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AYR Wellness Secures Temporary Waiver in Financing Deal
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, has entered into a Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior secured notes . Under this agreement, noteholders temporarily agree ...
Minnesota Awards 249 Cannabis Business Licenses in State’s First Lottery
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held its inaugural lottery on June 5, 2025, awarding 249 provisional licenses for social equity and general applicants across four categories: cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness, and retailer. The ...
Ukraine Advances Medical Cannabis Access with Support from Soros-Affiliated NGOs
LOS ANGELES- Ukraine’s State Service for Medicines and Drug Control issued its first license for importing medical cannabis on June 2, 2025, following the enactment of a law in August 2024 that authorized the use ...
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Are Booming as Cannabis Companies and Big Retail Jump In
NEW YORK- As federal cannabis reform remains stalled, a different kind of green wave is gaining momentum—this one is carbonated, hemp-based, and available online or at your local corner store. Hemp-derived THC beverages, which leverage ...
TILT Holdings Addresses Default Notices from Innovative Industrial Properties
LOS ANGELES- TILT Holdings Inc., a provider of cannabis business solutions, has received default notices from Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) concerning two properties due to outstanding rental obligations. The properties in question are located ...
AYR Wellness Announces Leadership Changes
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc., a U.S.-based multi-state cannabis operator, has announced recent adjustments to its executive team. Effective April 4, 2025, Steven M. Cohen stepped down as Interim Chief Executive Officer, a position he ...
Tariffs Expected to Increase Costs for U.S. Cannabis Consumers
LOS ANGELES- Recent tariff measures introduced by the U.S. administration are projected to raise the prices of cannabis products nationwide. The cannabis industry, which relies significantly on imports for various components, is poised to experience ...
AYR Wellness Secures Temporary Waiver in Financing Deal
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, has entered into a Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior secured notes . Under this agreement, noteholders temporarily agree ...
Minnesota Awards 249 Cannabis Business Licenses in State’s First Lottery
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held its inaugural lottery on June 5, 2025, awarding 249 provisional licenses for social equity and general applicants across four categories: cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness, and retailer. The ...
Ukraine Advances Medical Cannabis Access with Support from Soros-Affiliated NGOs
LOS ANGELES- Ukraine’s State Service for Medicines and Drug Control issued its first license for importing medical cannabis on June 2, 2025, following the enactment of a law in August 2024 that authorized the use ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Announces Reverse Share Split to Comply with Nasdaq Regulations
NEW YORK- Clearmind Medicine Inc., a biotech company renowned for its innovative work in developing psychedelic-derived therapeutics, has announced a strategic decision to conduct a reverse share split of its ordinary shares. This move is ...
Revive Therapeutics Advances Development of Innovative Bucillamine Formulation for Medical Emergencies
LOS ANGELES- Revive Therapeutics Ltd, a specialty life sciences company, has recently announced significant progress in the development of a new lyophilized formulation of Bucillamine, a drug initially designed for medical needs and rare disorders. ...
Oklahoma Prolongs Medical Cannabis License Moratorium to 2026 Amid Regulatory Review
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move for the state's cannabis industry, Oklahoma has decided to extend its moratorium on new medical cannabis licenses up to 2026, as reported by Tulsa World. This extension hinges on ...
New York Sets Stringent Regulations on Hemp Products, Banning Delta-8 and Other THC Variants
NEW YORK- New York's cannabis regulatory framework has reached a new milestone with the finalization of rules governing intoxicating hemp products. The state's regulators have imposed a ban on specific THC variants, including Delta-8 THC, ...
Pennsylvania Moves to Expand Medical Cannabis Retail Access, Breaking Up Potential Monopoly
NEW YORK- Pennsylvania is poised to significantly expand its medical cannabis industry, with new legislation on the horizon that could allow all of its 25 medical cannabis grower/processor licensees to also operate retail outlets. This ...
California Regulators Impose Embargo on Cannabis Products from Three Companies Over Safety Concerns
LOS ANGELES- California's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has taken decisive action by imposing an embargo on cannabis products from three companies, citing concerns that these products may have been "adulterated" and potentially harmful. This ...
South Dakota on the Cusp of Major Cannabis Reform with New Adult-Use Ballot Initiatives
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for cannabis legislation, South Dakota has introduced two new adult-use cannabis legalization measures, aiming for inclusion in the 2024 general election. Both initiatives require 17,509 valid signatures from registered ...
Navigating the Green: Unraveling the Taxing Dilemma in the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES- In the ever-expanding landscape of the cannabis industry, where green is not just a color but a thriving economic force, the question of taxation looms large. As states grapple with the complex task ...
Silo Pharma Secures Exclusive License for MedSpray’s Intranasal Technology for SPC-15 Drug Delivery
NERW YORK – Silo Pharma, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research, announced today its new exclusive licensing agreement with Medspray Pharma BV. This agreement centers around Medspray's ...
New York Finalizes Regulations for Intoxicating Hemp Products, Banning Certain THC Variants
NEW YORK – New York's cannabis regulators have recently established definitive rules for intoxicating hemp products, introducing a series of restrictions and standards that are expected to reshape the hemp market in the state. As ...
Hawaii Attorney General Proposes Comprehensive Plan for Recreational Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES– Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez recently unveiled a detailed proposal to legalize recreational cannabis, marking a significant step forward in the state's cannabis policy reform. This initiative comes eight months after a similar ...
Ohio Senate President Seeks Changes to Cannabis Legalization Law Amid Controversy
LOS ANGELES- In a move that is stirring debate, Ohio State Senate President Matt Huffman is spearheading a bipartisan effort to revise Ohio's recently approved cannabis legalization law, Issue 2, before its main provisions take ...
MariMed Inc. Secures $58.7 Million Loan from Needham Bank to Bolster Operations and Reduce Debt
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. a player in the cannabis industry, has recently finalized a substantial financial deal with Needham Bank, a community bank based in Massachusetts. The agreement involves a 10-year $58.7 million loan, marking ...
SNDL and Nova Cannabis Cancel Strategic Partnership Plan, Maintain Ongoing Collaboration
LOS ANGELES- Canadian cannabis producer SNDL and retailer Nova Cannabis have mutually decided to abandon their previously announced plan to implement a strategic partnership. Despite this development, the Alberta-based companies have affirmed their commitment to ...
Potential Downturn in Public Psychedelic Company Listings
LOS ANGELES- In a recent report, Robert Sassoon, a Senior Research Analyst at Water Tower, forecasts a significant shakeout in the psychedelics market, particularly impacting publicly traded companies in the sector. Sassoon anticipates a consolidation ...
