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Verano Holdings Corp Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state Cannabis operator, released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a period of operational streamlining amid market challenges. The consolidated financial statements, prepared under U.S. ...
Curaleaf Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a major player in the global Cannabis market, released its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, ending June 30, showcasing a blend of domestic resilience and ...
GTI Reports Q2 2025 Financial and Operational Results
CHICAGO & VANCOUVER – Green Thumb Industries Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis market, national Cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, and operator of RISE Dispensaries, reported its financial and operational results for ...
Minnesota Enacts Law Enhancing Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
LOS ANGELES— A new Minnesota law, Senate File 2370 (SF 2370), which took effect on May 24, 2025, introduces expanded employment protections for registered medical cannabis patients. Under the law, employers must now provide a ...
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 ...
Verano Holdings Corp Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state Cannabis operator, released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a period of operational streamlining amid market challenges. The consolidated financial statements, prepared under U.S. ...
Curaleaf Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a major player in the global Cannabis market, released its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, ending June 30, showcasing a blend of domestic resilience and ...
GTI Reports Q2 2025 Financial and Operational Results
CHICAGO & VANCOUVER – Green Thumb Industries Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis market, national Cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, and operator of RISE Dispensaries, reported its financial and operational results for ...
California Cannabis Trade Samples Exempt from Cannabis Taxes
LOS ANGELES- The enactment of Assembly Bill 141 on July 12, 2021 radically altered the taxability of cannabis trade samples. Effective September 29, 2021, excise tax no longer applied to cannabis flower or cannabis products ...
California’s Cannabis Social Equity Benefits
Vendor Compensation, Equity Fee Waivers, and More Massive social equity efforts are being made on the East Coast on behalf of cannabis businesses (see our articles in Bloomberg and elsewhere about New York and the ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Defies Moratoriums with Record $3 Billion Sales
LOS ANGELES- In an impressive display of market resilience, Michigan's cannabis industry shattered records by achieving over $3 billion in sales last year, despite facing significant regulatory hurdles and a saturated market. This milestone underscores ...
Texas Attorney General Sues Cities Over Cannabis Decriminalization Initiatives
LOS ANGELES- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against five cities within the state, challenging their adoption of voter-approved cannabis decriminalization policies. According to reports from The Hill, the lawsuit targets city ...
Maine Explores On-Site Cannabis Consumption: A Leap Towards Inclusivity and Normalization
LOS ANGELES-Amid the serene backdrop of its pine-clad hills, Maine finds itself at the forefront of a significant legislative debate—one that could redefine the cannabis industry within its borders and potentially set a precedent for ...
Irs Uses 280e To Yank Depreciation Deductions From Cannabis Companies
In light of the upcoming income tax filing season for 2022, we felt it was noteworthy to remind cannabis taxpayers that Section 179 depreciation is unavailable in the industry due to the 2022 tax court ...
What Income Are You Required to Pay Tax On?
In general, income can be received in three ways – money, services, and property – and IRS requires you to declare most of this income on your tax return. Income is taxable unless specifically exempted ...
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. Advances in Global Patent Portfolio with New Approvals in China
LOS ANGELES- Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, has recently announced a significant milestone in its global patent strategy. The Chinese Patent Office has issued a notice of intention to grant ...
Germany Poised for Historic Cannabis Legalization: Implications and Challenges
BERLIN- Germany is on the cusp of a historic shift in its cannabis policy, with Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announcing plans for cannabis legalization this spring. This move places Germany alongside a growing list of ...
Filament Health Corp. Gains FDA Approval for Psilocybin Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted an investigational new drug application to Vancouver-based Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF) (NEO: FH) for its botanical psilocybin substance, PEX010. This approval marks ...
Additional Tax Credit Available to Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- One of the goals of California Assembly Bill 195, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2022, was to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry, a class of businesses ...
California’s High-Road Cannabis Tax Credits Comes with Challenges for Cannabis Business Owners
The High-Road Cannabis Tax Credit offers businesses potential tax savings of $250,000 per year. However, cannabis entrepreneurs are finding the necessary qualifications difficult to meet. Issues surrounding the size of the business, the wages that ...
Arkansas Attorney General Calls for Revisions to Medical Cannabis Expansion Initiative
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development impacting Arkansas' medical cannabis landscape, the state's Attorney General Tim Griffin has called for revisions to a proposed ballot initiative aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. This ...
FSD Pharma Bolsters Board and Enhances Market Strategy with New Appointments and Partnerships
LOS ANGELES- FSD Pharma, a player in the biopharmaceutical industry with a focus on innovative assets and biotech solutions, announced a significant change in its leadership and strategic partnerships. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, a renowned figure ...
South Dakota Senate Committee Halts Bill Limiting Medical Cannabis Access
LOS ANGELES- In a significant turn of events, the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee, with a decisive vote of 5-2, chose to halt proceedings on a bill that threatened to restrict medical ...
