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What Does Cannabis 3.0 Actually Mean?
LOS ANGELES- If Cannabis 1.0 was legalization and survival, and Cannabis 2.0 was scale and brand proliferation, Cannabis 3.0 is something far more structural. It is the shift from product velocity to process discipline. From ...
Organigram Strikes Deal to Acquire Sanity Group
TORONTO-BERLIN – Organigram Global Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining shares of Berlin-based Sanity Group GmbH that it does not already hold. The transaction builds on Organigram's earlier minority stake and ...
Innovia Consulting Acquires 365 Cannabis
ONALASKA – Innovia Consulting, a longtime provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central services, has acquired 365 Cannabis along with its sister entity 365Vertical. The deal brings in two Microsoft partners that focus on customized ...
Virginia Panel Outlines Path to Regulated Cannabis Sales in 2026
RICHMOND – Members of Virginia's Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market presented a series of amendments to create a licensed system for adult-use Cannabis sales, targeting a ...
Texas Regulator Awards Verano Conditional License to Operate in State’s Medical Cannabis Market
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a conditional license to Verano Texas, LLC, a subsidiary of Verano Holdings Corp., paving the way for the MSO to pursue cultivation, processing, and retail ...
Sensi Brands Secures Major Cultivation Site in Bid for Overseas Expansion
RICHMOND HILL – Sensi Brands Inc. completed its purchase of Maricann Inc., gaining control of a sprawling production facility tailored for export markets. The deal, the company's biggest to date, centers on a 100-acre campus ...
High Tide Launches Europe’s First Canna Cabana Store in Berlin
BERLIN – High Tide Inc., the Calgary-based Cannabis retailer known for its discount club model, has cut the ribbon on its inaugural European outpost, a Canna Cabana store in central Berlin that sells accessories and ...
What Does Cannabis 3.0 Actually Mean?
LOS ANGELES- If Cannabis 1.0 was legalization and survival, and Cannabis 2.0 was scale and brand proliferation, Cannabis 3.0 is something far more structural. It is the shift from product velocity to process discipline. From ...
Organigram Strikes Deal to Acquire Sanity Group
TORONTO-BERLIN – Organigram Global Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining shares of Berlin-based Sanity Group GmbH that it does not already hold. The transaction builds on Organigram's earlier minority stake and ...
Innovia Consulting Acquires 365 Cannabis
ONALASKA – Innovia Consulting, a longtime provider of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central services, has acquired 365 Cannabis along with its sister entity 365Vertical. The deal brings in two Microsoft partners that focus on customized ...
California’s Proposed Bill Aims to Integrate Hemp Products into Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- In an effort to further regulate the cannabis industry, California lawmakers have introduced a draft bill that seeks to place hemp products under the same regulatory umbrella as cannabis. The proposed legislation, which ...
Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Market Poised for Expansion as Recreational Use Moves Closer to Reality
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania's cannabis industry is on the brink of a significant transformation as Governor Josh Shapiro pushes for the legalization of recreational marijuana use. In his recent budget address, the Democratic leader urged lawmakers ...
PharmaDrug Inc. Completes Private Placement to Bolster Corporate Initiatives
LOS ANGELES- a specialty pharmaceutical company, announce the successful completion of its previously disclosed non-brokered private placement, raising total gross proceeds of $326,000. In this offering, the company issued 6,520,000 units at a purchase price ...
Ohio Legislators Grapple with Implementing Changes to Adult-Use Cannabis Law
LOS ANGELES- In Ohio, the journey to fully implement adult-use cannabis legislation continues to encounter hurdles, despite the state's voters approving Issue 2 in November 2023. This initiative, which legalized recreational cannabis, came into effect ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Experiences Mixed Growth
LOS ANGELES- Michigan's cannabis industry has witnessed a varied growth pattern, with adult-use sales driving the market forward while medical cannabis sales face a significant decline. The state's cannabis sales increased by 17.1% compared to ...
Requesting a Private Letter Ruling
By Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes, & Abraham Finberg- CPAs licensed in California of AB FinWright LLP & 420CPA, and Andrew Gradman, Esq of Andrew Gradman Tax You may someday find yourself in a unique tax ...
Minnesota Mayor Arrested for Exceeding Legal Cannabis Cultivation Limits
NEW YORK- In an unexpected turn of events, the mayor of Winnebago, Minnesota, Scott Robertson, and his son Jacob Robertson, have been arrested for operating commercial-grade greenhouses to cultivate cannabis in quantities far exceeding the ...
Compass Pathways Launches Phase 3 Psilocybin Study in the UK for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Compass Pathways, a biotechnology firm at the forefront of mental health innovation, has initiated the UK segment of its global phase 3 study of COMP360 psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This advancement, approved by ...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Therapeutic Psilocybin Proposal
LOS ANGELES- In an effort to uphold its stringent stance against cannabis, Idaho legislators are deliberating on a new bill aimed at prohibiting advertisements for cannabis products, especially those coming from out-of-state businesses. This legislative ...
Thailand’s Cannabis Industry Faces Major Shift with New Draft Law
In a significant move that could reshape the cannabis landscape in Thailand, the government is preparing to introduce a draft law aimed at curbing the sale of cannabis for adult use and refocusing the burgeoning ...
Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis Payments: A Debit and Credit Card Conundrum
LOS ANGELES- In the rapidly expanding cannabis industry, where legality varies from state to state and the federal government maintains its stance against cannabis, the landscape of payment processing remains fraught with challenges. Among the ...
DEA Reinstates License for Pharma Giant Implicated in Opioid Crisis
LOS ANGELES- In a controversial decision, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reinstated the operational license of Morris & Dickson, a pharmaceutical company previously implicated in the opioid crisis. This move comes less than a ...
Idaho Legislators Propose Bill to Ban Out-of-State Cannabis Advertisements
LOS ANGELES- In a move reflecting Idaho's staunch stance on cannabis prohibition, state legislators are deliberating on a bill aimed at curtailing advertisements for cannabis products from neighboring states where it is legal. The proposed ...
Virginia Navigates the Complex Path to Cannabis Legalization with New Legislation
NEW YORK- In the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization, Virginia has emerged as a pivotal battleground, illustrating the multifaceted journey towards establishing a regulated market. The state's House of Representatives has recently passed a bill ...
Red Light Holland Partners with PharmAla Biotech
NEW YORK- In a strategic move to bolster its North American presence, Red Light Holland a Toronto-based company, has entered into a significant consulting agreement with synthetic psychedelics manufacturer PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. The collaboration, ...
