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New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
Michigan Senate Approved 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax
LANSING – In a late-night session that stretched into the early hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, the Michigan Senate gave final approval to a sweeping state budget that includes a new 24% wholesale tax ...
Crafting Cannabis Excellence: How Quality Builds Lasting Brands
In the bustling Cannabis market, where fierce competition and economic pressures have driven prices down, many products risk blending into a sea of sameness. Yet, a select group of companies stands out by prioritizing premium ...
Cannabis Legalization Drives Property Growth, Research Finds
LOS ANGELES – The legalization of recreational Cannabis has had a substantial positive impact on home values across the United States, effectively dispelling myths that it harms property markets. From 2009 to 2024, homes in ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. disclosed its second-quarter financials, showing steady revenue gains offset by squeezed margins and ongoing losses. The company reported $8.7 million in revenue for the period ended June 30, a 10% ...
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works for Cannabis Leaders
LOS ANGELES -The Cannabis industry is filled with ambitious operators, visionary founders, and well-funded enterprises. Yet despite enormous energy and investment, many companies still struggle to answer the most fundamental question in business: what is ...
New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
Michigan Senate Approved 24% Wholesale Cannabis Tax
LANSING – In a late-night session that stretched into the early hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, the Michigan Senate gave final approval to a sweeping state budget that includes a new 24% wholesale tax ...
Upcoming Cannabis Legislation: Initiatives in Nebraska, Idaho, and Arkansas
LOS ANGELES- In the evolving landscape of U.S. cannabis legislation, three states—Nebraska, Idaho, and Arkansas—are poised to make significant strides. Nebraska and Idaho are looking to legalize medical cannabis, while Arkansas aims to expand its ...
Arrests Made in Multi-Nation JuicyFields Cannabis Investment Fraud
LOS ANGELES- The investigation into the JuicyFields cannabis investment scam, believed to involve fraudulent activities amounting to nearly $700 million, has culminated in the arrest of nine individuals. This case, noted as one of the ...
Dutchie Payments System Buckles Under Pressure on 4/20
LOS ANGELES- On April 20th, the cannabis community celebrates a day of significance – a day marked not only by camaraderie but also by substantial commercial activity. However, this year’s 4/20 brought a bitter experience ...
MedMen Winds Up Getting Wound Up: Files for Bankruptcy, Assets Placed in Receivership
NEW YORK- MedMen Enterprises has declared bankruptcy in Canada, announcing the decision on April 24 amid escalating financial troubles. With liabilities amounting to C$561 million ($410.4 million), the cannabis company has appointed B. Riley Farber ...
California Moves Closer to Legalizing Cannabis Cafés
LOS ANGELES- California's legislative efforts to allow cannabis cafés took a significant step forward as Assembly Bill 1775, championed by Representative Matt Haney (D), passed through a second Assembly committee. The bill received favorable votes ...
Study Finds THC Increases Survival Time in Palliative Care Patients
LOS ANGLES- A recent study conducted by German researchers has found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may significantly extend the survival time of ambulatory palliative patients. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, the study ...
Expanded Record Sealing Opportunities Approved in Maine
LOS ANGELES- Maine's Legislature has recently approved two significant bills that enhance the state's ability to seal criminal records. Among these, one particular bill stands out for its focus on cannabis-related offenses. This legislation now ...
DEA Challenges Right to Try Psilocybin Use in Court
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has requested a federal appeals court to refuse Dr. Sunil Aggarwal's application to use psilocybin for terminally ill patients, citing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which does ...
Louisiana Committee Advances Cannabis Regulatory Framework Bill
LOS ANGELES- The Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee has unanimously passed House Bill 707, setting the stage for a comprehensive regulatory framework for recreational cannabis use. Introduced by Rep. Edmond Jordan, the bill aims ...
Cannabis Industry on Track to Deliver 800,000 American Jobs by 2028
SAN DIEGO — In a recent report, CannabizTeam, a leading cannabis staffing and executive search firm, detailed optimistic projections for the U.S. job market within the legal cannabis industry, forecasting substantial growth and compensation boosts ...
Study Reveals High THC Levels in Smokable Hemp Products
LOS ANGELES- A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has revealed that a significant majority of smokable hemp products contain THC levels that exceed federal legal limits, classifying them ...
Cresco Labs Workers Vote to Leave Union
LOS ANGELES- In a notable development in the cannabis industry, employees at Cresco Labs' cultivation facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, have opted to de-unionize. The decision, made ahead of the expiration of their current contract ...
Louisiana Legislators Clash Over THC Consumables Regulation
LOS ANGELES- Louisiana's legislative bodies are currently entangled in a debate over the future of hemp-derived THC consumables, with contrasting bills passed by the House and Senate. According to NOLA.com, the Louisiana House has passed ...
Expansion of Japan’s Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- The cannabis market in Japan has shown remarkable growth from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023. This growth, detailed in a report by Euromonitor International, reflects a burgeoning demand for ...
Heritage Cannabis Seeks Creditor Protection
LOS ANGELES-Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. has sought creditor protection, reflecting broader financial distress within Canada’s adult-use cannabis market. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), ...
