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Colorado Court Dismisses Mammoth Farms’ Lawsuit Against Marijuana Enforcement Division
LOS ANGELES- A Denver District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mammoth Farms against the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), ruling that the cannabis cultivator must pursue regulatory changes through administrative channels rather than ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
Boston Beer Company Expands Cannabis Beverage Portfolio
LOS ANGELES- The Boston Beer Company, through its Canadian subsidiary BBCCC Inc., has announced the expansion of its cannabis-infused beverage offerings for the summer season. The company introduced a new TeaPot Rosin-Infused Lemon Black Iced ...
Cronos Group Reports First Quarter 2025
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, indicating a net revenue of $32.3 million, a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The ...
THC Design Repositions for National Expansion
LOS ANGELES- THC Design, a California-based cannabis company, has undertaken a comprehensive rebranding initiative in collaboration with New York creative studio Super Okay. The effort aims to transition the company from a regional entity to ...
The Hemp Surge: A Growing Challenge to Regulated Cannabis
NEW YORK — The legal line between hemp and cannabis in the U.S., drawn by the 2018 Farm Bill, was meant to clarify regulation. Instead, it created a set of inconsistencies that still affect how ...
Colorado Court Dismisses Mammoth Farms’ Lawsuit Against Marijuana Enforcement Division
LOS ANGELES- A Denver District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mammoth Farms against the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), ruling that the cannabis cultivator must pursue regulatory changes through administrative channels rather than ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
DEA Schedules Cannabis Rescheduling Hearings for Early 2025
LOS ANGELES- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has outlined a schedule for witness testimony in the ongoing hearing concerning the potential reclassification of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act. Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney ...
Week’s In Review: Ohio Legislature Considers Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products; Florida’s Cannabis Legalization Measure Fails Despite Majority Support; Climate First Bank Introduces Cannabis-Focused Financial Services in Florida; DEA Postpones Cannabis Rescheduling Hearings to 2025
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Curaleaf Secures Massachusetts’ First Cannabis Research License
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for the cannabis industry, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading multistate operator, has secured Massachusetts' inaugural cannabis research facility license. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) unanimously approved the license ...
Cybin Reports 79% Remission in MDD with CYB003, Prepares for Phase 3 Trials
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc., has announced promising results from its Phase 2 study of CYB003, a proprietary deuterated psilocybin analog developed for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The study demonstrated that 79% of ...
Blunt Brunch Nationals: A Night of Glitz and Glam Celebrates Women in Cannabis
Las Vegas, NV – Blunt Brunch, a leading women’s empowerment organization in cannabis, is elevating its annual event to dazzling new heights. This year’s Blunt Brunch Nationals transforms from a traditional brunch into an elegant ...
GOP Senator Calls for Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Criticizes Partial Measures
LOS ANGELES- In recent discussions on federal cannabis policy, several Republican senators have expressed diverse viewpoints regarding the regulation and legalization of cannabis. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has advocated for treating cannabis similarly to tobacco, ...
Illinois Establishes Cannabis Research Institute to Advance Industry Understanding
LOS ANGELES- The State of Illinois, in collaboration with the City of Chicago, has inaugurated the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI), a joint initiative between the University of Illinois and the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI). This ...
GetTangi Corporation Eyes Regulatory Opportunities in Cryptocurrency Under Trump Administration
LOS ANGELES- In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House, Ronald Strauss, CEO of GetTangi Corporation, a company integrating cryptocurrency with legal cannabis transactions, expressed a measured outlook on the potential regulatory ...
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 ...
Psilocybin Shows Potential for OCD and Tourette’s Treatment, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES- A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, as a promising candidate for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette's syndrome. Conducted by researchers at the Hadassah-Hebrew ...
AFC Gamma (AFCG) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings
LOS ANGELES- AFC Gamma, Inc. is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, before the market opens.Analysts anticipate earnings of $0.33 per share for the quarter. In the previous quarter, ...
California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Set to Increase Amid Industry Concerns
LOS ANGELES- California's legal cannabis industry faces a significant fiscal challenge as the state's excise tax on cannabis products is scheduled to rise from 15% to 19% on July 1, 2025. This increase stems from ...
