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Cannabis Earnings Outlook Dims as Q2 2025 Looms, Latest Analysis
LOS ANGELES – As the Cannabis industry braces for Q2 2025 earnings releases in early August, a sobering picture emerges from Viridian Capital Advisors’ Chart of the Week. Ten of twelve tracked companies are projected ...
Cash, Crime, and Cannabis: Attorneys General Push Congress on SAFER Banking Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.–In a rare show of bipartisan unity, attorneys general from 32 states and U.S. territories issued a pointed appeal to Congress on Thursday: pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025 — and finally bring ...
Cresco Labs Exits California Cannabis Market in Bold Strategic Pivot
LOS ANGELES – Cresco Labs Inc. (OTCQX: CRLBF), a multistate cannabis operator, announced its withdrawal from California, the world’s largest cannabis market. This move aligns with the company's broader strategic restructuring aimed at stabilizing its ...
The Role of Government Relations in Cannabis Industry Success
NEW YORK — In highly regulated industries, success depends not only on how well a business operates, but also on how well it fits within the rules set by government. This is especially true in ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot: The Architecture of Cannabis Regulatory Frameworks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK — Highly Capitalized Network-HCN proudly announces the launch of a new original podcast, "Politics & Policy with Jeff Guillot," dedicated to politics, legislation, and the evolving cannabis industry landscape in ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2025 Earnings
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported net revenue of CAD $204.9 million, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period ...
Cannabis Earnings Outlook Dims as Q2 2025 Looms, Latest Analysis
LOS ANGELES – As the Cannabis industry braces for Q2 2025 earnings releases in early August, a sobering picture emerges from Viridian Capital Advisors’ Chart of the Week. Ten of twelve tracked companies are projected ...
Cash, Crime, and Cannabis: Attorneys General Push Congress on SAFER Banking Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.–In a rare show of bipartisan unity, attorneys general from 32 states and U.S. territories issued a pointed appeal to Congress on Thursday: pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025 — and finally bring ...
Cresco Labs Exits California Cannabis Market in Bold Strategic Pivot
LOS ANGELES – Cresco Labs Inc. (OTCQX: CRLBF), a multistate cannabis operator, announced its withdrawal from California, the world’s largest cannabis market. This move aligns with the company's broader strategic restructuring aimed at stabilizing its ...
Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Industry Sees New Bill
MISSISSIPI-- Mississippi’s medical cannabis industry is set to see some changes, following the final approval of a new bill that aims to make life easier for the state’s medical cannabis operators. House Bill 1158, passed ...
California Cannabis Brand, Rose, Teams Up with Kiva Sales and Service to Expand Product Line
LOS ANGELES-- Rose, California's cannabis brand, announced today an exclusive partnership with Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), a top sales and distribution platform that offers dispensaries a curated selection of the best brands in the ...
Australian Nurses Call for Medicinal Cannabis Education in Undergraduate Degrees
The group wants education about the endocannabinoid system included in undergraduate nursing degrees. Seven years ago, the Federal Parliament passed legislation to legalise medicinal cannabis in Australia. Since then, most cannabis medications have been classified ...
Psychedelic Firm Reunion Neuroscience Sues Mindset Pharma for Patent Infringement and Breach of Contract
LOS ANGELES-- Clinical research firm Reunion Neuroscience Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Mindset Pharma Inc. in federal court, alleging that the latter copied its psychedelic formula and presented it as its own invention while ...
Ascend Wellness Holdings Expands But Still Struggles To Turn a Profit
NEW YORK-- Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc., a New York-based cannabis company, expanded its footprint significantly in 2022 by opening four new stores in three states, transitioning three shops in New Jersey to recreational sales, expanding ...
California’s Cannabis Industry Faces Challenges Amid Difficult Market Conditions and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES-- During a recent earnings call, Kyle Kazan, CEO of Glass House Brands, revealed that challenging market conditions in California are forcing cannabis operators to leave, leaving many vendors unpaid. Kazan stated that "many ...
Experts Warn of Ripple Effects for Cannabis Industry Following Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure
LOS ANGELES- Silicon Valley Bank’s unexpected collapse last Friday is sending ripples of concern through the cannabis finance industry, as experts warn that even if the cannabis sector itself remains untouched, there will still be ...
Politicians Discuss Narrow Window for Federal Cannabis Legalization at SXSW Conference
AUSTISN-- The SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, known for its focus on cutting-edge tech, music, and film, also hosted a cannabis track of sessions this year, along with a psychedelics track for the first time. ...
Michigan Cannabis Firm Skymint Placed Into Receivership By Court Order
MICHIGAN-- Skymint, the brand name for Green Peak Innovations Inc., has been placed into receivership by a Michigan judge after the company failed to pay back loans provided by SunStream’s affiliate Tropics LP since March ...
LIFE IN A DAY: Jeff Raymond: From Aerospace to Agritech, The Remarkable Journey of Jeff Raymond
In a quaint town during his earlier years, Jeff Raymond found a commitment larger than life itself. His early days as a volunteer firefighter and first-responder instilled a profound sense of duty and service. A ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Omar Bitar: Co-Founder & President: Grupo Flor
Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week’s Life In A Day features Omar Bitar. Omar Bitar is ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Wendy Campbell: VP Sales: MJ Unpacked
Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week's Life In A Day features Wendy Campbell. Wendy is the ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Wendy Campbell: VP Sales: Jage Media + MJUnpacked
Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week's Life In A Day features Wendy Campbell. Wendy is the ...
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider State-Run Liquor Stores as Potential Cannabis Retailers
PENNSYLVANIA-- As Pennsylvania's governor introduces a budget with details for taxing adult-use cannabis, lawmakers are exploring different options for how a recreational market could be structured. Among those options is allowing state-run liquor stores to ...
Disproportionate Cannabis Drug Testing Among Black and Hispanic Mothers During Labor and Delivery
LOS ANGELES-- A recent study published in the journal Hospital Pediatrics has revealed that a disproportionate number of Hispanic or African American patients are subjected to Cannabis-specific drug screening during the labor and delivery process. ...
