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Grown Rogue Takes Full Ownership of Illinois Cultivation Project
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. has acquired the remaining 30% stake in its Illinois subsidiary, Rogue EBC LLC, for $1.5 million. The transaction, announced Sunday, brings the company's ownership to 100% and clears the ...
Winners and Losers in Cannabis: The Efficiency Divide
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Highly Capitalized Network Launches “Battle of the Brands” — A New Show Redefining Cannabis Marketing Conversations
LOS ANGELES— Highly Capitalized Network (HCN), a leading business and financial media platform for Cannabis, today announced the launch of its newest original series: Battle of the Brands. This new podcast series brings together some ...
Turkish Parliament Legalizes Medical Cannabis Sales
ANKARA – In a pivotal decision, the Turkish Parliament has passed a groundbreaking law establishing the controlled sale of low-THC medical cannabis products in licensed pharmacies, representing a transformative shift in the nation's healthcare system. ...
ANALYSIS: Germany’s Dual Medical Cannabis Market: A Tale of Two Systems
BERLIN- Since legalizing medical cannabis in 2017, Germany has built one of Europe’s most advanced frameworks for patient access. But today, two distinct markets dominate the scene: the slower-growing, regulated reimbursed segment and the dynamic, ...
ANALYSIS : The Looming End of Unregulated Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
LOS ANGELES- July 21, 2025 The hemp-derived THC loophole may be living on borrowed time. Over the past year, the unregulated market for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—most notably delta-8 and delta-10 THC—has come under increasing legal ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Grown Rogue Takes Full Ownership of Illinois Cultivation Project
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc. has acquired the remaining 30% stake in its Illinois subsidiary, Rogue EBC LLC, for $1.5 million. The transaction, announced Sunday, brings the company's ownership to 100% and clears the ...
Winners and Losers in Cannabis: The Efficiency Divide
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Highly Capitalized Network Launches “Battle of the Brands” — A New Show Redefining Cannabis Marketing Conversations
LOS ANGELES— Highly Capitalized Network (HCN), a leading business and financial media platform for Cannabis, today announced the launch of its newest original series: Battle of the Brands. This new podcast series brings together some ...
Debunking Fentanyl and Cannabis Misconceptions
NEW YORK- The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has released a comprehensive report addressing the widespread misinformation suggesting that cannabis is being contaminated with fentanyl. This misinformation has been perpetuated through various channels, ...
Oregon Cannabis Associations Merge Amidst Industry Challenges
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development within Oregon's cannabis sector, the Oregon Cannabis Association and the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon have decided to merge. The boards of both organizations approved this union last week, ...
Beckley Psytech Begins Landmark Phase IIb Study on Novel Intranasal 5-MeO-DMT Formulation for Treatment Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for the field of neuropsychiatric treatment, Beckley Psytech Ltd, a leading clinical-stage biotechnology firm, announced today the initiation of its international Phase IIb study on BPL-003. This novel synthetic ...
New Mexico Tax Department Pursues Over 100 Cannabis Firms for Delinquent Taxes
LOS ANGELES- The New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue announced an enforcement drive on Wednesday, highlighting that over 100 cannabis license holders in the state have failed to meet their tax obligations. According to ...
Exploring Rick Simpson Oil: A Practical Perspective
LOS ANGELES-Many years ago, a family sought my assistance concerning a sibling diagnosed with prostate cancer. This brother staunchly rejected conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and injections. He believed, with unwavering determination, that a ...
The Rise and Debate of Delta-8 THC: Understanding the Controversy
LOS ANGELES- Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 or ∆8-THC) is making headlines as its popularity soars, primarily due to federal regulations that ambiguously classify it. Resembling the more commonly known Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in structure and effect, this lesser-known cannabinoid ...
Aurora Cannabis Settles Patent Litigation with Willow Biosciences
TORONTO — Aurora Cannabis, the Alberta-based licensed producer, has finalized a confidential settlement with Willow Biosciences over a previously ongoing patent litigation that began in July 2021. The specific terms and conditions of the settlement ...
Cybin Inc. and Small Pharma Join Forces in a Milestone Psychedelic Therapeutics Acquisition
LOS ANGELES- In a notable merger move in the psychedelic therapeutics landscape, Small Pharma Inc. has received the green light from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for its acquisition by Cybin Inc. This all-stock ...
4Front Ventures Secures Credit Agreement, Issues RSUs
PHOENIX — 4Front Ventures Corp., a prominent multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, declared on [Date] the issuance of restricted stock units (RSUs) linked to its newly established $10-million senior secured credit facility agreement. The Phoenix-based ...
Major Corporations Lobby for Cannabis Banking Reforms
NEW YORK — An analysis of recent Congressional lobbying disclosures has unveiled that prominent corporations like Bank of America, Mastercard, and GlaxoSmithKline, among others, are now lobbying for cannabis banking reform. The spotlight has been ...
Ayr Wellness Dispensary in Las Vegas Joins Growing Trend of Cannabis Unionization
LAS VEGAS — Workers at a Las Vegas cannabis store, known as The Dispensary and operating under the Ayr Wellness brand, have elected to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local ...
FSD Pharma and Celly Nutrition Corp. Schedule Virtual Securityholders Meeting
TORONTO — FSD Pharma, a noted biopharmaceutical company, and its partner Celly Nutrition Corp. have jointly announced a virtual meeting for FSD Pharma's securityholders. Slated for November 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Toronto time, this ...
House VA Subcommittee Postpones Historic Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Hearing
LOS ANGELES- A groundbreaking hearing of the House VA’s subcommittee on Health, set to discuss the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies in combating mental health disorders, has been postponed. The delay was attributed to the ongoing ...
Higher Collective Elevates Connecticut’s Cannabis Landscape with Equity Ventures
LOS ANGELES- Connecticut's budding cannabis sector witnessed a significant milestone earlier this month as Higher Collective, a venture committed to fostering inclusivity and equity in the industry, unveiled its debut dispensary in Killingly on October ...
PharmaDrug Announces Share Consolidation and Appoints New CFO
LOS ANGELES — PharmaDrug Inc, a pharmaceutical company, has made two significant announcements today. Firstly, it has detailed its upcoming share consolidation, and secondly, it has named a new Chief Financial Officer. Beginning October 24, ...
