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Dennis Peron: The Gay Revolutionary Who Pioneered Medical Cannabis in America
SAN FRANCISCO-Dennis Peron, the "Father of Medical Marijuana," is a towering figure in the history of cannabis advocacy. His relentless dedication to compassion and justice not only changed the lives of countless patients but also ...
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungement of Pardoned Federal Offenses
LOS ANGELES- On November 22, 2024, Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced H.R. 10248, known as the Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which has been referred to ...
Global Developments in Cannabis Legalization in 2023
LOS ANGELES- In 2023, several countries made significant strides in cannabis legalization, reflecting a global shift in drug policy. Germany's Legislative Progress Germany advanced toward legalizing cannabis for adult use, aiming to become the European ...
Cansortium and RIV Capital to Merge, Expanding Cannabis Footprint Across Four States
LOS ANGELES- Cansortium, a Florida-based vertically integrated cannabis operator, is set to merge with RIV Capital, operator of the Etain Health cannabis brand in New York. Under the merger terms, Cansortium will acquire all issued ...
Missouri Allocates $19 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue to Veterans, Treatment Programs, and Public Defense
LOS ANGELES- Missouri's cannabis tax revenue has generated over $19 million, which has been allocated to support military veterans, expand substance use treatment programs, and fund the state's Public Defenders System, according to the Missouri ...
Numinus Wellness Inc. Selected for Cybin’s Phase 3 Trial on Depression Treatment
NEW YORK- Numinus Wellness Inc. announced that its research site, Cedar Clinical Research (CCR), has been chosen for Cybin's Phase 3 clinical trial of CYB003, aimed at treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This selection highlights ...
Canopy Growth Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Canopy Growth Corp. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, indicating progress in alleviating financial pressures faced in 2023. Q4 and Full-Year Financial Performance In ...
Dennis Peron: The Gay Revolutionary Who Pioneered Medical Cannabis in America
SAN FRANCISCO-Dennis Peron, the "Father of Medical Marijuana," is a towering figure in the history of cannabis advocacy. His relentless dedication to compassion and justice not only changed the lives of countless patients but also ...
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Facilitate Expungement of Pardoned Federal Offenses
LOS ANGELES- On November 22, 2024, Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced H.R. 10248, known as the Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which has been referred to ...
Global Developments in Cannabis Legalization in 2023
LOS ANGELES- In 2023, several countries made significant strides in cannabis legalization, reflecting a global shift in drug policy. Germany's Legislative Progress Germany advanced toward legalizing cannabis for adult use, aiming to become the European ...
Canadian Cannabis Group Fire & Flower Enters U.S. Cannabis Market with American Acres
TORONTO – Canadian cannabis retailer Fire & Flower Holdings is launching into the United States, with licensing partner, American Acres Managers, a private firm with a focus on cannabis retail in Arizona, California and Nevada. ...
Pro-Cannabis Politicians Raising Eyebrows For Cannabis Stock Purchase Timing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, is the chairman of the House Budget Committee. He purchased stocks in Canopy Growth Corporation, Aurora Cannabis, and Tilray on Nov. 5, according to a filing with ...
Study to Determine Efficacy of Cannabis for Veterans Gains Approval
SAN DIEGO – The Battle Brothers Foundation has received approval to launch an observational study on the use of medical cannabis to help combat PTSD in veterans. In concert with NiaMedic, a medical data and research ...
Former Eaze CEO Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
LOS ANGELES – Well-known Cannabis delivery platform, Eaze, became a household name due to their bright billboards placed on California roads and highways. The "Uber of pot," delivery service was launched in 2014 and was ...
Sundial and Indiva Announce Closing of $22 Million Strategic Investment
CALGARY – Sundial Growers Inc. ("Sundial") (NASDAQ: SNDL), a Canadian licensed producer of recreational cannabis and Indiva Limited ("Indiva") (TSXV:NDVA) (OTCQX:NDVAF), a leading Canadian producer of cannabis edibles, are pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced $22,000,000 ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Europe – Part 1
HCN Investigates – Part 1: Industry Background Despite the fact that this continent comprises 44 separate nations, the approximately 750 million people currently living in Europe are largely united by a shared economic market. This ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Europe – Part 2
HCN Investigates — Funding within the European cannabis industry. Generally speaking, the fledgling European cannabis industry relies on funding models similar to those used in the Canadian recreational and medical marijuana markets. While large investments ...
Will Corporate Interest in Cannabis Help or Hurt the Industry?
OAKLAND – There’s no question cannabis is a booming business with plenty of people seeking their slice of the pie. In a capitalist society such as ours, it’s to be expected that the world’s top ...
New Jersey Governor Murphy Signs Bills Legalizing Cannabis
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills today that together legalize cannabis in New Jersey and put an end to thousands of arrests. Finally, New Jersey’s legal cannabis marketplace will be launched and the ...
Colombia Authorizes Cannabis Flower Exports For Commercial Purposes
BOGOTA – The Colombian government will authorize the export of dried cannabis flower for commercial purposes. Currently, Cannabis flower exports from Colombia have been authorized only for scientific purposes. Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World – Latin America – Part 1
HCN Investigates – In 2013, Uruguay became the first country to legalize recreational cannabis. Recreational cannabis is now widely available in this nation, but other countries in Latin America have been slow to follow suit. ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World – Latin America – Part 2
HCN Investigates – Cannabis Funding Details in Latam. With the notable exceptions of Uruguay and Colombia, the Latin American cannabis industry remains in its infancy. While Latin American cannabis will likely be worth more than ...
CBD and Psoriasis: What Does the Research Say?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 125 million people around the globe suffer from this immune condition, making psoriasis one of the world’s most widespread diseases. Psoriasis didn’t become this prevalent because it’s ...
HCN Investigates: What Will the Cannabinoid Market Look Like in 2025?
If you had known ahead of time that the domestic CBD market would explode in 2017, what would you have done differently? There’s no need to wonder—a new opportunity is now arising that could completely ...
