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Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders
LOS ANGELES- President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, marking a significant use of executive clemency. This action aims to address past disparities in drug-related sentencing, ...
New York Supreme Court Halts Warrantless Raids on Licensed Hemp Retailers
LOS ANGELES- In a recent decision, New York State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Marcelle issued an injunction against the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB), the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and the New ...
Indiana Legislators Introduce Cannabis Legalization and Psilocybin Research Bills
LOS ANGELES- Indiana lawmakers have initiated efforts to reform the state's drug policies in the 2025 legislative session, introducing several bills aimed at legalizing cannabis and funding psilocybin research. Cannabis Legalization Proposals Senate Bill 113, ...
California Pulls Cannabis Products from Shelves Due to Pesticide Concerns
LOS ANGELES- California this week ordered product recalls for five licensed cannabis products, including four vape pens and a vape cartridge, due to contamination with chlorfenapyr, a banned pesticide. These products, sold by West Coast ...
Evolving Hemp Regulations and Market Dynamics in Louisiana
LOS ANGELES- The hemp market is undergoing significant changes as new regulations affect how products are manufactured, sold, and consumed. The legal landscape shapes the future of hemp-derived products, necessitating staying updated on industry trends ...
Pesticide Scandal & Product Recalls Rocks California’s Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES--California's cannabis industry is reeling from a recent pesticide scandal that has undermined consumer confidence and highlighted regulatory shortcomings. An investigation by the Los Angeles Times, in collaboration with WeedWeek, revealed alarming levels of ...
The Demise of Chevron Deference: A New Era for Government Regulation and Its Impact on the Cannabis Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has overturned a 40-year-old precedent known as "Chevron deference," which mandated that courts defer to the interpretations of federal agencies when a law is ambiguous, ...
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders
LOS ANGELES- President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, marking a significant use of executive clemency. This action aims to address past disparities in drug-related sentencing, ...
New York Supreme Court Halts Warrantless Raids on Licensed Hemp Retailers
LOS ANGELES- In a recent decision, New York State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Marcelle issued an injunction against the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB), the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and the New ...
Indiana Legislators Introduce Cannabis Legalization and Psilocybin Research Bills
LOS ANGELES- Indiana lawmakers have initiated efforts to reform the state's drug policies in the 2025 legislative session, introducing several bills aimed at legalizing cannabis and funding psilocybin research. Cannabis Legalization Proposals Senate Bill 113, ...
California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $15 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, today announced $15 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions. ...
Nabis Announces Exclusive Partnership with PLUS to Distribute All THC Products in California
OAKLAND– Nabis, one of California's cannabis wholesale marketplaces, announced today that the company entered into an exclusive partnership with Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) to provide licensed distribution for their cannabis products in California. "PLUS ...
SAFE Banking Act for Cannabis Industry Reintroduced in House
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Reps. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Steve Stivers (R-OH), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), and Warren Davidson (R-OH) reintroduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act today, which would provide protections for financial institutions serving cannabis-based businesses ...
Curaleaf’s Select Brand Introduces “Select Fresh” Line in 10 States
WAKEFIELD, Mass.,– Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the latest addition to its suite of products with Select Fresh, which will make history ...
Study: New Yorkers Support Recreational Cannabis, Just Not in Their Neighborhood
NEW YORK– While 61% of New York State residents support the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis sales, more than half (52%) of those living in New York City would oppose its sale in their neighborhood. ...
Canopy Growth Announces US$750 Million Term Loan Financing
SMITHS FALLS, ON– Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a credit agreement with Funds advised by King Street Capital Management, L.P. Under the Credit Agreement, ...
GrowGeneration Enters Massachusetts’ Cannabis Market Via Acquisition of Aquarius Hydroponics
DENVER– GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Aquarius Hydroponics, an indoor-outdoor garden supply center specializing in hydroponics systems, lighting and nutrients. Aquarius Hydroponics is one ...
Hemp Bombs Extends CBD Edibles line with New Flavors and Formats
TAMPA–Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of iconic CBD brands Hemp Bombs, Nature's Script™ and Perfect Paws Hemp, announces the expansion of its best-selling, industry award-winning CBD edibles from Hemp Bombs with four new and improved products: Immunity ...
Limitless CEO Jas Mathur and Floyd Mayweather partner to launch CBD product line SMILZ
LOS ANGELES– Jas Mathur, global business titan, and his longtime associate megastar Floyd Mayweather today announced the launch of SMILZ, a full spectrum CBD brand. Created to serve a market of customers that have a range of ...
High Tea Cannabis Co. Announces 11 New Locations Across Ontario
BRAMPTON, ON– Legal cannabis retailer, High Tea Cannabis Co., announced the establishment of 11 additional dispensaries across Ontario. Originally based in Brampton, the new stores will span across east and southwestern Ontario to cater to ...
Cannabis Legends: Irishman William Brooke O’Shaughnessy
Sir William Brooke O'Shaughnessy (1809-1889) was an early pioneer of the cannabis industry. William O’Shaughnessy was born in Limerick, Ireland, during the days of the British Empire. Talented in science and medicine, he was accepted ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb,” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of ...
Sundial Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial and Operational Results
CALGARY– Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) reported its financial and operational results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian ...
Goodekind Launches Delta 8 THC Organic and Vegan Gummies
LOS ANGELES– Goodekind, a woman and minority-owned social enterprise that focuses on creating organically grown and consciously sourced hemp products, has released a new product line consisting of non-GMO, organic, and vegan Delta 8 THC ...
Dutchie Acquires Leaflogix And Greenbits & Closes $200M Series C
LOS ANGELES– Dutchie is a point-of-sale commercial software platform enabling dispensaries to have access to the type of technology and tools needed to operate in cannabis. They raised their largest funding to date, $200 million ...
