Legal Affairs
AYR Wellness Secures Extension of Debt Waiver Ahead of Financial Deadline
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has secured an additional amendment to its Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior ...
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Federal Cannabis Prohibition
LOS ANGELES- A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that just 12 percent of U.S. adults support a federal prohibition on cannabis, with the remaining 88 percent favoring legalization in some form—either solely ...
Republican Lawmakers Move to Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Undermining Federal Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.. Just as the Biden administration’s long-awaited cannabis rescheduling effort appeared to be gaining traction, Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee have moved to shut it down—using their control of a key budget bill ...
Italy Enacts Security Decree Targeting Protests, Squatting, and Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES— Italy's Senate has passed a comprehensive security decree introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, intensifying penalties for public demonstrations, unauthorized property occupations, and the commercial sale of certain cannabis products. The ...
Czech Republic Advances Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES— The Czech Republic's Chamber of Deputies has approved a significant amendment to the nation's criminal code, decriminalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use. The measure permits adults to grow up ...
Ascend Wellness Secures $50 Million Through Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, has completed a $50 million private placement of its 12.75% senior secured notes due 2029. The notes, issued at 97.5% of face value, ...
Alphabet Soup: Common Acronyms in Cannabis and Why You Need to Know Them
LOS ANGELES- Running a cannabis business means speaking more than the language of cultivation and branding — it means speaking compliance, with all its acronyms. You’ve likely seen a wall of them — ADA, OSHA, ...
AYR Wellness Secures Extension of Debt Waiver Ahead of Financial Deadline
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has secured an additional amendment to its Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior ...
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Federal Cannabis Prohibition
LOS ANGELES- A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that just 12 percent of U.S. adults support a federal prohibition on cannabis, with the remaining 88 percent favoring legalization in some form—either solely ...
Republican Lawmakers Move to Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Undermining Federal Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.. Just as the Biden administration’s long-awaited cannabis rescheduling effort appeared to be gaining traction, Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee have moved to shut it down—using their control of a key budget bill ...
C21 Investments Inc. Files Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023, Reports Revenue Decline and Positive Net Income
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc. announced the filing of its audited financial statements and management discussion and analysis for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. The financial statements, prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally ...
Humble & Fume Inc. Successfully Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement
TORONTO— Humble & Fume Inc. a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has announced the successful closing of its non-brokered private placement of convertible debenture units. The offering, which was previously announced ...
IM Cannabis Corp. Achieves Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards
TEL AVIV — IM Cannabis Corp. a medical cannabis company operating in Israel and Germany, announced today that it has received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC ("Nasdaq") confirming the company's compliance with ...
Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Considers Resolution Urging Federal Descheduling of Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee is currently examining a resolution that urges the federal government to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances. The resolution highlights that 38 U.S. states and ...
Nevada Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Reform Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature
LOS ANGELES-- Nevada lawmakers have granted final approval to a comprehensive cannabis reform bill that introduces several significant changes to the state's cannabis industry. Senate Bill 277, as reported by Forbes, encompasses the following ...
USDA Acknowledges Hemp’s Significance by Adding It to Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee Title
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made a noteworthy move that underscores the recognition of hemp as a valuable commodity. The agency will include hemp in the title of one of its ...
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Implements Three-Year Moratorium on New Cannabis Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO-- In a unanimous decision, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to impose a three-year ban on new cannabis businesses, aiming to address concerns of oversaturation and competition from the illicit market. The ...
Senate Committee Considers Cannabis Banking Reform Legislation Amidst Competing Priorities
WASHINGTON — A crucial piece of legislation concerning cannabis banking reform may finally be gaining traction in the U.S. Senate, according to statements made by a prominent Democratic senator. The SAFE Banking Act, which aims ...
TerrAscend Corp. Sells Mississauga Head Office Below Asking Price Amidst Canadian Cannabis Industry Trends
LOS ANGELES-- TerrAscend Corp. a North American cannabis operator, recently finalized the sale of its head office in Mississauga for 19.7 million Canadian dollars ($15 million). The transaction, however, fell short of the initial asking ...
California Cannabis Industry Tackles Unpaid Invoices with Credit Association
LOS ANGELES-- In an effort to address the issue of unpaid invoices and bring financial stability to the supply chain, a group of California distributors and brands, representing over half of the state's wholesale B2B ...
Federal House Proposal Aims to Enhance Cannabis Research at U.S. Universities, Eliminating Barriers
WASHINGTON— In a bid to bolster cannabis research and pave the way for scientific advancements, a House bill was introduced on Tuesday with the aim of promoting cannabis research at universities while dismantling existing federal ...
FDA Regulation of CBD: Bipartisan Measures Introduced in the House
LOS ANGELES-- In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) call for congressional regulation of cannabidiol (CBD), two bipartisan measures have been reintroduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. Morgan Griffith ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Expands to Quebec’s Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corporation has announced its expanded to deliverin cannabis products sourced from Quebec for consumers in the province. The company has forged a partnership with VASCO Cannabis Inc., a renowned Quebec-based cannabis ...
Red White & Bloom Brands Plans Share-Exchange Acquisition of Aleafia Health
LOS ANGELES-- Multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands (RWB) has announced its intention to acquire financially troubled Canadian cannabis operator Aleafia Health in a share-exchange agreement. The proposed deal comes shortly after Aleafia announced ...
Cannabis Capital Raises Experience Multiyear Low as Investment Focus Shifts
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry is witnessing a decline in capital raises, reaching a multiyear low despite ongoing challenges in California and criticism of the New York adult-use market launch. Surprisingly, investor money continues to ...
10 Top Tips for Investing in Cannabis Stocks: Exploring Opportunities in the Emerging Industry
LOS ANGELES -The rapidly growing cannabis industry presents exciting prospects for investors seeking new avenues of growth. However, to capitalize on these opportunities, it's crucial to approach the market with a strategic mindset and an ...
Fire & Flower Holdings Seeks Creditor Protection Following Mounting Losses
TORONTO-- Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries have taken a significant step in response to their financial struggles, as they have been granted an initial order for creditor protection by the Ontario Superior ...
C21 Investments Faces Securities Commission Cease Trade Order Amidst Financial Statement Delay
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a prominent vertically integrated company operating in the cannabis sector, has encountered a significant setback as the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) issued a Cease Trade Order against the company's ...
New York Extends Cannabis Licenses to Boost Adult-Use Market
NEW YORK-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that extends the licenses of cannabis cultivators and processors in an effort to expedite the establishment of the state's adult-use market. As state regulators ...
Canopy Growth Corp. Faces Delisting from S&P/TSX Composite Index
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian cannabis company, is set to be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite Index, a key market benchmark similar to the S&P 500 in the United States. The decision, announced ...
Illinois Recreational Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in May
ILLINOIS-- Illinois' recreational cannabis market experienced a slight increase in sales during the month of May, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Despite the highly anticipated growth in ...
Greenlane Holdings, Inc. Initiates Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing
LOS ANGELES -- Greenlane Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of premium cannabis accessories and specialty vaporization products, has announced plans to execute a one-for-10 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock. The ...
German Cannabis Policy Reform Takes Center Stage at ICBC Berlin 2023
BERLIN-- The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is gearing up for a timely and significant political discussion on cannabis policy reform in Germany. Building on the historic panel discussion held in 2021, where all major ...
Cronos Group Inc. to Cease Hemp-Based CBD Operations in the U.S. and Focus on Cash Flow and Future THC Market Entry
TORONTO-- Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group Inc. has revealed plans to discontinue its hemp-derived CBD operations in the United States by the end of the second quarter of this year. The decision is aimed at ...
Multi-State-Operators (MSOs) Set to Enter NY Adult-Use Market After Policy Change
NEW YORK–In an effort to stabilize New York's adult-use marijuana program, which has experienced a rocky rollout, new legislation and significant policy shifts have been proposed. One of the key changes is the potential entry ...
