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How Professional Services Firms That Serve Cannabis Can Thrive in the Wellness Industry
NEW YORK- Professional service providers — from accountants and attorneys to brand strategists and tech consultants — have played an indispensable role in legitimizing and professionalizing the Cannabis sector. These same firms now have a ...
Curaleaf Executive Vice Chairman Adopts Automated Share Sales Plan
STAMFORD – Joseph F. Lusardi, executive vice chairman of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., has put in a place an automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to sell company shares, a move designed to handle tax obligations tied ...
Oregon Invites Input on Psilocybin Service Center Regulations Through New Advisory Panel
SALEM – State health officials in Oregon are seeking participants for a rules advisory committee that will shape permanent guidelines on the temporary use of licensed Psilocybin Service Centers, as applications close in less than ...
Republican Lawmakers Move to Block Cannabis Rescheduling, Undermining Federal Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C.. Just as the Biden administration’s long-awaited cannabis rescheduling effort appeared to be gaining traction, Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee have moved to shut it down—using their control of a key budget bill ...
MariMed Expands Access to Betty’s Eddies Chews to Medical Market in Maine
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc. has entered into a licensing agreement with The Stoned Moose, LLC, to distribute its full-spectrum Betty’s Eddies fruit chews in both adult-use and medical cannabis channels across Maine. Previously restricted to ...
Senate Panel Flags Misleading Cannabis Marketing, Backs Psychedelics Research
LOS ANGELES- The Senate Appropriations Committee released a report accompanying the 2026 agriculture and FDA spending bill that raises concerns over deceptive marketing in the cannabis sector while endorsing expanded federal support for psychedelics research. ...
McConnell Seeks to Close 2018 Hemp “Loophole” in Senate Funding Bill
LOS ANGELES- Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is advancing a provision in the FY 2026 agriculture appropriations bill aimed at revising the federal hemp definition to bar products containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The action ...
How Professional Services Firms That Serve Cannabis Can Thrive in the Wellness Industry
NEW YORK- Professional service providers — from accountants and attorneys to brand strategists and tech consultants — have played an indispensable role in legitimizing and professionalizing the Cannabis sector. These same firms now have a ...
Curaleaf Executive Vice Chairman Adopts Automated Share Sales Plan
STAMFORD – Joseph F. Lusardi, executive vice chairman of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., has put in a place an automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to sell company shares, a move designed to handle tax obligations tied ...
Oregon Invites Input on Psilocybin Service Center Regulations Through New Advisory Panel
SALEM – State health officials in Oregon are seeking participants for a rules advisory committee that will shape permanent guidelines on the temporary use of licensed Psilocybin Service Centers, as applications close in less than ...
Los Angeles Law Enforcement Prioritizes Magic Mushroom Seizure Over More Dangerous Substances
Los Angeles-In a recent display of law enforcement priorities, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has made headlines for the confiscation of a substantial quantity of magic mushrooms. This seizure comes amid growing concerns about ...
California’s Leading Cannabis Distributor HERBL Faces Spectacular Collapse, Leaving Brands Unpaid
Los Angeles-In a stunning turn of events, HERBL, California's largest cannabis distributor, has collapsed, leaving a trail of unpaid brands and an uncertain future for the state's thriving cannabis industry. The sudden demise of HERBL, ...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Psychedelic Research, Paving the Way for Future Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a groundbreaking step in the field of psychedelic research by releasing a draft guidance document aimed at providing recommendations to researchers exploring the potential ...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Announces Plans to Pardon Convictions Related to Psychedelics
DENVER - In a groundbreaking move, Governor Jared Polis of Colorado (D) unveiled his intention to issue pardons for all criminal convictions in the state pertaining to psychedelic drugs. The announcement came during his speech ...
Minnesota Embraces Cannabis Legalization, Paving the Way for Lucrative Business Ventures
MINNEAPOLIS - In a significant development, Minnesota has joined the ranks of adult-use cannabis states, creating a promising landscape for potential business opportunities. After months of legislative deliberation, the state became the 23rd in the ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Declining Revenue
TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading player in the Canadian cannabis industry, announced steep losses exceeding C$3 billion in its recent financial report. Despite a 14% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter ending ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Declining Revenue
TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading player in the Canadian cannabis industry, announced steep losses exceeding C$3 billion in its recent financial report. Despite a 14% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter ending ...
TerrAscend Receives Conditional Approval for TSX Listing, Announces Private Placements in Strategic Move for Cannabis Industry Expansion
TerrAscend Corp., a cannabis operator in North America, has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), according to an announcement made by the company on Wednesday. This development, ...
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program Falls Short of Tax Revenue Targets, Report Reveals
NEW YORK-- New York's nascent adult-use cannabis program has faced significant challenges in meeting its projected tax revenue targets, according to a recent report released by the Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis ...
Minnesota Craft Brewers Embrace New Cannabis Law, Expanding Opportunities for Low-Dose THC Beverages
LOS ANGELES-- Minnesota's craft brewing industry is abuzz with excitement following the enactment of a new cannabis law in the state. Industry leaders actively sought further regulations regarding THC-infused beverages and expressed their satisfaction with ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Awards $4.145 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Regulated Cannabis Retail
LOS ANGELES-- In an effort to bolster access to licensed retail cannabis, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced on Tuesday that it has granted a total of $4.145 million to 18 municipalities across ...
Canada House Cannabis Group Announces Restatement of Financial Statements to Rectify Accounting Errors
LOS ANGELES-- Canada House Cannabis Group Inc. announced today the filing of a restatement of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended January 31, 2023, and 2022. The restatement, referred to ...
Acreage Holdings Optimizes Board of Directors as it Prepares for Acquisition by Canopy USA
LOS ANGELES-- Acreage Holdings, a New York-based cannabis multistate operator, has taken steps to streamline its board of directors in preparation for its impending acquisition by Canopy USA, the American subsidiary of Canadian producer Canopy ...
Nevada Enacts Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Expanding Possession Limits and Easing Industry Restrictions
NEVADA-- In a significant development for the cannabis industry, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, signed an omnibus cannabis bill into law last week. The new legislation, which was sponsored by state Senator Dallas Harris, ...
California Department of Cannabis Control Grants $4.145 Million to Expand Access to Licensed Retail Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced the allocation of $4.145 million in grants to 18 municipalities aimed at enhancing access to licensed retail cannabis. Among the recipients, 14 jurisdictions ...
