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Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Recent developments in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors point to a period of cautious optimism, marked by stock gains, legal battles, and innovative expansions. From property value boosts tied to legalization to ...
Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
U.S. Whiskey Consumption Slows as Cannabis and Wellness Trends Gain Traction
LOS ANGELES- Brown‑Forman Corp., producer of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, cites three primary factors contributing to reduced whiskey consumption in the U.S.: increasing cannabis use, the popularity of GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications, and softer demand among ...
Trump Administration Supports Psychedelic Research in Mental‑Health Efforts
LOS ANGELES- The Trump administration is showing growing support for research into psychedelics such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ibogaine as potential treatments for mental health conditions. Led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert ...
ProStar SEO Identifies Key Google Ranking Factors for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- ProStar SEO, a Canadian firm specializing in search engine optimization, has released new insights identifying the most influential Google ranking factors specific to cannabis industry websites. The report, based on a large-scale analysis ...
Michigan Cannabis Retailer to Pay $205K in Settlement Over Workers’ Lost Tips
LOS ANGELES— Federal Judge Matthew Leitman has approved a $205,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by employees of Timber Cannabis, a seven-location cannabis dispensary chain in Michigan. The lawsuit alleged that management appropriated tips left ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Recent developments in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors point to a period of cautious optimism, marked by stock gains, legal battles, and innovative expansions. From property value boosts tied to legalization to ...
Case Study: Navigating Cannabis Tax Hikes in California & New Mexico
LOS ANGELES- In July 2025, cannabis operators in California and New Mexico woke up to another line item tightening their margins: higher excise taxes.California’s excise tax jumped from 15% to 19% — a 25% increase. ...
Opinion: Rolling Toward a Greener Future: The Case for Industrial Hemp Toilet Paper
LOS ANGELES–When most people think about sustainability, they imagine renewable energy, electric cars, or organic farming. I don’t know many who stop to consider the humble roll of toilet paper. But TP production has a ...
Tilray to Acquire Hexo Corp. for $56 Million
TORONTO- On April 10, 2023, Tilray Brands announced its merger with Hexo Corp, in a deal that would create one of the largest cannabis companies in the world. While the deal may seem like a ...
Former Michigan House Speaker and Three Others Charged with Corruption in Connection to State’s Legal Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES-- Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson and three others have been charged with federal corruption charges related to the state's legal cannabis industry. The charges are likely to signal just the beginning of ...
Missouri’s Booming Recreational Cannabis Market Attracts Out-of-State Buyers, Hurts Illinois Sales
LOS ANGELES-- In March, out-of-state sales for cannabis in Illinois dropped by almost 17%, signaling that neighboring Missouri's thriving recreational market is still pulling customers away. This news comes just two months after Missouri allowed ...
Medical Cannabis Lawsuit Alleges THC Potency Fraud by Arkansas Cannabis Companies
ARKANSAS-- A new lawsuit has been filed in Arkansas, alleging that licensed cannabis companies have conspired to deceive patients by falsifying THC testing results. The suit, filed by MMJ patient Jakie Hanan in federal court, ...
California’s Government is Destroying California’s Cannabis Industry
SACRAMENTO-- California, often considered a pioneer in the legalization of cannabis, has faced numerous challenges in regulating the industry. One of the most pressing issues is the overtaxation of legal cannabis farms, which has led ...
Pervasip Corp Acquires Slurped & Starts Nano Emulsified Products’ Division
LOS ANGELES-- Pervasip Corp, a developer of companies and technologies in high value emerging markets, has announced the acquisition of Slurped, a nano tincture brand, and the establishment of Artizen Nano, a division focused on ...
New Mexico’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Surpasses $300 Million in Sales for First Year of Operations
LOS ANGELES-- New Mexico's adult-use cannabis market has hit an impressive milestone by generating over $300 million in sales within its first year of operations, starting from April 1, 2022. Governor Lujan Grisham's office announced ...
Cannabis Advocates Hold Policy Forum in Capitol Hill to Discuss Critical Challenges and Opportunities
LOS ANGELES-- On April 20, a group of cannabis advocates will gather at the Capitol Visitors Center of the Congressional Auditorium for a policy forum. The event, which is symbolically scheduled on the unofficial cannabis ...
Nevada’s Cannabis Growers Struggle with Overtaxation Amid Falling Prices and Stale Data
NEVADA-- Nevada’s legal cannabis industry, which was expected to bring endless profit to licensees, is facing challenges that could lead to its decline. Nevada’s cannabis growers are complaining of overtaxation due to the state’s formula ...
Legal Cannabis Consumption at Detroit’s 420 Music Festival Marks a Milestone For The City’s Growing Cannabis Industry
DETROIT-- The city of Detroit is set to host its first-ever cannabis festival, a music event that will allow visitors to consume marijuana legally. The 420 Cannabis Music Festival, organized by D & G Venture, ...
MJ Unpacked Takes Proactive Approach to Addressing Social Equity and Inclusion in Cannabis Industry
NEW YORK--As MJ Unpacked, the premier event for the cannabis industry, gears up to take the stage in New York City from April 26-28, the East Coast cannabis market is poised for massive growth. However, ...
ACT and SC Labs Introduce “Trust in Testing” Certification for Safer Cannabis Products
LOS ANGELES-- ACT Laboratories and SC Labs, two of the largest cannabis testing labs in the United States, have joined forces to introduce the Trust In Testing Certification. This initiative establishes a national set of ...
Cornbread Hemp Closes Successful Seed Round
LOS ANGELES-- Cornbread Hemp, a top-selling CBD brand in the US, announced the successful closing of their seed round of fundraising and the acquisition of their processing and manufacturing partner. This move marks a significant ...
Cannabis Prices in Massachusetts Hit Five-Year Low
MASSACHUSETTS-- The cannabis industry in Massachusetts is facing tough times as prices for both wholesale and retail cannabis have plummeted to their lowest levels in five years. This trend is hitting businesses hard, with several ...
Las Vegas Developer Launches New Cannabis Lounge in New York
NEW YORK–In the affluent SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, a new cannabis museum called House of Cannabis (aka THC NYC) is set to open on April 7. The museum is the brainchild of Robert Frey, the ...
