Legal Affairs
Canopy Growth Corp Reports Q1 FY2026 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp. released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing a 9% increase in net revenue to $72.1 million compared to $66.2 ...
Case Study: Grupo Flor: A Cannabis Turnaround Driven by Strategic Focus
SALINAS- When Mark Collins joined Grupo Flor as Chief Financial Officer, the California-based vertically integrated Cannabis company was in severe financial and operational distress. The business held multiple licenses across retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution—far ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally as U.S. Rescheduling Debate Heats Up
LOS ANGELES — For the first time in more than a year, cannabis stocks are enjoying a sustained rally. Exchange-traded funds focused on the sector have climbed sharply in recent weeks, and several of the ...
Aegis Capital Maintains Buy Rating on atai Life Sciences with $8 Target
LOS ANGELES- Aegis Capital has reaffirmed its Buy rating on atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI), maintaining a price target of $8 following the release of positive Phase 2b results for BPL-003, the company’s investigational ...
ICE Raids California Cannabis Farms as Budget Swells and Allegations Mount
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — In a sweeping operation that has stirred legal, political, and cultural tensions across California, federal immigration authorities executed high-profile raids on two cannabis farms operated by Glass House Brands, one of the ...
Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit the use, cultivation or sale of cannabis under regulated conditions, driven by evolving public policy and emerging economic opportunity. Germany legalized limited recreational use on ...
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a lawsuit arguing that the state’s lottery system for awarding medical cannabis licenses is unconstitutional and unfairly structured. The suit, filed on June 27 in Jefferson ...
Canopy Growth Corp Reports Q1 FY2026 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS – Canopy Growth Corp. released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing a 9% increase in net revenue to $72.1 million compared to $66.2 ...
Case Study: Grupo Flor: A Cannabis Turnaround Driven by Strategic Focus
SALINAS- When Mark Collins joined Grupo Flor as Chief Financial Officer, the California-based vertically integrated Cannabis company was in severe financial and operational distress. The business held multiple licenses across retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution—far ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally as U.S. Rescheduling Debate Heats Up
LOS ANGELES — For the first time in more than a year, cannabis stocks are enjoying a sustained rally. Exchange-traded funds focused on the sector have climbed sharply in recent weeks, and several of the ...
Cybin Inc. Secures $30 Million in Funding, Strengthening Pathway for Psychedelic-Based Mental Health Treatments
LOS ANGELES— Cybin Inc., a prominent clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has successfully closed its substantial underwritten offering, amassing US$30 million to propel its mission of transforming mental healthcare with next-generation psychedelic treatments. The company issued 66,666,667 ...
Clearmind Medicine Partners with Johns Hopkins and Yale for Pioneering Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trial
Tel Aviv— Clearmind Medicine Inc., a trailblazer in psychedelic drug development, has announced a significant milestone in its journey to address Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The company has entered into a Clinical Trial Agreement with ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Poised for New York Market Exit Amid Financial Turnaround
NEW YORK— Goodness Growth Holdings Inc, a cannabis company, is navigating a challenging financial landscape with a firm goal to exit the New York market by the end of the year. The Minnesota-based multistate operator, ...
Massachusetts Governor Introduces Veteran-Focused Legislation Including Psychedelic Research
BOSTON — In a landmark move, Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has filed a comprehensive legislative package aimed at enhancing benefits and services for the state's military veterans. Dubbed the Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our ...
Red Light Holland’s Psilocybin Capsules Prove Stable in Extended Testing, Eyeing Global Markets
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp., has announced significant advancements in their natural psilocybin microdosing capsules. Developed from psilocybin truffles grown on the company’s farm in the Netherlands, these capsules have successfully passed a four-month ...
Missouri Clears Nearly 100,000 Cannabis Convictions, Embracing Historic Reform and Justice
LOS ANGELES- Missouri has made significant strides in criminal justice reform related to cannabis, as reported by KMBC 9. Following the approval of an adult-use cannabis constitutional amendment by voters last year, the state has ...
Glass House Brands Inc. Record in Q3 2023
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a player in the cannabis industry, announced its financial achievements for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023, marking a period of substantial growth and operational efficiency. "The third ...
Tilt Holdings Inc. Reports Revenue Growth in Q3 Amidst Strategic Refinements
LOS ANGELES- Tilt Holdings Inc. a diversified cannabis industry player, has reported a significant increase in revenue for the third quarter ending September 30, as the company continues to navigate its path to financial stability. ...
Navigating Co-Investments in the Cannabis Industry: A Strategic Guide for Family Offices
NEW YORK-Family offices operating in the cannabis industry often view co-investing as a pivotal component of their investment strategy. When executed thoughtfully, these collaborations not only spread the risk associated with cannabis investments but also ...
Could Florida Be Next To Legalize Recreational Cannabis?
MIAMI--In a pivotal legal confrontation within Florida's capital, advocates and critics of recreational cannabis found themselves before the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Tasked with evaluating a proposal to include the legalization of ...
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Highlights Risks and Proposes Regulations for Consumable Hemp Products
LOS ANGELES- The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) recently published a comprehensive report mandated by the General Assembly on the state of consumable hemp products. The report highlights the surging popularity of these products, attributing ...
Alaska Lawsuit Challenges New DNR Regulation on Intoxicating Hemp Products as Unconstitutional
LOS ANGELES- A significant legal challenge has emerged in Alaska against a new regulation by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that restricts intoxicating hemp products. This lawsuit, filed by hemp growers and manufacturers, claims ...
National Psychedelics Reform Movement Gains Momentum Across the U.S.
LOS ANGELES- The movement for psychedelics reform in the United States is gaining significant traction, with numerous states considering decriminalization, legalization, or rescheduling proposals, as well as other measures to facilitate access to new therapies. ...
Optimi Health Corp. Successfully Resolves Supply Agreement Dispute
LOS ANGELES- Optimi Health Corp. a key player in the psychedelics sector, recently announced the amicable resolution of a dispute regarding the termination of a supply agreement with a private entity, initially signed on May ...
Curaleaf Announces Third Quarter 2023
LOS ANGELES- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a international cannabis consumer products company, has released its financial and operational results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023. The company reported a modest revenue increase of 2% ...
Navigating the Cannabis Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Due Diligence for Investors
NEW YORK- The cannabis industry's unprecedented growth trajectory has positioned it as a lucrative investment landscape. However, the nascent nature of the sector, coupled with regulatory intricacies and market uncertainties, underscores the critical importance of ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Reports Solid Financial Performance in Q3 2023″
LOS ANGELES-- Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH), a leading cannabis multi-state operator with a presence in twenty states, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending June 2023. The company has successfully met market ...
Vermont Halts New Large-Scale Cannabis Grower Licenses to Support Smaller Farms Amid Tough Agricultural Year
LOS ANGELES- In a strategic move to bolster smaller local cultivators, Vermont has announced a temporary suspension of issuing new licenses for large-scale cannabis growers. This decision was disclosed on Tuesday by state officials, marking ...
California DCC Declares National Agricultural Workers Union Not a Legitimate Labor Organization
LOS ANGELES- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has made a definitive clarification this week, stating that the National Agricultural Workers Union (NAWU) does not qualify as a bona fide labor organization. This announcement ...
TerrAscend Announces Record Results in Q3 2023
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp. a player in the cannabis industry, has reported its financial outcomes for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023, showcasing substantial growth and profitability. Executive Chairman Jason Wild expressed satisfaction with ...
Planet 13 Endures Market Shifts with Strategic Expansion Amidst Revenue Decline
LOS ANGELES— Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023. According to the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Planet 13's revenues ...
Green Thumb Increased Revenue and Expanding Operations in Q3
NEW YORK — Green Thumb Industries Inc. a force in the cannabis consumer packaged goods industry and the owner of RISE Dispensaries, today unveiled its financial achievements for the third quarter of 2023, concluding on September ...
Trulieve’s Q3 Results: Posts Gains, Cuts Debt
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a player in the U.S. cannabis sector, reported its quarterly financial performance for the period ending September 30, 2023. The company has presented a picture of operational resilience, with $93 million in ...
PharmAla Biotech Breaks New Ground with Psychedelic Substance Shipment to Australia
LOS ANGELES- The recent dispatch of MDMA and psilocybin from Canadian-based PharmAla Biotech to its Australian joint venture, Cortexa, marks a pivotal progression in the emerging domain of psychedelic-assisted therapies. This venture not only underscores ...
Ohio Joins the Green Wave with Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis
In a historic move mirroring a national shift, Ohio voters have chosen to greenlight the legalization of adult-use cannabis, making it the latest state to adopt a more progressive stance on the once controversial substance. ...
