Legal Affairs
Rubicon Organics Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – In a Canadian Cannabis market that continues to reward quality and consistency, Rubicon Organics Inc. has posted a solid set of full-year results that underscore its position as a leader in the premium ...
Cannabist Strikes Deals to Exit Ohio and Delaware
CHELMSFORD – The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. signed definitive agreements to sell its Cannabis businesses in Ohio and Delaware and has started voluntary proceedings under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to support those deals ...
WSWA Launches Educational Resource on Hemp Beverage Regulation
WASHINGTON – The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the national trade association representing U.S. wine and spirits distributors, announced the rollout of a new online microsite outlining facts and policy options for overseeing ...
Prohibition Partners Released Poland Medical Cannabis Market Review
WARSAW – Prohibition Partners has published its Poland Medical Cannabis Market Review 2026, a detailed examination of pharmacy-level sales data through the full year 2025 along with projections for 2026 and 2027. The report, prepared ...
Opinion: The Hemp Industry Has Finally Split Into Two Lanes
LOS ANGELES- The word “hemp” can mean five different things depending on who is talking, that era is finally ending. The industry didn’t get simpler, federal policy is forcing it to. It’s something I have ...
Innovative Industrial Properties Reports Q4 FY2025 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO – Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., the real estate investment trust specializing in properties leased to Cannabis operators, reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results for the period ended December 31, 2025. For the full ...
LRS Publishes First Cannabis Industry Retirement Report
SEATTLE – The Cannabis industry has taken a notable step toward standardizing employee benefits with the release of its first dedicated retirement report, shedding light on a benefit long limited by federal restrictions. Leading Retirement ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – In a Canadian Cannabis market that continues to reward quality and consistency, Rubicon Organics Inc. has posted a solid set of full-year results that underscore its position as a leader in the premium ...
Cannabist Strikes Deals to Exit Ohio and Delaware
CHELMSFORD – The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. signed definitive agreements to sell its Cannabis businesses in Ohio and Delaware and has started voluntary proceedings under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to support those deals ...
WSWA Launches Educational Resource on Hemp Beverage Regulation
WASHINGTON – The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the national trade association representing U.S. wine and spirits distributors, announced the rollout of a new online microsite outlining facts and policy options for overseeing ...
Scotts Miracle-Gro’s RIV Capital to Merge with Cansortium in Cannabis Tie-Up
MIAMI- In a strategic move to consolidate and strengthen their positions in the cannabis industry, Florida-based Cansortium Inc. has announced an all-stock merger with RIV Capital Inc., a company backed by Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. The merger ...
Study Finds Cannabis Sativa Oil Enhances Social Interaction via Oxytocin Pathway
NEW YORK- A study titled "Cannabis Sativa Oil Promotes Social Interaction and Ultrasonic Communication by Acting on Oxytocin Pathway" has been published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, and made available online by the ...
Tennessee Hemp Seizure Raises Questions About Drug Law Enforcement
NEW YORK- A recent legal dispute has highlighted significant issues in the enforcement of drug laws, centering on the seizure of over $1 million worth of legal hemp products. This incident has sparked a debate ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Thrives Amid Legalization Trends
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry in Michigan has experienced significant growth, with both recreational and medical cannabis sales reaching notable figures in recent months. This surge reflects broader trends in the legalization and consumption of ...
Atlanta City Council Considers Psychedelic Therapies for Employee Healthcare
LOS ANGELES- A proposal from an Atlanta City Council member is under consideration, aiming to include coverage for psilocybin and ketamine as mental health treatments in the city's healthcare plan for firefighters, police, and other ...
VA Prepares for Potential Deployment of Psychedelic Treatments for PTSD
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is strategizing the rapid deployment of psychedelic treatments for mental health disorders, should such therapies receive FDA approval. A planning document, reportedly reviewed by The Intercept, ...
California Advocates Consider 2026 Ballot Measure for Psychedelics Reform
Following the recent failure of a state bid to legalize psychedelic treatment centers, California advocates are considering a state ballot measure to address psychedelics reform in 2026, according to a report by KQED. State Senator ...
Minnesota Prepares for Cannabis Market with New Legislation
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota will allow some commercial cultivators to begin growing cannabis later this year in preparation for the state's upcoming retail market. The state will award cannabis business licenses through a vetted lottery system ...
Texas Poll Shows Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- A statewide poll in Texas has revealed that six out of 10 adults support legalizing cannabis, marking the first time the poll has shown a solid majority. The Texas Lyceum Poll, now in ...
Martha’s Vineyard Dispensary Sues for Cannabis Transport Rights
LOS ANGELES- A dispensary in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) over rules prohibiting the transport of cannabis products by boat across the Vineyard Sound. The lawsuit, ...
Hemp THC Products Face Potential Ban Under Farm Bill Amendment
LOS ANGELES- An amendment to the House version of the Farm Bill aims to ban the sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp products. Proposed by Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller, the amendment ...
New York Imposes $15.2 Million Fine on Owner of Unlicensed Cannabis Shops
NEW YORK- The owner of seven unlicensed cannabis shops in New York has been fined $15.2 million for operating without a license, ignoring multiple official notices, and selling cannabis to underage customers. New York Attorney ...
Louisiana Senate Bill Could Shift Medical Cannabis Cultivation to Private Sector
LOS ANGELES- If signed into law, Senate Bill 228 will allow private contractors to replace Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University (SU) in the cultivation of medical cannabis, ending their unique role in this ...
Federal Move to Reclassify Cannabis: A Potential Game-Changer for U.S. Drug Policy
LOS ANGELES- The federal landscape surrounding cannabis usage in the United States is on the cusp of a historic transformation. The recent proposal to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule 1 controlled substance to a Schedule ...
New York Bill Seeks to Legalize Psilocybin Service Centers
LOS ANGELES- New York legislation Assembly Bill 10375, introduced by Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin, aims to legalize psilocybin service centers. If passed, the bill would create a regulatory framework for licensing these centers ...
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Imposing THC Caps on Hemp-Derived Products
LOS ANGELES- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new bill that imposes strict THC caps on cannabinoid-infused hemp products, significantly impacting the industry. The law, effective July 1, limits THC content to 4 milligrams ...
Daily Cannabis Use Surpasses Daily Alcohol Consumption in the U.S.
LOS ANGELES- Recent analysis of national survey data reveals that more Americans now admit to daily cannabis use than to daily alcohol consumption. Published in the journal Addiction, the research found that in 2022, approximately ...
House Armed Services Committee Approves NDAA with Provision on Cannabis Testing for Military Recruits
LOS ANGELES- The House Armed Services Committee has approved the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive defense bill crucial for funding national defense and military operations. A significant provision within the bill prohibits ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Dispensaries File Suit Over Shipping Restrictions
LOS ANGELES- Two cannabis dispensaries in Massachusetts, Island Time on Martha’s Vineyard and The Green Lady Dispensary on Nantucket Island, have filed a lawsuit against state regulators. The suit challenges restrictions that prevent them from ...
California Senate Halts Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Bill
LOS ANGELES- In a significant setback for advocates of psychedelic-assisted therapy, California's proposal to legalize treatment centers for supervised access to substances like psilocybin and MDMA has been halted. The Senate Appropriations Committee dropped Senate ...
atai Life Sciences Announces Key Developments in Clinical Trials and Leadership Transition
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences, a leading company in the mental health biopharmaceutical sector, has announced significant progress in its clinical trials and a strategic leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to advancing mental health care. ...
Silo Pharma Announces Positive Research Results on Depression Treatment
LOS ANGELES-Silo Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in novel formulations and drug delivery systems for traditional therapeutics and psychedelic treatments, has announced new research findings indicating promising advances in depression remission and relapse prevention. ...
California Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Food, Drinks, and Events at Cannabis Cafes
LOS ANGELES- The California State Assembly has approved legislation permitting licensed cannabis cafes to serve food and non-alcoholic beverages and host live events, such as music and other performances. The bill now advances to the ...
Glass House Withdraws Defamation Lawsuit Against Catalyst Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. has retracted its defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis Co., citing concerns over Catalyst's financial viability and the potential harassment of its customers. This withdrawal marks a significant turn in ...
New Hampshire Senate Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill with State-Run Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- The New Hampshire Senate has passed an adult-use cannabis legalization bill that includes a state-run dispensary system. The bill, favored by Republican Governor Chris Sununu, marks the first time the chamber has approved ...
