Legal Affairs
How Professional Services Firms That Serve Cannabis Can Thrive in the Wellness Industry
NEW YORK- Professional service providers — from accountants and attorneys to brand strategists and tech consultants — have played an indispensable role in legitimizing and professionalizing the Cannabis sector. These same firms now have a ...
Curaleaf Executive Vice Chairman Adopts Automated Share Sales Plan
STAMFORD – Joseph F. Lusardi, executive vice chairman of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., has put in a place an automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to sell company shares, a move designed to handle tax obligations tied ...
Oregon Invites Input on Psilocybin Service Center Regulations Through New Advisory Panel
SALEM – State health officials in Oregon are seeking participants for a rules advisory committee that will shape permanent guidelines on the temporary use of licensed Psilocybin Service Centers, as applications close in less than ...
Maryland Collects $18.4M in Cannabis Tax Revenue for April-June Quarter
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Comptroller's Office issued a quarterly report showing the state gathered more than $18.4 million in sales tax from adult-use Cannabis between April and June 2025, a period that saw the Central ...
Delta-8 THC Consumption Peaks in States Lacking Adult-Use Cannabis Access, Study Finds
SAN DIEGO – A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego reveals that adults, residing in states where recreational Cannabis remains illegal, are almost twice as likely to use delta-8 ...
NORML Calls for MORE Act Support to Transform Federal Cannabis Policy
LOS ANGELES – On August 29, a group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068). The legislation seeks to remove (deschedule) Cannabis entirely from the Controlled Substances Act ...
SHF Holdings Introduces Banking Solution for Cannabis Businesses and Financial Institutions
DENVER – SHF Holdings, Inc. operating as Safe Harbor Financial, has launched a new Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program, designed to streamline financial services for banks and credit unions serving the regulated Cannabis industry. Announced ...
How Professional Services Firms That Serve Cannabis Can Thrive in the Wellness Industry
NEW YORK- Professional service providers — from accountants and attorneys to brand strategists and tech consultants — have played an indispensable role in legitimizing and professionalizing the Cannabis sector. These same firms now have a ...
Curaleaf Executive Vice Chairman Adopts Automated Share Sales Plan
STAMFORD – Joseph F. Lusardi, executive vice chairman of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., has put in a place an automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to sell company shares, a move designed to handle tax obligations tied ...
Oregon Invites Input on Psilocybin Service Center Regulations Through New Advisory Panel
SALEM – State health officials in Oregon are seeking participants for a rules advisory committee that will shape permanent guidelines on the temporary use of licensed Psilocybin Service Centers, as applications close in less than ...
Week In Review: New York Faces Challenges with Illicit Cannabis Shops: New Hampshire Senate Committee Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week In Review: DEA Reschedules Cannabis At Last; Schumer Reintroduces CAOA; Georgia Governor Enacts New Hemp Law; Minnesota Updates Cannabis Laws
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week In Review: MedMen Winds Up Wound Up; U.S. & State Legislators Address Diverse Cannabis-Related Issues; Study Finds THC Increases Survival Time in Palliative Patients; Dutchie Falls Over on 420…Again
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week In Review: Kentucky Advances Medical Cannabis Licensing Schedule; Massachusetts Dispenses Social Equity Grants; California Advances Psychedelics Bill
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, not so well. Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry ...
Week In Review: Vangst Acquire CannabizTeam; Washington D.C. Enhances Medical Cannabis Regs; Petalfast Acquires Flow Distribution; Canadian Cannabis Sales Dip; DEA Plan Hearing on Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, not so well. Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry ...
Week In Review: Florida Supreme Court Greenlights Adult Use; Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Legalization Bill; Colombia’s Medical Cannabis Exports Surge to $10.8 Million Amid Regulatory Enhancements
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s earnings season with updates from some of the leading MSOs outlined below, along with a helping of innovations and financial insights from ...
New York State Advances Cannabis Industry with License Expansion and Financial Support
NEW YORK — In a significant move aimed at bolstering the burgeoning cannabis industry in New York, the Cannabis Control Board voted last week to significantly expand the market's infrastructure by awarding licenses to 114 ...
Schumer Amplifies Push for Cannabis Banking Reform Through Public Petition
NEW YORK- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is intensifying efforts to advance the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFER) Banking Act, employing a public petition to highlight the critical need for banking access for cannabis ...
Expert Panel Recommends Pharmacy Access and Tax Reforms for Canada’s Cannabis Sector
LOS ANGELES- An expert panel appointed by the government to review Canada's Cannabis Act has proposed several key changes aimed at refining the nation’s adult-use legalization framework. After 18 months of deliberation, the panel released ...
Curaleaf Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Canadian Cannabis Operator
LOS ANGELES- Curaleaf Holdings, a figure in the cannabis industry, is advancing its international presence through the acquisition of Northern Green Canada, a licensed cannabis producer that specializes in the import-export market. This move, the ...
IRS Guidance Signals Potential Shift in Federal Approach to Cannabis Industry Cash Transactions
NEW YORK- In a move that may herald a more accommodating stance by federal agencies towards the burgeoning cannabis industry, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a memo that could significantly alter the financial ...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Reaffirms Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development from Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has once again vocalized her backing for critical cannabis banking legislation, emphasizing the urgency of resolving financial barriers faced by state-regulated cannabis ...
Germany Approves Historic Cannabis Legalization Measure
LOS ANGELES- In a landmark decision, lawmakers in Germany's Bundesrat have voted to approve the CanG measure, paving the way for the national legalization of adult-use cannabis. The Bundesrat's approval follows the previous endorsement by ...
Settlement Talks Underway in Dispute Over Cannabis Dispensary Location in Syracuse Suburb
NEW YORK- In a recent development that underscores the intricate legal and regulatory landscape of New York's cannabis market, TJ's Cannabis of Liverpool has entered settlement discussions with the New York Office of Cannabis Management ...
South Dakota Implements Stringent Cannabis Regulations Amidst Growing Industry Scrutiny
LOS ANGELES- This week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) enacted two significant pieces of legislation aimed at tightening control over the cannabis industry within the state. The first bill empowers law enforcement and other ...
Clinical Trial Explores Psychedelic Treatment for Depression
LOS ANGELES- In a move within the field of psychiatric treatment, MindBio Therapeutics Corp. has announced the launch of its Phase 2B clinical trial, investigating the potential of psychedelics in treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). ...
Oregon Launches Unified Licensing Platform for Cannabis and Alcohol Businesses
LOS ANGELES – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) introduced a groundbreaking online system on Monday, aimed at streamlining the licensing process for the state's cannabis and alcohol industries. The newly unveiled Cannabis and ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Sue Township Over Community Impact Fees
LOS ANGELES – In a legal challenge that underscores the tensions between cannabis businesses and local regulations, three cannabis retailers have initiated a lawsuit against a Massachusetts township. Theory Wellness, Community Growth Partners Great Barrington ...
TerrAscend Charts New Fiscal Path Amid Cannabis Industry’s Tax Challenges
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp. a igure in the multi-state cannabis sector, has announced a bold fiscal maneuver during its financial disclosures for the fourth quarter and the entirety of the 2023 fiscal year. The Canadian-headquartered ...
Awakn Life Sciences Advances Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
LOS ANGELES- Awakn Life Sciences Corp. a biotechnology company, has made significant strides in the treatment of addiction, particularly Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), with its recent investigative study on a proprietary S-ketamine oral thin film ...
Ayr Wellness Eyes Expansion into Emerging Cannabis Markets Amid Revenue Growth
LOS ANGELES- Ayr Wellness Inc, a multistate operator based in Miami, is setting its sights on significant expansion opportunities within the burgeoning adult-use cannabis market. In a recent earnings call, CEO David Goubert conveyed a ...
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Reports Amid Cannabis Industry Momentum
LOS ANGELES- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. an Illinois-based cannabis real estate investment trust (REIT), has disclosed a substantial 17% increase in net interest income for the fiscal year 2023, reaching $57.1 million. This ...
NECANN: New England’s Leading Cannabis Convention Returns to Boston
BOSTON, (March 18, 2024) -NECANN will host its 10th Annual New England Cannabis Convention March 22-23 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston presented by Futurola. This year’s event has grown into a 3rd exhibit ...
Announcing: New Show on Highly Capitalized: ‘Human Capital with Liesl Bernard’: A Fresh Take on HR in Cannabis & Wellness Industries
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ Introducing "Human Capital" with Liesl Bernard, a new online news show set to air bi-monthly on HighlyCapitalized.com, and dedicated to exploring the vital topic of human resources within companies, ...
Verano Holdings Reports 2023 Financial Outcomes
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp a player in the multi-state cannabis industry, has disclosed its financial performance for the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2023, demonstrating resilience and strategic growth despite facing industry-wide challenges. ...
