Legal Affairs
Texas Regulators Set Age Limit on Hemp-Derived THC Sales
AUSTIN – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to bar liquor-license holders from selling hemp-derived THC products to customers under 21, marking the state's initial response to Governor Greg Abbott's call ...
High Tide Expands Canna Cabana Footprint in Ontario and Alberta
CALGARY – High Tide, Inc. announced plans to open three new Canna Cabana stores in the coming weeks, adding dispensaries in North York and Etobicoke, Ontario, and Fort McMurray, Alberta. The move pushes the company's ...
Porter’s Five Forces Unpack Cannabis Sector Pressures: Insights for 2025 Investors
LOS ANGELES – The boards of multi-state operators and decision-makers orchestrating Cannabis deals, investors and analysts, the experts behind cultivation ops in emerging markets and the multilevel executives in our industry often turn to a ...
Canadian Legal Cannabis Industry Contributes $16 Billion to GDP in 2024, Report Reveals
TORONTO – A new report from Organigram Global Inc., in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, details the substantial economic role of Canada's legal Cannabis industry last year. The sector added more than $16 ...
Cultivation Sector Outshines Modest Cannabis Capital Drop, Viridian Capital Advisors Reports
LOS ANGELES – Capital raising in the Cannabis industry has dipped slightly this year, with year-to-date (YTD) totals reaching $1.54 billion as of September 2025, a 2.4% drop from $1.58 billion in the same period ...
Delaware OMC Reports $7.4M in First Month of Recreational Cannabis Sales
DOVER – Retailers in Delaware sold about $7.4 million worth of Cannabis products in the first month after recreational sales began on August 1, according to a report from the state's Office of the Marijuana ...
AYR Locks In $50M Bridge Loan to Strengthen Restructuring Efforts
MIAMI – AYR Wellness Inc., a vertically integrated multistate Cannabis operator, has finalized a senior secured bridge credit agreement offering up to $50 million in funding to maintain operations and advance its restructuring plan. The ...
Texas Regulators Set Age Limit on Hemp-Derived THC Sales
AUSTIN – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to bar liquor-license holders from selling hemp-derived THC products to customers under 21, marking the state's initial response to Governor Greg Abbott's call ...
High Tide Expands Canna Cabana Footprint in Ontario and Alberta
CALGARY – High Tide, Inc. announced plans to open three new Canna Cabana stores in the coming weeks, adding dispensaries in North York and Etobicoke, Ontario, and Fort McMurray, Alberta. The move pushes the company's ...
Porter’s Five Forces Unpack Cannabis Sector Pressures: Insights for 2025 Investors
LOS ANGELES – The boards of multi-state operators and decision-makers orchestrating Cannabis deals, investors and analysts, the experts behind cultivation ops in emerging markets and the multilevel executives in our industry often turn to a ...
MindMed Reports Q2 2024 Financials, Advances Clinical Programs
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. a clinical biopharmaceutical company focusing on treatments for brain health disorders, released its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company also provided updates on its ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. a licensed producer specializing in organic and premium cannabis, released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company reported record net revenue of CAD 12.1 ...
Filament Health Reports Q2 2024 Results
LOS ANGELES- Filament Health Corp, a clinical psychedelic drug development company, has released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company highlighted its progress in advancing drug candidates targeting substance ...
Dispensary vs. Experience: Retail Models Disrupting the Cannabis Consumer Journey
LOS ANGELES — Cannabis retail is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond traditional dispensary models to offer more immersive and meaningful customer experiences, represented in the rising introduction of consumption lounges. Companies like NorCal's Urbana ...
North Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization for Third Time
LOS ANGELES- North Dakota voters will have another opportunity to legalize adult-use cannabis this November after Secretary of State Michael Howe announced on August 12 that the necessary signatures had been validated for the measure ...
Tilray Expands U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Four Molson Coors Craft Breweries
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands has announced the acquisition of four craft breweries from Molson Coors, marking a significant expansion of its U.S. operations. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquired breweries ...
Optimi Health and Psyence Biomedical Sign LOI for Psilocybin Supply Agreement
LOS ANGELES- Optimi Health, a GMP-approved and Health Canada-licensed psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Psyence Biomedical Ltd. . This partnership positions Optimi as the exclusive supplier of ...
Emerald Cup Unites with Local Oakland Dispensary Lounge Urbana for 20th Anniversary Celebrating Legacy and Community
OAKLAND — As the Emerald Cup marks its 20th anniversary this year, the event continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. Often hailed as the "Academy Awards of Cannabis," the Emerald Cup is ...
Silo Pharma Collaborates with WuXi AppTec for Preclinical MS Research
Silo Pharma Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, has entered into a collaboration with WuXi AppTec to conduct preclinical research on a novel peptide, SPU-16, aimed at treating multiple sclerosis (MS). This partnership focuses on assessing the ...
MariMed Reports Q2 2024 Earnings with Revenue Growth Amid Margin Pressures
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc., a Massachusetts-based multistate cannabis operator, reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, revealing strong revenue growth alongside increased expenses and margin pressures as the company continues to expand ...
Award-Winning Cannabis Farm Tikun Olam’s Secret to Exceptional Cannabis Yields
LOS ANGELES — An international award-winning cannabis company backed by 15 years of clinical research, Tikun Olam, knows a thing or two about growing world-class crops. They also know that optimizing their facility protocols can ...
Experts Advocate for Rescheduling Psilocybin to Unlock Mental Health and Economic Benefits
LOS ANGELES- A group of academics from The University of Manchester, supported by Policy@Manchester, has submitted evidence advocating for the rescheduling of psilocybin under the UK's drug laws. The submission, authored by Professor Jo Neill, ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2024 Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting robust revenue growth driven by strategic acquisitions and expanding operations. For the ...
AFC Gamma Reports Q2 2024 Earnings with Transition to Pure-Play Cannabis Lender
LOS ANGELES- AFC Gamma, Inc. a Florida-based commercial focused on the cannabis sector, reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reflecting its strategic shift to become a pure-play cannabis lender. The company ...
Harris-Walz Ticket First to Support Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz have made history by becoming the first major party presidential ticket to endorse the federal legalization of cannabis. This move aligns with the growing national ...
Growlink Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Enhance AI Capabilities and Integration Platform
LOS ANGELES- Growlink, a provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) controllers, sensors, and cultivation software for controlled environment agriculture, has closed a $2 million seed financing round led by Casa Verde Capital. The funding ...
Advanced Nutrients Honored with International Cannabis Award for Best Fertilizer USA 2024
LOS ANGELES — Advanced Nutrients continues to lead the cannabis cultivation market, garnering the International Cannabis Award for Best Fertilizer USA 2024. This recognition underscores the company's longstanding commitment to innovation and excellence in cannabis ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Cresco Labs Inc. has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showcasing significant improvements in profitability and maintaining strong market positions across several states. Key highlights from the report include: ...
Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation Recalls Over 2,600 Products for Inadequate Testing
LOS ANGELES- The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) announced a recall on Tuesday for 2,649 cannabis products sold by NGWMO, LLC to dispensary facilities. The recall was issued because the products did not undergo ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q1 Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2024. The company reported positive free cash flow, increased revenue, and substantial growth in its global ...
DEA’s Proposed Rescheduling of Cannabis Sparks Public Response
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed rescheduling cannabis under federal drug law, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. This shift reflects changing perceptions about cannabis, which is currently classified alongside ...
Trulieve Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve announced its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The results, reported in U.S. dollars and following U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), reflect continued growth and operational expansion. ...
NYC Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops Shutters 3,000, Creating Opportunities for Legal Retailers
LOS ANGELES- New York City has intensified its efforts to close nearly 3,000 unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, a move that could provide a boost for legal retailers struggling with high rents and intense competition. Since the ...
The Battle Over Recreational Cannabis Legalization Heats Up
LOS ANGELES- The debate around legalizing recreational cannabis continues to draw support and opposition from various societal factions. Central to this contentious issue is a push to amend state laws to allow adults aged 21 ...
Missouri Governor Signs Executive Order to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales
LOS ANGELES- Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order banning the sale of intoxicating, hemp-derived products in the state, effective September 1. The order prohibits the sale of hemp-derived products containing delta-8 and ...
