Legal Affairs
Cannabis Rescheduling Omitted from Cole’s Priorities, Raising Questions About Trump’s Stance
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising turn, newly appointed DEA administrator Terrance Cole has sidelined Cannabis rescheduling, despite pledging it as a top priority during his April 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. According to a ...
New York’s Licensing Blunder
NEW YORK – NY’s adult-use cannabis market, now boasting 436 licensed dispensaries [a 93-store increase since late 2024] has hit a snag. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently acknowledged a critical error in its ...
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Backs Psilocybin Decriminalization in Historic Move
BOSTON – In a groundbreaking development for psychedelic policy reform, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) has publicly endorsed legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, marking the first time a branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has ...
Legal Cannabis Shows Economic Gains and Stable Teen Use Trends
LOS ANGELES— A recent analysis from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) indicates that legal adult‑use cannabis sales have generated approximately $24.7 billion in state tax revenue since legalization began in 2014, with $4.4 billion collected in 2024 ...
High-Potency Cannabis Strains Impact Legal and Health Systems
LOS ANGELES— The expansion of high-potency cannabis products—such as concentrated extracts, edibles, and potent vaping liquids is increasingly challenging health-care facilities and legal systems across North America. Emergency departments in the U.S. and Canada report ...
New Zealand Approves Psilocybin for Medicinal Use
LOS ANGELES— New Zealand’s government has authorized the prescription of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in so‑called “magic mushrooms,” for patients with treatment‑resistant depression. This marks the first time psilocybin has been approved for medical use ...
Psyence Group Inc. Announces C$600,000 Private Share Offering
LOS ANGELES— Psyence Group Inc. a biotechnology firm focused on nature-derived psilocybin for mental health and palliative care, has announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$600,000. The offering, detailed in a news ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Omitted from Cole’s Priorities, Raising Questions About Trump’s Stance
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising turn, newly appointed DEA administrator Terrance Cole has sidelined Cannabis rescheduling, despite pledging it as a top priority during his April 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. According to a ...
New York’s Licensing Blunder
NEW YORK – NY’s adult-use cannabis market, now boasting 436 licensed dispensaries [a 93-store increase since late 2024] has hit a snag. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently acknowledged a critical error in its ...
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Backs Psilocybin Decriminalization in Historic Move
BOSTON – In a groundbreaking development for psychedelic policy reform, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) has publicly endorsed legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, marking the first time a branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has ...
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES— Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. an independent manufacturer and distributor of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, unveiled its financial results for the second quarter Key Takeaways from Q2 2023: Net Sales: ...
US Cannabis Operator Tilt Holdings Delists Social Equity Brands
NEW YORK- Black Buddha Cannabis, a brand founded by Roz McCarthy, who also serves as the CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc., has unexpectedly found itself severed from its partnership with Tilt Holdings (NEO: ...
CBD, Hemp, Medical Cannabis? Navigating Texas’ Evolving Cannabis Landscape
AUSTIN-Cannabis and hemp, derived from the same plant, can be hard to tell apart by sight or smell. But their legal paths are quite different: hemp is legal, while cannabis is still illegal. In 2019, ...
Florida Lawmakers Consider Revisiting THC Limits in Hemp Products in 2024
LOS ANGELES — Florida's hemp industry, which was previously alarmed by a proposal to set limits on THC in hemp-derived products, may need to brace itself again. Lawmakers behind the shelved proposal indicated Wednesday they might ...
WM Technology Announces Q2 2023 Financial Results and Projects Q3 Performance
NEW YORK — WM Technology, Inc., a technology and software infrastructure provider for the cannabis industry, released its Q2 2023 financial results, showing certain key shifts in their business performance. Doug Francis, Executive Chair of ...
Missouri Auditor Launches Probe into State’s Cannabis Programs
NEW YORK-- Scott Fitzpatrick, the Missouri State Auditor, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the state’s adult-use and medical cannabis programs. This move aims to ensure the adherence of these programs to legal standards, KCTV ...
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Reports Q2 2023
NEW YORK — Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a global provider of consumer cannabis products, has released its Q2 2023 financial results. The company has reported a 4% year-over-year revenue growth, totaling $339 million, amidst a dynamic ...
Neptune Wellness Solutions Posts Q1 2024 Financial Results
NEW YORK - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. a consumer-packaged goods company emphasizing plant-based and sustainable lifestyle brands, reported its financial and operational results for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Key takeaways from the report ...
AFC Gamma Reports Q2 Earnings and Dividend Declaration for 2023
LOS ANGELES– Financial services provider, AFC Gamma, Inc. revealed its financial performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, in an announcement made today. The company reported a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) net income ...
California Moves Forward with Psychedelics Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES – A legislative proposal to legalize the possession and supervised use of specific psychedelics in California has advanced another step toward a final committee vote in the Assembly, positioning it closer to potentially ...
Germany’s Cabinet Advances Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Amidst Controversy
BERLIN — Germany's cabinet gave the green light to a divisive bill on Wednesday that aims to legalize recreational cannabis use and cultivation, positioning Germany to have one of the most liberal cannabis statutes in ...
Organigram Holdings Partners with 4C LABS to Supply Medical Cannabis to the UK
LOS ANGELES— Organigram Holdings Inc., a recognized licensed producer of cannabis, announced today its strategic expansion into the UK market. The company has inked a supply agreement with 4C LABS, an emerging healthcare, tech, and ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q2 Results Amid Expansion Efforts
LOS ANGELES— Cresco Labs, a Chicago-based cannabis company, disclosed a 9% decline in revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to the same timeframe last year. However, the company registered a modest quarter-on-quarter ...
Ohio Projects Significant Tax Revenues from Potential Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES— Ohio might experience a significant influx in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, estimated between $276.2 million to $403.6 million annually by the fifth year, should voters approve a prospective legalization measure this ...
atai Life Sciences Releases Promising Results from PCN-101 Phase 1 Study, Offering Potential for Home-Based Use
LOS ANGELES-- atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ: ATAI), a pioneering biotech company, has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 investigation into the subcutaneous administration of PCN-101 (R-ketamine), facilitated through its subsidiary, Perception Neuroscience. The trial's ...
GrowGeneration Corp Reports Mixed Financial Performance Amid Challenging Cannabis Landscape
LOS ANGELES — GrowGeneration Corp., a specialty hydroponic and organic garden center chain with 62 branches across 18 states, announced its financial performance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023. Key Takeaways: Net Sales: ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Q2 2023 Financial Performance; Revenue Grows Sequentially
LOS ANGELES— Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), one of the prominent national cannabis consumer packaged goods companies and the proprietor of RISE Dispensaries, revealed its Q2 financial results for the period ending ...
MyMD Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval to Proceed with Investigational Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
BALTIMORE – MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced on Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to study the safety and effectiveness of the oral TNF-α ...
South Dakota Takes Steps Towards Legalization of Cannabis: New Initiative Awaits Public Comment
LOS ANGELES-- South Dakota's path to legalizing cannabis took a notable step forward, as the state's Attorney General Marty Jackley (R) has officially released a draft summary of an initiative to legalize the substance. The ...
MindMed Partners with K2 HealthVentures in $50 Million Credit Facility for Brain Health Research
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative solutions for brain health disorders, announced today the signing of a senior secured credit facility with K2 HealthVentures, a leading ...
Columbia Care Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Remains Steady as Cost-Cutting Efforts Show Results
NEW YORK — Columbia Care Inc., a player in the cannabis industry, released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023, showcasing resilience amid complex market conditions. The numbers reveal slight shifts ...
Glass House Brands Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., reported its financial results for Q2 2023, ending June 30. The figures reveal a record-breaking quarter for the company, with revenue ...
Michigan Poised to Become a $3 Billion Cannabis Market; July Sales Record Set
LOS ANGELES —Michigan's cannabis market is booming, on pace to reach a significant milestone this year, potentially becoming the nation's second $3-billion market. Licensed dispensaries reported record sales of $276.7 million in July 2023, with ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Revamps Licensing, Leaving Verano Holdings Out
LOS ANGELES-- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has overhauled its initial round of business licensing, with some of the original winners, including Verano Holdings Inc., ending up on the losing side. The reshuffling has led ...
Mind Medicine Partners with Catalent for Innovative Psychedelic-Based Anxiety Treatment
NEW YORK — Mind Medicine Inc., known as MindMed, has secured a licensing agreement with Catalent to utilize its proprietary Zydis orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) technology for the development of a groundbreaking psychedelic-based anxiety treatment, ...
