Legal Affairs
Blüm Holdings to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Blüm Holdings Inc, a California-based publicly traded holding company and cannabis operator, has signed a binding all‑stock agreement to acquire a majority stake in a licensed adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensary in Northern ...
Colorado Legal Cannabis Market Sees Sustained Growth Through 2030
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry report estimates that Colorado’s legal cannabis market, valued at approximately USD 2.59 billion in 2024, is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% between 2025 and 2030—reaching ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of European Arm in Bold Strategic Move
LOS ANGELES - In a major development out of the cannabis industry, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA, OTCQX: CURLF) has just announced it’s taken full ownership of Curaleaf International, buying out its minority partner’s stake ...
New Mexico Senate Committee Advances Medical Psilocybin Legislation
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Senate Bill 219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, which proposes the establishment of a regulated program for the therapeutic use of psilocybin. This approval ...
Idaho Legislature Advances Constitutional Amendment on Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Idaho Senate has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would grant the legislature exclusive authority over the legalization of cannabis and other substances. This measure, known as House Joint ...
Analysis: Cannabis Capital on the Rise: A Resilient Industry Continues To Grow
NEW YORK–Despite persistent regulatory frustrations, wholesale price compression, slowing growth, and historically low stock prices, the cannabis capital markets are showing unexpected strength. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, global cannabis capital raises surged to $2.3 ...
California Seizes $534 Million in Illegal Cannabis in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, California enforcement officials seized illegal cannabis valued at approximately $534 million, underscoring the state's commitment to regulating its cannabis industry. Enforcement Actions and Seizures The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force ...
Blüm Holdings to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Blüm Holdings Inc, a California-based publicly traded holding company and cannabis operator, has signed a binding all‑stock agreement to acquire a majority stake in a licensed adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensary in Northern ...
Colorado Legal Cannabis Market Sees Sustained Growth Through 2030
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry report estimates that Colorado’s legal cannabis market, valued at approximately USD 2.59 billion in 2024, is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% between 2025 and 2030—reaching ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of European Arm in Bold Strategic Move
LOS ANGELES - In a major development out of the cannabis industry, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA, OTCQX: CURLF) has just announced it’s taken full ownership of Curaleaf International, buying out its minority partner’s stake ...
Cannabis Events Plan Comeback, Anticipating End of Pandemic
LOS ANGELES – The cannabis events circuit is coming back to life after the long hiatus because of the pandemic. Of the recent events announced, these include the annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo is ...
Kristen Bell Launches Happy Dance CBD Brand with Cronos Group
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. (TSX: CRON) today announced the launch of Happy Dance, a new, clean, simple CBD skincare brand, co-founded with actress and New York Times best-selling author Kristen Bell. Happy Dance launches with ...
Khiron Becomes First Colombian Company to Legally Export Cannabis To Europe
TORONTO– Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) a vertically integrated cannabis compant with core operations in Latin America and Europe, has announced the Company has successfully exported its registered Colombian cannabis strains, in live clones, to Europe. ...
BT DE Investments Inc. Acquires Stake in Organigram Holdings
WILMINGTON, Del.– BT DE Investments Inc. announced today that it has acquired 58,336,392 common shares of Organigram Holdings Inc. in an agreement dated March 10, 2021. The Purchaser is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of British ...
Lucky Strike Maker Invests $177 Million In Organigram To Develop Cannabis Products
MONCTON, New Brunswick – Organigram announced a C$221 million strategic investment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of BAT. The BAT subsidiary has subscribed for approximately 58.3 million common shares of OGI, which represents a 19.9% equity interest ...
Psychedelic Company Delic Appoints Zak Garcia From BulletProof As New CMO
VANCOUVER, BC – Delic Holdings, a psychedelic wellness-focused company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zak Garcia, former CMO of Bulletproof Inc., makers of Bulletproof® Coffee, as Chief Marketing Officer. (Pictured: Zak Garcia) Matt Stang commented "Zak ...
Akerna to Acquire Viridian Sciences SAP Software System
DENVER – Akerna, an enterprise software and compliance technology provider, developer of the cannabis industry's first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology, announced it signed an agreement to acquire Viridian Sciences, a cannabis business ...
Silo Wellness Strikes Deal With Bob Marley Estate For Mushroom Brand
MONTEGO BAY–Silo Wellness Inc., a wellness company in the psychedelics and functional mushrooms, announced it has entered into a multi-year license agreement with the family of legendary musician Bob Marley for the exclusive worldwide rights ...
Mexico’s Congress Approves Landmark Cannabis Bill
MEXICO CITY — Lawmakers in Mexico approved a bill Wednesday night to legalize recreational cannabis which creates the largest market for cannabis in the world, eclipsing their neighbor, California. The measure is widely expected to ...
Akerna To Announce 4th Q & Results To December 31, 2020, Monday, March 22, 2021.
DENVER– Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software, leading compliance technology provider and developer of the cannabis industry's first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform), will report financial results for the quarter ended December ...
Survey Finds A Majority Of New York Voters Support Accelerated Rollout Of Legalized Cannabis
WAKEFIELD, Mass., – A new survey conducted by Siena College Research Institute on behalf of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. a U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, finds 57% of New Yorkers favor a faster rollout ...
Top Tips For Using CBD For Arthritis Pain Management
HCN– Cannabidiol (CBD) has been widely popularized as a potential treatment for forms of chronic pain such as arthritis pain and other types of joint pain. Does the science support the idea that CBD might ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Oceania
HCN Investigates – Oceania, which comprises Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding islands, is expected to embrace both medical and recreational cannabis in the near future. According to cannabis analytics firm Prohibition Partners, the Oceanian ...
Dip Devices “Little Dipper” Promises Big Dabs From A Little Package
For the consummate cannabis concentrate enthusiast, one form of dabbing is never enough. Sometimes a massive rig made of heady glass complete with matching blowtorch is the flavor of the moment, other times an e-nail ...
California Cannabis Brand Launches Purposeful Pre-Rolls Donating $8.46 To Help End Mass Incarceration
VENICE, CA, – Substance, a premium California cannabis brand committed to propelling racial equity will release limited edition premium pre-rolls to help in the fight to end mass incarceration. In a purposeful collaboration ...
Mexico’s Landmark Cannabis Bill One Step Closer To Becoming Law
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Two special committees of Mexico’s Lower House of Congress late on Monday approved a draft bill to decriminalize marijuana and sent it on to the full chamber, bringing it a step ...
Veterans Action Council Announce Policy ”Green Paper” On Cannabis For Vets
CARLSBAD, Calif., – The Green Paper outlines significant and key concerns within the medical cannabis community, and what the Veterans Action Council feel are potential remedies, particularly as they relate to our Veterans. As Veterans of the ...
Woman’s International History Month: Investigating Cannabis and Pregnancy
OAKLAND – 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 ...
Curaleaf to Enter European Cannabis Market with Acquisition of EMMAC Life Sciences Limited
WAKEFIELD, Mass.,– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) , a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EMMAC Life Sciences Limited ("EMMAC"), ...
Hemp in Everything Signs Exclusive Deal with CBD Lounge
CHARLOTTE, N.C.,– Hemp in Everything - a company devoted to natural and organically -grown hemp-infused lifestyle products - today announced an exclusive partnership with Hideaway Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hideaway, located at 2710 Tuckaseegee Road, is the ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2020 Financial Results
TORONTO – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified organically grown cannabis, reports its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ...
Last Prisoner Project Calls on President Biden to Grant Clemency to Federal Cannabis Prisoners
NEW YORK – The Last Prisoner Project has launched 'A Time To Heal,' an advocacy campaign calling on President Biden to leverage his clemency power to commute the sentences of thousands of people unjustifiably incarcerated ...
Curaleaf Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2020 Financial and Operational Results
WAKEFIELD, Mass.– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. ...
TILT Launching Female-Forward Brand ”Her Highness NYC” Into Mass.
PHOENIX – TILT Holdings Inc. (CSE: TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF), a provider of business solutions to the global cannabis industry that includes inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development, distribution and retail, is pleased to announce ...
Justice Arrives For 26,000 San Diegans: Cannabis Felonies Reduced To Misdemeanors
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that San Diego County announced that nearly 26,000 people with felony cannabis-law violations on their records in San Diego County had them reduced to misdemeanors last month. ...
