Legal Affairs
Michigan House Approves 24% Tax on Wholesale Cannabis Sales for Road Repairs
LANSING – In a swift move to head off a potential state government shutdown, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation imposing a 24% excise tax on wholesale Cannabis transactions, directing the proceeds toward long-overdue ...
Starmer Rules Out Cannabis Legalization in UK
LIVERPOOL – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear during a question-and-answer session with high school students this week that his government has no plans to legalize Cannabis, a position that stands in contrast to ...
Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit Returns to I-X Center October 3-4, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – September 16, 2025 — The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit (OCHBS), founded by entrepreneur and community leader Lenny Berry, returns this fall with its biggest gathering yet. Some of the organizers of ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state Cannabis operator, released its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting a challenging quarter marked by market pressures and strategic adjustments. The company reported revenue of ...
Organigram Reports Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. announced record financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and ...
Michigan House Approves 24% Tax on Wholesale Cannabis Sales for Road Repairs
LANSING – In a swift move to head off a potential state government shutdown, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation imposing a 24% excise tax on wholesale Cannabis transactions, directing the proceeds toward long-overdue ...
Starmer Rules Out Cannabis Legalization in UK
LIVERPOOL – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear during a question-and-answer session with high school students this week that his government has no plans to legalize Cannabis, a position that stands in contrast to ...
Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit Returns to I-X Center October 3-4, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – September 16, 2025 — The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit (OCHBS), founded by entrepreneur and community leader Lenny Berry, returns this fall with its biggest gathering yet. Some of the organizers of ...
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, ...
New Hampshire to Explore State-Run Cannabis Sales Through Newly Signed Bill
LOS ANGELES- Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire, a known opponent of adult-use cannabis legalization, signed a bill on Tuesday to create a commission to study the possibility of selling cannabis through state-owned shops. ...
Cronos Group Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results, Announces Strategic Shift Amid Market Challenges
NEW YORK — Cronos Group Inc. released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, revealing a net revenue of $19.0 million, an 11.9% decrease from the same period in 2022. The decline has ...
Cannabis Tech Platform Weedmaps Posts $2 Million Profit
LOS ANGELES–Amid a challenging period, WM Technology, known as the cannabis advertising powerhouse Weedmaps, has revealed an encouraging financial turnaround through its latest quarterly profit report. For the quarter ending on June 30, WM Technology ...
Cannabis Industry’s Branding Challenge: Beyond Packaging and Social Media
LOS ANGELES–Amid the flourishing cannabis industry, branding efforts often focus on packaging and social media, missing out on essential elements. Experts suggest that cannabis marketing needs to evolve beyond these basics to truly succeed. Cannabis ...
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: The Debate Over Edibles and Public Health
BERLIN-- Germany is currently embarking on a significant journey toward cannabis legalization, with ministers unveiling a national cannabis reform strategy. The plan involves legalizing personal freedoms like possession and cultivation, as well as noncommercial cannabis ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to Reevaluate Licensing Process Amidst Lawsuits
LOS ANGELES— In a move that could reshape the landscape of Alabama's burgeoning cannabis industry, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) indicated in a Monday court filing its intention to nullify the licenses it awarded ...
U.S. Inflation Rebounds Slightly in July, Easing Rate Hike Concerns
LOS ANGELES-- The annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mild uptick in July 2023, marking the first rebound after 12 consecutive months of declines from over four-decade highs of 9.1% in ...
Support for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania Shows Decline; New Legislation Still on the Table
LOS ANGELES-- In a surprising turn of events, support for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania has seen a decline for the first time in a decade. The 2023 Pennsylvania Health Survey, conducted by Muhlenberg College Public ...
