Legal Affairs
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Federal Cannabis Prohibition
LOS ANGELES- A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that just 12 percent of U.S. adults support a federal prohibition on cannabis, with the remaining 88 percent favoring legalization in some form—either solely ...
Republican Lawmakers Move to Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Undermining Federal Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.. Just as the Biden administration’s long-awaited cannabis rescheduling effort appeared to be gaining traction, Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee have moved to shut it down—using their control of a key budget bill ...
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 ...
Analysis: A Tale of Two Markets: U.S. Cannabis at a Crossroads as Global Momentum Builds — and Backtracks
LOS ANGELES-The U.S. cannabis industry stands divided. Some state markets are opening and expanding, while others are contracting under the weight of high taxes, regulatory friction, and unrelenting illicit competition. But across all markets, uncertainty ...
California’s Cannabis Tax Hike Could Break the Legal Market — Just as It Was Starting to Stabilize
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis market, already strained by price compression, regulatory overload, and illicit competition, took another hit on July 1 as the state’s cannabis excise tax officially jumped from 15% to 19%. The ...
Analysis: California’s Cannabis Catastrophe: Why the July 1 Tax Hike Threatens an Already-Struggling Industry
LOS ANGELES-California's legal cannabis industry just got hit with a devastating blow. As of July 1, 2025, the cannabis excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a nearly 27% hike — pushing total taxes ...
Thai Cannabis Stores Face Uncertainty as Government Tightens Sales Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Thailand’s government has introduced a new order—published in the Royal Gazette on June 26, 2025—mandating that cannabis can now only be sold with a valid medical prescription from licensed practitioners. Cannabis buds have been reclassified ...
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Federal Cannabis Prohibition
LOS ANGELES- A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that just 12 percent of U.S. adults support a federal prohibition on cannabis, with the remaining 88 percent favoring legalization in some form—either solely ...
Republican Lawmakers Move to Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Undermining Federal Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.. Just as the Biden administration’s long-awaited cannabis rescheduling effort appeared to be gaining traction, Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee have moved to shut it down—using their control of a key budget bill ...
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 ...
Trulieve Contributes $5 Million to Florida Recreational Cannabis Campaign
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve, a medical cannabis company, has contributed an additional $5 million to support the campaign for legalizing recreational cannabis in Florida. This donation, made on July 15th, was directed to the Smart & ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Quarterly Earnings
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported its quarterly earnings on Thursday, June 20th, surprising analysts with a positive earnings per share (EPS) of $0.11. This result significantly surpassed the consensus estimate of a $0.18 loss ...
Texas Cities Advance Cannabis Decriminalization Efforts Amid Legal Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Activists in several Texas cities are pushing for cannabis decriminalization, with measures set to appear on the November ballot in Lockhart, Dallas, and potentially Bastrop. These initiatives aim to reduce penalties for possession ...
Tilray Brands Reports 26% Increase in Revenue for Fiscal 2024
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands announced a 26% increase in net revenue for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, reaching $789 million. This result surpassed Wall Street analysts' projections of $783 million. The company's growth ...
Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2024: Exploring the Future of Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) is thrilled to announce its annual conference, scheduled for October 4-5, 2024, at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its inception in 2019, ...
Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Assets in Virginia, Arizona for $105 Million
NEW YORK- Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based cannabis operator, has reached an agreement to acquire the plant-touching operations of The Cannabist Co. in Arizona and Virginia. The acquisition, valued at $105 million in a mix ...
Kamala Harris Emerges as Pro-Cannabis Advocate Amidst Potential Presidential Bid
LOS ANGELES- Vice President Kamala Harris, once opposed to cannabis legalization during her tenure as District Attorney of San Francisco, has now become a leading advocate for the cause. In April, she made history as ...
Organigram Advances Cannabis Product Portfolio with $1M Investment in Phylos
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Holdings Inc. has announced the completion of a partial third tranche investment of $1 million into Phylos Bioscience Inc., a U.S.-based cannabis genetics company. This investment is part of a broader strategy ...
DeSantis Criticizes Cannabis Legalization Initiative’s Ballot Inclusion
LOS ANGELES- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed concerns over the state's cannabis legalization initiative, known as Amendment 3, during a Florida Sheriffs' Association conference. DeSantis argued that the ballot summary for the amendment does not ...
SNDL Announces Major Restructuring, Job Cuts to Save $20 Million Annually
LOS ANGELES- Canadian cannabis company SNDL Inc. has announced a significant financial restructuring plan, which includes the elimination of 106 full-time positions. The restructuring aims to optimize corporate overhead spending and consolidate its cannabis segments ...
Minnesota Opens Social Equity License Application for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has initiated the first social equity business license application process for the state's adult-use cannabis market. The application window, which began on Wednesday, will remain open ...
Tilray Brands’ Aphria RX GmbH Receives License Under Germany’s New Cannabis Law
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands, Inc. announced that its German subsidiary, Aphria RX GmbH, has received a cultivation license under Germany's newly enacted adult-use cannabis legalization law. The facility, previously licensed in 2019 for Germany's medical ...
Dallas Officials Approve Cannabis Decriminalization Petition for November Ballot
LOS ANGELES- Dallas officials have finalized a petition allowing voters to decide on a cannabis decriminalization ordinance this November. The proposed measure aims to make the enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor cannabis ...
Ohio Accelerates Adult-Use Cannabis Program Implementation
LOS ANGELES- The rulemaking process for Ohio's pending adult-use cannabis program is progressing rapidly, with sales expected to start by the third quarter of this year. Following voter approval of Issue 2, which legalized cannabis ...
Field Trip Health Ltd. Shares Rise 5.8% Amid Increased Trading Volume
LOS ANGELES- Field Trip Health Ltd. experienced a 5.8% increase in its share price during trading on Tuesday. The stock reached a high of C$1.11, before settling at C$1.09 by the end of the trading ...
Delaware Legalizes Cannabis: Recreational Sales Expected by Late 2024 or Early 2025
LOS ANGELES- Delaware recently legalized adult-use cannabis, but it may be up to two years before consumers can purchase it legally. According to Zoë Patchell, executive director of the Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network, the state's ...
Study Highlights Psilocybin’s Significant Impact on Brain Function and Potential Therapeutic Uses
LOS ANGELES- A recent small randomized controlled trial has revealed that a single high dose of psilocybin induces significant and persistent changes in brain functional networks in healthy adults. The findings, published in Nature, provide ...
Medical Cannabis: Growth and Investment in 2024
LOS ANGELES- The medical cannabis industry is navigating 2024 with key players like Grow Group and Somai Pharmaceuticals leveraging new regulations and market dynamics to achieve ambitious growth targets. This article examines the recent developments ...
FDA and FTC Target Delta-8 THC Edibles Resembling Popular Snacks
LOS ANGELES- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are taking action against companies selling delta-8 THC edibles packaged to resemble popular snacks, often marketed towards children. Delta-8 THC is ...
Numinus Wellness: Financial Challenges and Strategic Growth in Mental Health Care
LOS ANGELES- Numinus Wellness is at the forefront of transforming mental health care, focusing on innovative treatments, strategic mergers, and operational refinements. This article delves into the market trends, financial performance, and strategic initiatives shaping ...
Constellation Brands: Analysts Maintain Ratings
LOS ANGELES- On Monday, Argus reaffirmed its Buy rating on shares of Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), maintaining a price target of $306.00. Argus notes the stock's value, currently trading at 18 times the firm's fiscal ...
Canopy Growth Experiences Decline in Short Interest Amid Market Activity
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Co. saw a significant decrease in short interest in June. As of June 30, short interest totaled 8,730,000 shares, a 20.7% decline from 11,010,000 shares on June 15. With an average ...
Snoop Dogg Launches First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary and Product Line
LOS ANGELES- Snoop Dogg has launched his first licensed cannabis dispensary, S.W.E.D., and an exclusive product line under the Death Row Cannabis brand. The shop, located near LAX airport in Los Angeles, opened on July ...
GOP-Led House Committee Approves Spending Bill Blocking Cannabis Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- A key Republican-led House committee has approved a large-scale spending bill that would block the Justice Department from rescheduling cannabis. Additionally, the bill amends a longstanding rider protecting medical cannabis states from federal ...
Critics Slam Thai Government’s Approach to Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Critics have strongly opposed the Thai government's plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, arguing that it will harm businesses involved in cannabis-based products and undermine investor confidence in the country. On July ...
