Smart Locker and Delivery Network
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.,– QwikLeaf, developer of the world's first smart locker solution for cannabis deliveries, today announced the completion of its technology platform. The platform allows for cannabis customers to order online and pick-up orders ...
Canopy Growth Introduces Vert – a Quebec-Exclusive Cannabis Brand
MIRABEL, QC,– Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp, and vaporization device company, is announcing the launch of Vert, the Company's first Quebec-exclusive brand. The first two strains to launch ...
The Valens Company Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2021
KELOWNA, BC– The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, reported its first quarter financial results for the period ended February 28, 2021. Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and ...
Premier Cannabis Brand COOKIES Founder and CEO Celebrates 4/20 with Cannabis and Comedy
SAN FRANCISCO– Premier Cannabis Brand COOKIES Founder and CEO Gilbert Milam Jr. aka Berner hosts "Couch Locked," a 420 Comedy Show on April 20, 2021, the holiday celebrating marijuana. The hybrid live/virtual event is co-hosted by comedians Michael Blackson and Paul Rodriguez and ...
The Emerald Cup Announces 2021 Award Winners
LOS ANGELES – The pandemic did not stop the “Academy Awards of Cannabis” known as The Emerald Cup from celebrating excellence in the sungrown cannabis world and awarding the “best-in-class” in their community. Airing live, The ...
Aphria Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Proposed Arrangement With Tilray
LEAMINGTON, ON–(TSX: APHA) (NASDAQ: APHA), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, today announced that its holders of Aphria's common shares at the special meeting of Aphria Shareholders approved the previously announced arrangement under the Business ...
Lumiera Health Begins Sales Of Awaye™ Pain Relief Cream and Launches DTC e-Commerce
MONTREAL– Lumiera Health Inc. (TSXV: NHP), a company specializing in the development and commercialization of evidence-based botanical products for the healthcare industry, announced the launch of Awaye™ pain relief cream for the Canadian market. Awaye™ provides ...
C21 Announces Release Date of Fiscal Year End Financial Results
VANCOUVER, B.C.,– C21 Investments Inc. (CSE: CXXI) (OTCQX: CXXIF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company today announces it will release its year end audited financial results on May 18, 2021. The Company has received the requisite approvals ...
Nextleaf Solutions Awarded U.S. Patent for Synthesizing THC-O-Acetate
VANCOUVER, B.C.– Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF) (FSE: L0MA), the world's most innovative cannabis processor, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the Company a patent pertaining to a ...
Tryp Therapeutics to Host Investor Day on April 22
SAN DIEGO– Tryp Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing clinical-stage compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs, announced that it will be hosting its quarterly Investor Day on Thursday, April 22 ...
Grower Essentials: The Gas Lantern Technique
OAKLAND, California – Cannabis cultivation - and agriculture in general - go back thousands of years. And while incredible technological advances have been made, even more so recently, there are some tried and true methods ...
Tips For Mellowing Out When Too High
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – The story is all too familiar. You eat an infused cookie or take one dab too many and all of a sudden are lost in a fog of anxiety, sweat, and fatigue ...
Tips For Mellowing Out When Too High
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – The story is all too familiar. You eat an infused cookie or take one dab too many and all of a sudden are lost in a fog of anxiety, sweat, and fatigue ...
Organigram Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results
MONCTON, New Brunswick – Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis, announced its results for the second quarter ended February 28, 2021. “Although Q2 ...
Forian Announces $12 Million Private Placement of Common Stock
NEWTOWN, Pa.,– Forian Inc. (Nasdaq:FORA), a provider of software and technology-enabled services for the healthcare and cannabis industries, announced today that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group of institutional and ...
New Mexico Becomes 17th U.S. State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
SANTA FE – New Mexico has become the 17th state to legalize recreational cannabis after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation today, joining a national movement to decriminalize cannabis. Cannabis laws are increasingly seen as ...
Research Shows Sustained Improvements In Chronic Pain Patients Who Use Cannabis
BOSTON - The long-term use of cannabis provides sustained improvements in patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. A new study: “No pain, all gain? Researchers from ...
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 ...
