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NY Cannabis Market Posts Record August Sales, OCM Reports
NEW YORK – New York dispensaries rang up $214.4 million in legal Cannabis sales in August, the highest total since the program's start nearly three years ago, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management. ...
New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
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. ...
Rep. Salud Carbajal Responds to DHS Claims After ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES- U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D‑CA‑24) is facing criticism following a July 10 ICE raid at two Glass House Farms cannabis cultivation sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...
NY Cannabis Market Posts Record August Sales, OCM Reports
NEW YORK – New York dispensaries rang up $214.4 million in legal Cannabis sales in August, the highest total since the program's start nearly three years ago, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management. ...
New National Survey Highlights Cannabis Engagement Rise, Backing Broader Access and Uniform Legal Framework
LOS ANGELES – A fresh national survey underscores Cannabis's deepening foothold in American life, with 31% of adults reporting use within the last six months. Released last month, the MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study also ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
NEW YORK- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like Cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
The Dawn of Social Equity and the Booming Adult-Use Cannabis Industry in New York
NEW YORK-- New York State is embarking on a groundbreaking social experiment as it grants adult-use cannabis licenses, aiming to rectify the injustices inflicted by the long-standing war on cannabis. The detrimental effects of this ...
Transfer Pricing Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- As the cannabis industry continues to grapple with a complex web of regulations and tax rules, entrepreneurs like Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, and Simon Menkes of 420CPA display adept skills in maneuvering through ...
Navigating California’s Cannabis Debt Crisis
LOS ANGELES-- As California's cannabis market grapples with a mounting debt crisis, the fate of the industry hangs in the balance, centering around a controversial piece of legislation known as Assembly Bill 766, also referred ...
Paving the Way for Interstate Cannabis Commerce, California’s Ambitious Plan
LOS ANGELES-- Amidst the picturesque landscapes of California's cannabis fields, a new wave of excitement is brewing in the Golden State. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has unveiled a bold initiative that could potentially ...
A Calculated Approach: Navigating Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES-- The landscape of federal cannabis reform is undergoing a notable transformation, propelled by the growing number of states embracing adult-use cannabis. As this trend gains momentum, policymakers are increasingly compelled to consider significant ...
Skittles Triumphs in Lawsuit Against Cannabis Knockoff Zkittlez
NEW YORK-Mars Wrigley, the maker of multi-colored fruit-flavored Skittles candies, has reached a settlement in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Terphogz LLC, a seller of cannabis-related merchandise. The lawsuit centered around Terphogz's marketing of products ...
Barely Capitalized: Pioneering Support for Women and Minority Startups in the Booming Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-In a bold move to address the long-standing funding disparity faced by women and minority entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector, Highly Capitalized, a leading financial news service, is set to launch an innovative initiative ...
California’s Path to Tackle Illicit Cannabis and Empower Legal Operators
LOS ANGELES-- California's relentless battle against illicit cannabis has reached a critical juncture, as state authorities strive to curb the flourishing underground market and protect the interests of legal cannabis operators and consumers. With the ...
Schumer Expresses Confidence in Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Bill
LOS ANGELES-- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has expressed confidence that a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing banking issues in the cannabis industry will successfully pass in Congress during this session. The reassurance came ...
Altria-Backed Cannabis Producer Cronos Explores Sale
TORONTO-Cronos Group Inc, (CRON.TO) the Canadian cannabis producer backed by Altria Group Inc, the cigarette maker, has confirmed that it is currently engaged in discussions with potential buyers to explore the possibility of a sale, ...
NBA Removes Cannabis from Prohibited Substances List
NEW YORK- In a significant development, league officials and the NBA Players Association have recently inked a comprehensive collective bargaining agreement that effectively removes cannabis from the league's list of prohibited substances. This landmark agreement ...
New York City Council Committee Approves Bill Holding Landlords Accountable for Unlicensed Cannabis and Tobacco Sales
NEW YORK-- The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety has given its approval to a bill that will hold landlords responsible for knowingly renting commercial properties to tenants engaged in the sale of ...
California Cannabis Distribution Giant Herbl Faces Legal Battle as Industry Struggles with Financial Squeeze
LOS ANGELES -California-based cannabis distribution giant Herbl is embroiled in a legal dispute as it seeks to recover approximately $10 million in unpaid debts from retailers. The company, which fell into receivership in June, has ...
BZAM Ltd and Lender Amend Credit Agreement in Response to Recent Divestiture
TORONTO-- BZAM Ltd., a Canadian cannabis producer, has successfully completed the divestiture of Galaxie Brands Corporation, according to a share purchase agreement. The transaction involved the sale of all outstanding shares of Galaxie to a ...
Australia Takes Lead in Offering Psychedelic Treatment for Mental Health
SYDNEY, Australia--In a groundbreaking move, Australia has emerged as a global leader in mental health treatment by embracing the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances such as MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) and psilocybin (found in ...
