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Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit the use, cultivation or sale of cannabis under regulated conditions, driven by evolving public policy and emerging economic opportunity. Germany legalized limited recreational use on ...
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a lawsuit arguing that the state’s lottery system for awarding medical cannabis licenses is unconstitutional and unfairly structured. The suit, filed on June 27 in Jefferson ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
TerrAscend Expands New Jersey Presence with Acquisition of Union Chill Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp., a North American cannabis operator, has entered into an agreement to acquire Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC, a single-location dispensary in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. This acquisition marks TerrAscend's fourth dispensary ...
Fergus Falls City Council Approves Cannabis Dispensary Permits After Reversal
LOS ANGELES- the Fergus Falls City Council reversed its earlier decision and approved interim permits for two cannabis dispensaries, Sugar High and Elevate. The initial denial was based on concerns that the dispensaries were within ...
Maine Considers Stricter Medical Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Maine lawmakers are evaluating two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing safety standards within the state's medical cannabis program. The bills, LD 104 and LD 1847, seek to introduce mandatory testing for contaminants and ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit the use, cultivation or sale of cannabis under regulated conditions, driven by evolving public policy and emerging economic opportunity. Germany legalized limited recreational use on ...
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a lawsuit arguing that the state’s lottery system for awarding medical cannabis licenses is unconstitutional and unfairly structured. The suit, filed on June 27 in Jefferson ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
Cybin Acquires U.K.-Based Small Pharma Amid Emerging Trends in Psychedelics Industry
NEW YORK — In what could be described as the burgeoning movements within the psychedelics sector, Cybin , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, has announced its intention to acquire U.K.'s Small Pharma. This move sparks dialogue ...
Irwin Naturals Posts Loss Amid New Ventures in Psychedelics and Cannabis
LOS ANGELES-- Despite its bold moves and positive undertones about future prospects, Irwin Naturals' shift towards psychedelics and its increased commitment to the cannabis sector isn't devoid of challenges. Regulatory uncertainty, intense competition, and a ...
Planet 13’s Strategic Move: Acquires VidaCann to Boost its Footprint in Florida
LAS VEGAS, NV — In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the booming Florida cannabis market, multi-state vertically integrated cannabis company, Planet 13 Holdings Inc., announced a membership interest purchase agreement to take ...
PharmaCielo Ltd. Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
TORONTO — PharmaCielo Ltd., a figure in the cannabis industry based out of Canada and holding substantial operations in Colombia via PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., revealed its financial results for the quarter concluding on June ...
Canadian Cannabis Companies Rethink U.S. Hemp Market Strategy
NEW YORK-- Canadian cannabis titans have long eyed the American hemp-derived CBD market as a golden opportunity, particularly following the legalization of low-THC hemp in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. But as enthusiasm for cannabis ...
Cannabis Infused Products Boost Minnesota’s Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES-- The state of Minnesota has experienced a significant increase in tax revenue following the legalization of cannabis-infused products such as gummies and beverages. A recent report from the state Department of Revenue, as ...
Evolving Cannabis Retail Landscape Sees Shifts in Billion-Dollar State Markets
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. cannabis industry, still in its nascent stages, witnessed notable shifts in 2023 with a projected reduction in states reaching the billion-dollar mark in retail sales, according to a comprehensive report ...
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Sees Robust Growth, Generating Billions in Sales
LOS ANGELES-- In a remarkable testament to the growth potential of regulated markets, Michigan's cannabis industry has burgeoned into a financial powerhouse, with sales reaching multi-billion dollar figures. Recent data sheds light on a sector ...
Planet 13 Holdings Announce Florida Expansion Plans with $50 Million Acquisition of VidaCann
Planet 13 Holdings, based in Las Vegas, has unveiled a substantial $48.9 million agreement to acquire the comprehensive cannabis enterprise of VidaCann, a Florida-based company. This acquisition encompasses a network of 26 medical cannabis dispensaries, ...
Missouri Adjusts Cannabis Regulations for Foster Parents
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant policy move, Missouri's Department of Social Services has allowed foster parents in the state to legally possess and cultivate cannabis. The emergency rule, put in place last week, aligns the ...
Declining Prices Boost Cannabis Sales in British Columbia
LOS ANGELES — As cannabis prices in British Columbia continue their descent, the province is experiencing a boom in sales, according to the latest wholesale quarterly report covering April to June 2023. Released data offers ...
Ohio Set to Decide on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization this November
LOS ANGELES-– Ohioans will have the chance to make their state the 24th in the U.S. to authorize adult-use cannabis, after state officials greenlit ballot language for a November vote. The Ohio Ballot Board, comprising ...
Texas Cities Pivot Toward Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Statewide Stalemate
LOS ANGELES — Several Texas cities, in a progressive stride, are taking individual steps toward decriminalizing cannabis possession, a move seen as a response to the state Senate's reluctance to pass a House-endorsed bill centered ...
Swiss Pilot Program Explores Regulated Cannabis Sales
ZURICH — In an innovative exploration of the cannabis market, Switzerland has launched a pilot program named “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility.” The program, which began on August 22, will be a three-year study ...
New Guidelines Published for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
LOS ANGELES-- In a landmark move, the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA) and BrainFutures have released what's being heralded as the first set of professional practice guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy. This step comes at a ...
