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Germany’s Cannabis Legislation Faces Criticism
LOS ANGELES- Germany's recent legalization of cannabis has encountered significant criticism from various stakeholders, highlighting challenges in its implementation and effectiveness. Criticism from Berlin's Justice Senator Felor Badenberg, Berlin's Justice Senator, has expressed concerns that ...
Cannara Biotech Reports Record Growth in Fiscal 2024
LOS ANGELES- Montreal-based Cannara Biotech Inc a vertically integrated cannabis producer, announced record-breaking financial results for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. The company reported total annual revenues of $82.2 million, a 43% increase ...
Texas Attorney General Challenges Dallas Cannabis Decriminalization Measure
LOS ANGELES- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas following the adoption of Proposition R, a voter-approved measure aimed at decriminalizing the possession of up to four ounces ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nominated to Lead HHS, Poised to Drive Drug Policy Reforms
LOS ANGELES- President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), positioning him to influence significant drug policy reforms, including the promotion of psychedelics ...
What U.S. Employers Need to Know About Evolving Cannabis and Psychedelics Policies
LOS ANGELES- The November 5, 2024, elections have brought significant changes to state-level drug laws, requiring employers to reevaluate workplace policies, especially around cannabis and psychedelics. Key developments in Nebraska, Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, ...
Trump’s Attorney General Pick Raises Hope for Cannabis Policy Reform
LOS ANGELES- President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Representative Matt Gaetz as the next U.S. Attorney General, a move that could significantly influence federal cannabis policy. Gaetz, a vocal advocate for cannabis reform, has previously ...
Amethyst Health Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in New York
LOS ANGELES- a partnership between Black Star Wellness, LLC, and AYR Wellness Inc, has been conditionally awarded a vertically integrated medical cannabis license by the New York Cannabis Control Board. This license grants the right ...
Germany’s Cannabis Legislation Faces Criticism
LOS ANGELES- Germany's recent legalization of cannabis has encountered significant criticism from various stakeholders, highlighting challenges in its implementation and effectiveness. Criticism from Berlin's Justice Senator Felor Badenberg, Berlin's Justice Senator, has expressed concerns that ...
Cannara Biotech Reports Record Growth in Fiscal 2024
LOS ANGELES- Montreal-based Cannara Biotech Inc a vertically integrated cannabis producer, announced record-breaking financial results for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. The company reported total annual revenues of $82.2 million, a 43% increase ...
Texas Attorney General Challenges Dallas Cannabis Decriminalization Measure
LOS ANGELES- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas following the adoption of Proposition R, a voter-approved measure aimed at decriminalizing the possession of up to four ounces ...
NEWS: Ohio Dispensaries Set to Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales
CLEVELAND- Starting Tuesday, Ohioans aged 21 and over will have the opportunity to purchase recreational cannabis without needing a medical card. This marks a significant change in the state's cannabis regulations. The Ohio Department of ...
Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Cannabis Use Over Past Decade
LOS ANGELES- Government survey data released today by the US Department of Health and Human Services confirms that state-specific cannabis legalization laws have not negatively impacted teen cannabis use rates. The latest National Survey on ...
Ohio to Launch Recreational Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- Ohio will commence recreational cannabis sales early next week, possibly as soon as Tuesday, August 6, following the issuance of the first necessary licenses on Monday. Jamie Crawford, Public Information Officer for Ohio’s ...
MindBio Reports Sustained Antidepressant Effects from Microdosing LSD in Phase 2A Depression Trials
LOS ANGELES- MindBio Therapeutics Corp. a Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company, has announced promising durability data from its Phase 2A clinical trials testing MB22001, a proprietary microdosed LSD treatment for depression. The study, which involved self-administered, take-home ...
Ascend Wellness Stock Rises Amid Major Debt Refinancing Deal
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. saw its stock price increase by 2.9% on Friday, trading as high as $1.07 before closing at the same price. This trading activity represented a 301% increase in volume, ...
Tilray Expands Medical Cannabis Portfolio in Portugal
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands, Inc. has announced a new achievement in its European medical cannabis operations. The company received approval for its new product, Tilray Solução Oral THC10, in Portugal. This follows earlier approvals for ...
Philippine Lawmakers Push for Medical Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- The Philippines is making another attempt to legalize medical cannabis, with the House of Representatives approving a new bill on Tuesday. The measure, passed by a vote of 177-9, seeks to establish a ...
COMPASS Pathways Evaluates Prospects Despite Earnings Miss
LOS ANGELES- COMPASS Pathways reported a quarterly loss of $0.55 per share on May 8th, missing analysts' expectations of a $0.52 loss. The company is forecasted to post a loss of $2 per share for ...
Curaleaf Earnings Estimates Lowered
LOS ANGELES- Analysts at Atb Cap Markets have revised their Q2 2024 earnings estimates for Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. now forecasting a loss of $0.04 per share, down from a previous estimate of $0.03 per share. ...
Trulieve Contributes $5 Million to Florida Recreational Cannabis Campaign
LOS ANGELES- Trulieve, a medical cannabis company, has contributed an additional $5 million to support the campaign for legalizing recreational cannabis in Florida. This donation, made on July 15th, was directed to the Smart & ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Quarterly Earnings
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported its quarterly earnings on Thursday, June 20th, surprising analysts with a positive earnings per share (EPS) of $0.11. This result significantly surpassed the consensus estimate of a $0.18 loss ...
Texas Cities Advance Cannabis Decriminalization Efforts Amid Legal Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Activists in several Texas cities are pushing for cannabis decriminalization, with measures set to appear on the November ballot in Lockhart, Dallas, and potentially Bastrop. These initiatives aim to reduce penalties for possession ...
Tilray Brands Reports 26% Increase in Revenue for Fiscal 2024
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands announced a 26% increase in net revenue for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, reaching $789 million. This result surpassed Wall Street analysts' projections of $783 million. The company's growth ...
Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit 2024: Exploring the Future of Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) is thrilled to announce its annual conference, scheduled for October 4-5, 2024, at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its inception in 2019, ...
Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Assets in Virginia, Arizona for $105 Million
NEW YORK- Verano Holdings Corp., a Chicago-based cannabis operator, has reached an agreement to acquire the plant-touching operations of The Cannabist Co. in Arizona and Virginia. The acquisition, valued at $105 million in a mix ...
