Legal Affairs
ANALYSIS: Germany’s Dual Medical Cannabis Market: A Tale of Two Systems
BERLIN- Since legalizing medical cannabis in 2017, Germany has built one of Europe’s most advanced frameworks for patient access. But today, two distinct markets dominate the scene: the slower-growing, regulated reimbursed segment and the dynamic, ...
ANALYSIS : The Looming End of Unregulated Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
LOS ANGELES- July 21, 2025 The hemp-derived THC loophole may be living on borrowed time. Over the past year, the unregulated market for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—most notably delta-8 and delta-10 THC—has come under increasing legal ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
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 ...
ANALYSIS: Germany’s Dual Medical Cannabis Market: A Tale of Two Systems
BERLIN- Since legalizing medical cannabis in 2017, Germany has built one of Europe’s most advanced frameworks for patient access. But today, two distinct markets dominate the scene: the slower-growing, regulated reimbursed segment and the dynamic, ...
ANALYSIS : The Looming End of Unregulated Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
LOS ANGELES- July 21, 2025 The hemp-derived THC loophole may be living on borrowed time. Over the past year, the unregulated market for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—most notably delta-8 and delta-10 THC—has come under increasing legal ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Papa & Barkley Hires Beauty Industry Leader As New CEO
EUREKA, Calif., – Papa & Barkley, a leading cannabis wellness products company in California, today announced various promotions and additions to its executive team. Evelyn Wang has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. Zeeshan Hyder has joined ...
Tilray CEO Sees US Cannabis Prohibition Ending by 2023
TORONTO – Brendan Kennedy, CEO of Canadian cannabis company Tilray, is optimistic that the United States will take steps toward federal legalization of cannabis in the near future, in statements reported today on CNBC. "I ...
Gage Cannabis Closes $50 Million Reg A+ Financing, Seeks To Go Public In Q1 2021
DETROIT – Forbes has reported today that Gage Cannabis Co. a leading high-quality craft cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, have closed at $50M Reg A+ financing round. It previously secured a minimum investment of ...
COOKIES Launch ”CAPS” A Blend of Mushrooms, Cannabinoids, and Terpenes
SAN FRANCISCO – International cannabis lifestyle brand COOKIES gives consumers an all-new way to manage their health and wellness with the launch of a novel three-in-one capsule product line that combines mushrooms, cannabinoids and terpenes designed to ...
New U.S. Senate Leader Endorses Ending Cannabis Prohibition
WASHINGTON – The change in Senate leadership means the increased potential for a number of policy areas to be addressed, including cannabis policy reform. With Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) now the first head of the upper ...
New Mexico Moves Ahead With Recreational Cannabis Legalization Plan
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced her support for a measure to legalize recreational cannabis in New Mexico for adults aged 21 and older, an economic development driver that would create ...
MedMen Must Pay Ex-CFO At Least $500K In Legal Fees
LOS ANGELES – A California state court ordered cannabis retailer, MedMen, to pay its former CFO $500,000 reimbursement of legal fees amid his retaliatory firing suit, noting his contract covered attorney fees in any eventuality. ...
Hawaii Cannabis Tax Proposal Plugs Budget Shortfalls
HONOLULU – 15 states in the United States have already legalized cannabis for recreational use. With Hawaiian tourism revenues vanishing with COVID, it's no surprise some Hawaii lawmakers are considering legalizing recreational cannabis. Despite years ...
Harvest Health & Recreation Uses Sale And Leaseback To Fund Florida Expansion
PHOENIX – Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV), a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., today announced the closing of a sale leaseback transaction with Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("IIP") ...
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, ...
