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London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from the London Drugs Commission (LDC) to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis for personal use. The LDC, established by Khan in 2022 ...
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 ...
Cronos Group Reports $8.7 Million in Operating Expense Savings for FY2024
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. has announced operating expense savings of $8.7 million for the fiscal year 2024, aligning with its previously stated target range of $5 million to $10 million. These savings were primarily ...
Minnesota Considers Allowing Liquor Wholesalers to Distribute Low-Potency Hemp Edibles
LOS ANGELES -A bipartisan bill introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives seeks to permit licensed liquor wholesalers to distribute low-potency hemp edibles. Sponsored by Representatives Zack Stephenson (D) and Nolan West (R), House File ...
New Study Suggests Medical Cannabis Highly Cost-Effective Treatment for PTSD
LOS ANGELES-A recent study highlights the affordability and effectiveness of medical cannabis as a treatment for individuals with moderate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Conducted by researchers at Leafwell, the study suggests that medical cannabis could ...
Emerging Policies Reshape the Psychedelics Industry
LOS ANGELES- The psychedelics sector is undergoing significant transformations due to evolving regulatory policies and scientific advancements that could redefine their therapeutic applications. A notable development occurred in August 2024 when the U.S. Food and ...
London Mayor Advocates for Decriminalization of Cannabis Possession
LOS ANGELES- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed recommendations from the London Drugs Commission (LDC) to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis for personal use. The LDC, established by Khan in 2022 ...
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 ...
Updates: What’s Happening in USA’s East Coast Cannabis Markets?
NEW YORK- The legal cannabis industry in the United States has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years, with several states legalizing the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. While the ...
The Parent Company and Gold Flora Announce Plans to Merge Businesses
SAN JOSE, Calif. TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a consumer-focused California cannabis company, and Gold Flora, a vertically-integrated California cannabis company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement to ...
Switzerland’s Cannabis Market Set to Boom Following Test Market
ZURICH–In recent years, the legal cannabis market has been rapidly expanding in Switzerland, driven by changing attitudes towards the substance and its potential medicinal benefits. This development has been accompanied by a growing number of ...
Oklahoma Voters to Decide on Recreational Cannabis Legalization: What’s at Stake for the State’s Booming Cannabis Industry?
OKLAHOMA CITY, In just under two weeks, voters in Oklahoma will have the opportunity to decide whether to legalize recreational cannabis in addition to the state's already expansive medical cannabis market. The measure, State Question ...
Challenges and Competition for Legal Cannabis in Manhattan as New York’s Adult-Use Program Slowly Takes Shape
NEW YORK, New York's adult-use cannabis program has finally started to take shape with four legal stores now open and operating. However, the road to get here has been long and fraught with challenges, and ...
California’s Cannabis Industry Still Struggling with Systemic Hurdles and Local Veto Power, Says Industry Consultant
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry in California is still facing major obstacles despite being the most populous state in the US. Many businesses are struggling to turn a profit in the market due to a ...
SEC seeks $6.2M from two men accused of penny stock scheme
Los Angeles, The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal judge in Boston to approve a proposed judgement against William Kaitz and Graham Taylor for their alleged roles in a $140m penny ...
New Cannabis Brands Face Shorter Lifecycles, With Survival Rates Tied to Market Conditions
LOS ANGELES, A new report by sale tracking firm Headset has found that new cannabis brands entering the market have shorter lifecycles than in the past. The report analyzed distinct brand launches in the first ...
Sky Wellness CBD Sleep Gummies Named Winner of 2023 Product of the Year USA Award
PHOENIX, Sky Wellness CBD Sleep Gummies, a premium THC-free, broad-spectrum CBD + CBN sleep aid, has been named a winner of the 2023 Product of the Year USA Awards. This is the largest consumer-voted awards ...
Is Cannabis Really A Gateway Drug?
LOS ANGELES- According to a recent study by researchers from the University of Minnesota, CU Boulder, and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not increase substance use disorders ...
Twitter Becomes First Social Media Platform to Allow Cannabis Ads in U.S.A.
SAN FRANCISCO-Twitter has become the first social media platform to permit cannabis companies to market their brands and products in the United States. While other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok follow ...
Worldwide Industrial Hemp Market to 2028
DUBLIN - This report provides a complete analysis of Worldwide Industrial Hemp Industry. The Global Industrial Hemp Market will grow to US$ 15.01 Billion in 2028, according to the publisher. Company Analysis Marijuana Company of America Inc. ...
Syqe Medical to Provide the SyqeAir Technology to Veterans
TEL AVIV, Israel - Syqe Medical, the developer of innovative technologies in the world of medical devices, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence to supply the ...
Global Cannabis Market Revenue Is Expected To Reach $76 Billion By 2027
PALM BEACH, Fla. - The cannabis business is one of those atypical industries that actually flourished because of the pandemic. The global worldwide market has significantly grown in all its segments. A recent report from ...
Acreage Announces Filing of Proxy Statement with Canopy Growth and Canopy USA
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), announced that it: (i) obtained an interim order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dated January 18, 2023, as varied on February 13, ...
