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Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES - Critical compliance issues, market exits, and clinical and regulatory breakthroughs shaped a turbulent week for cannabis and psychedelics businesses. Cannabis Industry Highlights 1.Cresco Labs Exits California, Refocuses on Profitability Cresco Labs confirmed ...
Glass House Brands Tightens Up Compliance After ICE Raids Shake Operations
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. has swiftly moved to strengthen its compliance protocols following federal immigration raids on two of its California farms on July 10. Conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Canada’s Cannabis Industry Defies Economic Odds
TORONTO – In a striking contrast to Canada’s faltering economy, the legal Cannabis industry continues to flourish, bolstering the nation’s GDP while other sectors struggle. Statistics Canada reports that the licensed cannabis sector grew by ...
New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Firms Propose Merger to Form Helius Health
LOS ANGELES- Three of New Zealand's medicinal cannabis companies—Helius Therapeutics, Green Leaf Group, and Elysian Group—have announced plans to merge into a single entity named Helius Health. The proposed consolidation aims to integrate the full ...
MindMed Appoints Brandi Roberts as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine has announced the appointment of Brandi L. Roberts, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025. Roberts will oversee the company's financial strategy, capital planning, accounting, investor relations, and ...
Federal Court Invalidates Oregon’s Cannabis Labor Neutrality Law
LOS ANGELES- A federal judge has ruled that Oregon's Measure 119, which mandated labor neutrality agreements for cannabis businesses, is unconstitutional. The decision impacts the regulatory landscape for the state's cannabis industry. Measure 119, approved ...
Consumers Pay Premium for Fast-Acting Cannabis Edibles
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry analysis reveals that cannabis consumers are increasingly favoring fast-acting edible products, demonstrating a willingness to pay higher prices for quicker onset effects. The 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report, conducted by cannabis ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES - Critical compliance issues, market exits, and clinical and regulatory breakthroughs shaped a turbulent week for cannabis and psychedelics businesses. Cannabis Industry Highlights 1.Cresco Labs Exits California, Refocuses on Profitability Cresco Labs confirmed ...
Glass House Brands Tightens Up Compliance After ICE Raids Shake Operations
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. has swiftly moved to strengthen its compliance protocols following federal immigration raids on two of its California farms on July 10. Conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Canada’s Cannabis Industry Defies Economic Odds
TORONTO – In a striking contrast to Canada’s faltering economy, the legal Cannabis industry continues to flourish, bolstering the nation’s GDP while other sectors struggle. Statistics Canada reports that the licensed cannabis sector grew by ...
A Groundbreaking Confluence of Music and Cannabis in Illinois
LOS ANGELES– In a groundbreaking development for both the music and cannabis industries, the inaugural Miracle in Mundelein music festival is set to become Illinois' first state-approved cannabis consumption event. Scheduled for September 9-10, the ...
Colorado’s Path to Psychedelic Regulation: Community Listening Sessions Announced
LOS ANGELES-- In a proactive move to foster community engagement and inclusivity, the Colorado Natural Medicine Division has announced a series of "listening sessions" scheduled throughout September and October. These sessions are designed to involve ...
Cannabis Sector Faces Unsettled Future: Key Stock Indices Discontinued Amid Industry Turbulence
LOS ANGELES-- In a telling sign of the shifting tides in the cannabis sector, two prominent indices tracking the performance of cannabis businesses on North America's largest stock exchanges have been discontinued. This development comes ...
South Africa’s SAPS Issues New Directive; A Step Towards Clarifying the Legal Landscape of Personal Cannabis Use
LOS ANGELES-- In a significant move towards clarifying the legal landscape surrounding cannabis use in South Africa, the South African Police Services (SAPS) has recently issued a directive urging its officers to refrain from arresting ...
Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Rollout Faces Delays Amid Licensing Controversies
LOS ANGELES– The path to legal medical cannabis in Alabama, once paved with optimism, has been marred by legal controversies and procedural missteps, leaving patients and businesses in a state of limbo. Last week, officials ...
Week In Review: Curaleaf Uplists; Ohio Senate Passes Bill Expanding Voter-Approved Cannabis Initiative; New York Intensifies Efforts to Combat Illicit Cannabis Shops with Increased Inspections & Seizures; Democratic Governors Urge President Biden to Expedite Cannabis Rescheduling by DEA
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: RIV Capital’s Ambitious Transition to Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in New York;. California and Michigan Boost Social Equity in Cannabis Industry with New Funding Initiatives
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: New York and Missouri’s Contrasting Cannabis Market Progress in 2023; Clearmind Medicine Inc. Announces Reverse Share Split to Comply with Nasdaq; Cybin Inc. Secures $30 Million in Funding to Advance Psychedelic Treatment Research
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Georgia Expands Its Medical Cannabis Industry; Ohio Governor Seeks Amendments to Cannabis Legalization; Maryland Launches Social Equity-Focused Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing; Cybin Inc. Secures $30 Million in Funding
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Ohio Says Yes! To Adult Use; Cannabis Sugar Daddy BAT Doubles Down on Organigram; Could Florida Follow Ohio? Cybin’s Clinical Trial Indicates Promising Results
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Virginia Judge Upholds State Law on Hemp Products; Las Vegas to Welcome New Cannabis Consumption Lounges; Rhode Island Sets New Monthly Record with $7.11M in Adult-Use Cannabis Sales; Kanabo Partners with British Cannabis to Enhance Digital Health Services:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Bipartisan Cannabis Reform Back in Congress; Oregon Cannabis Associations Merge; Cybin Inc. and Small Pharma Join Forces in a Milestone for Sector’s M&A
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Cresco Labs Finalizes Sale of Arizona Ops & Mortgages NY Properties; 4Front Ventures Secures $10 Million Credit Facility; Germany Contemplates Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: U.S. Senate Banking Committee Advances SAFER Banking Act; Arizona’s Cannabis Social Equity Licenses; MediPharm Settles $9 Million Dispute with HEXO Following Tilray’s Acquisition:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: New York Cannabis Licensing Resumes Amid Legal Controversies: Medical Cannabis Push Gains Momentum in Idaho: Cannabis Stocks Show Resurgence Amid Regulatory Optimism:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
