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Christina Lake Cannabis Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. has completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 22,778,211 units at a price of CAD $0.05 per unit, totaling approximately CAD $1.14 million. Each unit comprises ...
The Role of Government Relations in Cannabis Industry Success
NEW YORK — In highly regulated industries, success depends not only on how well a business operates, but also on how well it fits within the rules set by government. This is especially true in ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Texas Senate Advances Legislation to Ban THC Products
LOS ANGELES- The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a measure aimed at prohibiting the sale of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component found in cannabis. The bill, authored by Senator ...
U.S. Cannabis Companies Face EBITDA Declines Amid Margin Pressures But Growth Expected in 2026
NEW YORK- As of April 1, 2025, most major publicly traded U.S. cannabis companies have released their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. An analysis by Viridian Capital Advisors reveals that eight out ...
Trump Administration Attributes D.C. Disorder to Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled "Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful," establishing the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. This initiative aims to address public safety and ...
Florida Appeals Court Reduces Drug-Trafficking Conviction to Possession
LOS ANGELES- A Florida appeals court has overturned a drug-trafficking conviction, reducing it to a possession charge due to the inability to distinguish between illegal cannabis and legal hemp. The Second District Court of Appeal ...
Christina Lake Cannabis Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
LOS ANGELES- Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. has completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 22,778,211 units at a price of CAD $0.05 per unit, totaling approximately CAD $1.14 million. Each unit comprises ...
The Role of Government Relations in Cannabis Industry Success
NEW YORK — In highly regulated industries, success depends not only on how well a business operates, but also on how well it fits within the rules set by government. This is especially true in ...
Government Relations at The Core
NEW YORK — In industries where business depends on regulation—such as cannabis, infrastructure, or fintech—navigating the policy environment is foundational. Laws, budget priorities, administrative procedures, and even decisions by local councils directly affect where companies ...
Growing Interest in Microdosing Among Americans
LOS ANGELES- Americans are increasingly curious about microdosing, a practice involving minimal consumption of psychedelics or cannabis over extended periods, according to a study by the University of California San Diego published in JAMA Health ...
IRS Reaffirms Enforcement of Section 280E Amid Cannabis Industry Pushback
MIAMI, Florida--In a recent announcement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) underscored the ongoing enforcement of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E, a tax code provision that has long been a contentious issue for cannabis businesses. The ...
Cronos Group Secures $51 Million Credit Line
LOS ANGELES- Cronos Group's $51 million credit line will enhance production and facilitate global market expansion, positioning the company as a key player in the burgeoning cannabis industry. Canada’s Cronos Group has announced that it ...
Incannex Healthcare Receives FDA Approval for Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Psilocybin Therapy
LOS ANGELES- Incannex Healthcare Inc. a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence a Phase 2 clinical trial for its psilocybin pharmaceutical formulation, PSX-001, in combination ...
Week’s In Review: Tilray Expands U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Four Molson Coors Craft Breweries; California Seizes Over $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis Since January; North Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization for Third Time
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 York). Let's ...
Week In Review: DEA’s Proposed Rescheduling of Cannabis Sparks Public Response; The Battle Over Recreational Cannabis Legalization Heats Up; Harris-Walz Ticket First to Support Federal Cannabis Legalization
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 York). Let's ...
Week In Review: Ohio Comes On Line; Texas Cities Advance Cannabis Decriminalization Efforts; Tilray Expands in Portugal; Philippine Lawmakers Push for Medical Cannabis Legalization
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 York). Let's ...
Week In Review: Dallas Officials Approve Cannabis Decriminalization Petition for November Ballot; Field Trip Health Ltd. Shares Rise 5.8% Amid Increased Trading Volume; SNDL Announces Major Restructuring to Save $20 Million Annually; Verano buys Cannabists Businesses
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 York). Let's ...
Week In Review: GOP-Led House Committee Approves Spending Bill Blocking Cannabis Rescheduling; Canopy Growth Corporation Stock Performance and Upcoming Earnings Report
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 York). Let's ...
Kentucky to Begin Accepting Medical Cannabis Business Applications Next Week
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky officials will begin accepting applications for the state’s medical cannabis growers, manufacturers, and retailers starting on Monday, July 1. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that officials will begin accepting business applications ...
DeSantis’ ‘Freedom Fund’ Targets Abortion and Cannabis Amendments on Florida Ballot
NEW YORK- Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched a new political committee to target a pair of ballot initiatives on abortion access and legalizing cannabis in Florida. The committee, named the Florida Freedom Fund, was quietly ...
Curaleaf Holdings Introduces New Hemp-Derived THC Products
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a provider of consumer cannabis products, has launched a new range of hemp-derived THC products under its Select and Zero Proof brands. This move aims to set new quality and safety standards ...
Maryland Launches Cannabis Workforce Development Program
LOS ANGELES- Maryland is set to launch a new Cannabis Workforce Development Program, aimed at supporting residents interested in joining the state's expanding cannabis industry. The program will prioritize individuals and communities directly impacted by ...
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Postpones Decision on Medical Cannabis License
LOS ANGELES- The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) has delayed its decision to award a medical cannabis license for Health Service Area 1, which includes the Shenandoah Valley and parts of central Virginia. Originally scheduled ...
North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
LOS ANGELES- The North Carolina Senate has given final approval to a medical cannabis legalization bill, sending it to the House for consideration. This move marks a significant step toward legalizing medical cannabis in the ...
