Legal Affairs
EU Cannabis Imports Explained: Rules, Regulations, Safety & Quality Control
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports reached 56.9 tons in Q3 2025, a 19% jump from the prior period and a fresh record that highlights the market's relentless pull. With an estimated 900k prescriptions ...
Gallup Reveals First Dip in Years for Cannabis Legalization Public Support
LOS ANGELES – A fresh Gallup survey reveals that 64% of American adults now back making Cannabis use legal, a figure that marks the first decline in overall support since 2019 and pulls back from ...
New York Updates Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising Regulations
NEW YORK – The New York State Cannabis Control Board finalized amendments to its packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising regulations, marking a significant step in refining the state's adult-use Cannabis market. The changes aim to ...
Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at ...
Alternaleaf Rolls Out Targeted Cannabis Program for UK Women’s Health Issues
LONDON – Alternaleaf, the United Kingdom's online medical Cannabis clinic, launched a new service this week aimed at treating gynecological and hormonal disorders with therapies involving Cannabis. The initiative marks the first of its kind ...
The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal moment in the global history of Cannabis regulation unfolded at the Geneva Opium Conference, held from November 1924 to February 1925. Organized by the League ...
Missouri Cannabis Sales Fall to $118.9M in September
ST. LOUIS – Retailers in Missouri reported $118.9 million in Cannabis sales for September, a drop from the previous month's total and the second-lowest figure of the year so far. The decline of about 9% ...
EU Cannabis Imports Explained: Rules, Regulations, Safety & Quality Control
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports reached 56.9 tons in Q3 2025, a 19% jump from the prior period and a fresh record that highlights the market's relentless pull. With an estimated 900k prescriptions ...
Gallup Reveals First Dip in Years for Cannabis Legalization Public Support
LOS ANGELES – A fresh Gallup survey reveals that 64% of American adults now back making Cannabis use legal, a figure that marks the first decline in overall support since 2019 and pulls back from ...
New York Updates Cannabis Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising Regulations
NEW YORK – The New York State Cannabis Control Board finalized amendments to its packaging, labeling, marketing, and advertising regulations, marking a significant step in refining the state's adult-use Cannabis market. The changes aim to ...
Massachusetts Orders Cease on THCV Products by Hemp Company
LOS ANGELES- The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has issued a cease and desist order to Bay State Extracts, a state-licensed hemp business, directing it to stop the production and sale of products containing ...
Ohio to Award Dual-Use Cannabis Licenses by June
LOS ANGELES- Ohio is set to begin the transition to allow existing medical cannabis dispensaries to sell cannabis recreationally. The state's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review has approved regulations for dual-use licenses, with applications ...
A Delays Hearing on Psychedelic Compounds
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has postponed a crucial administrative hearing originally scheduled for June on the proposed ban of two psychedelic compounds, 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroamphetamine (DOC). This decision follows a legal ...
U.S. Policy Shifts on Cannabis and Psilocybin for Chronic Pain Management
LOS ANGELES- In a landmark policy shift, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has announced plans to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, a category that includes less restricted ...
Global Landscape of Recreational Cannabis Legalization as of 2024
LOS ANGELES- As of April 2024, the global landscape for recreational cannabis legalization remains limited, with only nine countries having fully legalized its use nationwide, according to Visual Capitalist. Notably, Germany recently joined Malta and ...
Reunion Neuroscience Secures $103 Million for Development of Psychedelic Drug Therapy
LOS ANGELES- Reunion Neuroscience Inc., a developer of psychedelic drug treatments, has successfully raised $103 million in a Series A financing round. The round was co-led by MPM BioImpact and Novo Holdings, with additional participation ...
Thailand’s Prime Minister Proposes Recriminalization of Cannabis
LOS ANGELES - Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, announced on social media his intention to recriminalize cannabis, permitting its use solely for medicinal purposes. This move aligns with earlier suggestions from the country’s health minister ...
South Dakota Moves Toward Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML), a cannabis advocacy group, has recently submitted 29,030 signatures to South Dakota's Secretary of State in a bid to get an adult-use cannabis initiative on the ...
Vermont Legislature Passes Overdose Prevention Center Funding
LOS ANGELES -The Vermont legislature has recently passed a measure that aims to address the state's overdose crisis by establishing an overdose prevention center in Burlington. The Senate approved the proposal on May 2 with ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports First Quarter Results
NEW YORK- Green Thumb Industries Inc., a cannabis company, reported a net income of $31 million for the first quarter of 2023. Despite a slight decline from the fourth quarter revenue of $278 million, the ...
Canadian Medical Cannabis Exports Hit Record High Amid Domestic Decline
LOS ANGELES- Canada's medical cannabis industry has achieved a new milestone in exports, reaching a record CA$218 million in the fiscal year 2023-24, a substantial increase from CA$8 million in 2019-20. This surge is attributed ...
New York Faces Challenges with Illicit Cannabis Shops
NEW YORK- New York's legal cannabis market has faced significant hurdles since the state legalized adult use in March 2021. The market's expansion has been stymied by numerous lawsuits and changes in leadership, contributing to ...
New Hampshire Senate Committee Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- For the first time, a Senate committee in New Hampshire has approved a cannabis legalization bill, marking a significant milestone in the state's legislative history. House Bill 1633, which recently passed the Senate ...
New Jersey Cannabis Sales Hit Record High Despite Slowing Growth
NEW YORK- Cannabis retailers in New Jersey have achieved a new quarterly sales record of $201 million in the first three months of 2024. This represents a notable 38% increase in year-over-year growth and sets ...
Decline in Medical Cannabis Registrations in New Jersey and New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- Recent reports have highlighted a significant decline in the number of registered medical cannabis patients in New Jersey and New Mexico, following the launch of adult-use cannabis markets in both states. According to ...
UK Study Finds Psilocybin Effective in Treating Depression
LOS ANGELES- A recent study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom has found promising results for psilocybin, the active psychedelic compound in "magic mushrooms," as a treatment for depression. The study, which was reported ...
Illinois Expands Cannabis Retail Licenses to Enhance Social Equity
LOS ANGELES- The Illinois state government has introduced an additional 35 social equity cannabis retail licenses to its recreational market, a move announced late last week, with expectations to issue another 13 in the forthcoming ...
Decline in Medical Cannabis Patients Following Adult-Use Market Launches
LOS ANGELES- Recent data from New Jersey and New Mexico has highlighted a significant decrease in the number of registered medical cannabis patients, coinciding with the establishment of adult-use cannabis markets in these states. Reports ...
New Initiative Explores Cultural and Societal Impacts of Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- The University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University have launched a groundbreaking collaborative initiative titled "Psychedelics in Society and Culture" aimed at expanding research into the cultural, societal, and humanistic aspects of psychedelics. ...
Missouri Court Upholds Local Cannabis Sales Taxes
LOS ANGELES- A recent ruling by St. Louis County Circuit Judge Brian May has affirmed the authority of Missouri cities and counties to impose their own sales taxes on cannabis dispensaries, in addition to the ...
Alaska House Advances Legislation to Prepare for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
LOS ANGELES- The Alaska House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at preparing the state for the potential federal approval of psychedelic-assisted therapies. The measure, known as House Bill 228 (HB 228), was approved with ...
Cannabis Industry Licensing Trends
LOS ANGELES- The rapid expansion of the cannabis industry in North America has shown signs of cooling in the first quarter of 2024, with a noticeable decline in the number of both active licenses and ...
Red Light Holland Advances Psilocybin Research with Successful Truffle Testing
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp., a production and distribution of functional mushrooms and psilocybin truffles, has announced the successful initial testing and dehydration of psilocybin truffles at CCrest Laboratories Inc. in Montreal, Canada. This ...
Minnesota Senate Advances Cannabis Legislation
LOS ANGELES- The Minnesota Senate has passed a measure aimed at advancing the regulation and legalization of cannabis, with a narrow vote of 34 to 32, following its approval in the House last month by ...
Canopy Growth Secures Additional Funding Amid Financial Struggles
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian cannabis producer, announced a new round of funding, securing approximately $50 million through a financing deal. This funding follows a $35 million capital raise in January and comes ...
