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Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
Trulieve Opens Dispensary in Cincinnati, Strengthening Ohio Market Position
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major multi-state Cannabis operator, has launched its first dispensary in Cincinnati, marking the company's 7th location in Ohio and its 238th nationwide. The facility stocks a range of Trulieve's ...
Delaware Announced the Launch Date for Legal Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES – The First State is about to make history as recreational marijuana sales launch on August 1, 2025, transforming the state’s cannabis scene and sparking excitement from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach. Starting this ...
California’s Cannabis Industry Faces Meltdown as New Tax Hike Begins
LOS ANGELES – California’s legal cannabis industry is sounding the alarm as a significant excise tax increase, which took effect on July 1, 2025, threatens to cripple an already struggling market. The excise tax on ...
Texas Broadens Medical Cannabis Access Amid THC Policy Shift
LOS ANGELES- Texas has enacted House Bill 46, expanding its Compassionate Use Program for medical cannabis. The law, effective September 1, adds qualifying conditions such as chronic pain, Crohn’s disease and traumatic brain injury. It raises the per‑dose ...
Cronos Expands Medical Cannabis Presence in Switzerland
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. has entered the Swiss medical cannabis market through a partnership with Dascoli Pharma AG, a Zurich-based pharmaceutical distributor. The deal enables Dascoli to supply five varieties of the company's PEACE NATURALS branded ...
Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
Trulieve Opens Dispensary in Cincinnati, Strengthening Ohio Market Position
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major multi-state Cannabis operator, has launched its first dispensary in Cincinnati, marking the company's 7th location in Ohio and its 238th nationwide. The facility stocks a range of Trulieve's ...
Legal fights Surround Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Licensing Process
LOS ANGELES-The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) finds itself amidst legal turbulence due to challenges related to its medical cannabis licensing process. Background: Verano Holdings Corp. recently took legal action against the AMCC, criticizing the ...
Maryland Judge Supports Hemp Producers Against Restrictive Licensing Scheme
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant ruling, a Maryland judge rejected a temporary restraining order against hemp producers, affirming that hemp products remained legal as per the provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill. The lawsuit was ...
Cybin and Small Pharma Seal the Deal with Shareholder Approval
LOS ANGELES-- In a recent development in the clinical-stage psychedelics sector, Canada's Cybin Inc. (CYBN) and the UK's Small Pharma Inc. (DMTTF) have made significant progress in their merger plans. Following their annual general and ...
Canadian Cannabis Act Faces Critical Review
NEW YORK— Following the implementation of the Cannabis Act in 2018, Health Canada's recently released "What We Heard Report" paints a complex picture of the nation’s adult-use cannabis industry. While the legalization of cannabis for ...
Colorado’s Cannabis Sales Show Decline Amid Oversupply and Economic Downturn
LOS ANGELES- Colorado's cannabis market, which has seen considerable growth since its initiation in 2014, is currently facing a decline, according to the latest sales report by the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR). Highlights from ...
4Front Ventures Secures $10 Million Credit Facility to Amplify Illinois Operations
LOS ANGELES-- 4Front Ventures Corp. a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator and retailer, has publicized its recent procurement of a $10 million senior secured credit facility agreement. The agreement is with ALT Debt II, LP, ...
FARRIS FORWARD: Your Guiding Light: 7 Steps to Create Core Values for Your Organization
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to Farris Forward, a new series of articles by Jon Farris exploring the intersection of strategy and leadership in the cannabis and psychedelics industries, or any industry where humans work. Read on: Navigating ...
FARRIS FORWARD: How to Unlock Your Passion: The Power of “Why”
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to Farris Forward, a new series of articles by Jon Farris exploring the intersection of strategy and leadership. In the difficult and fast-paced world of business, especially in cannabis, it's easy to get ...
Ohio Grapples with Cannabis Legalization as Early Voting Commences
COLUMBUS– The Buckeye State stands on the precipice of a transformational decision. As early voting gets underway, Ohio residents are faced with a potential shift in their state's stance on cannabis. Public sentiment, shaped by ...
Canadian Cannabis Advocates Push for Higher THC Limits in Edibles Amid Regulatory Review
NEW YORK- In a significant development in Canada's cannabis landscape, advocates are pressing the federal government to revise the potency limits for cannabis edibles. A petition launched last week is seeking a tenfold increase in ...
TerrAscend Corp. Raises Revenue Guidance, Sees Robust Growth in Multiple States
LOS ANGELES-- TerrAscend Corp. displayed a strong financial posture by updating its revenue guidance for 2023 during its investor day at the Toronto Stock Exchange. This adjustment propelled the company's stock upwards by 4%, resulting ...
Tilray Medical Engages in Glioblastoma Research Through Clinical Trial in Spain
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant stride for the medical cannabis community, Tilray Medical, an affiliate of Tilray Brands, Inc., declared its involvement in a groundbreaking clinical trial slated to delve into the therapeutic potential of ...
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Seeks $143 Million Tax Refund Amidst Dispute Over 280E Obligations
LOS ANGELES- U.S. cannabis titan, Trulieve Cannabis Corp, has lodged a claim for a $143 million tax refund from the federal government. The refund pertains to payments the firm made during the fiscal years 2019, ...
FDA Warns Against Unsupervised Use of Ketamine for Psychiatric Disorders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised concerns over the unsupervised and unauthorized use of compounded ketamine and ketamine-based drugs for treating psychiatric conditions. In a recent alert, the FDA ...
Connecticut’s Cannabis Sales Soar, Surpassing $15 Million Mark for Adult-use Alone
HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut's blossoming cannabis market has reached with combined sales of adult-use and medical marijuana crossing $25 million in September 2023, according to the state's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). This surge in ...
