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Distressed Assets Are Reshaping Cannabis M&A
LOS ANGELES- Distressed assets are now driving the next phase of Cannabis M&A. What appears on the surface to be a slowdown in deal activity is, in reality, a shift in how transactions are being ...
Charlotte Figi Day: The Enduring Legacy of a Girl Who Sparked a Revolution in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – Every year on April 7, Colorado officially observes Charlotte Figi Day, a day set aside by proclamation of Governor Jared Polis to honor a remarkable young girl whose courage, suffering, and breakthrough ...
Innocan Pharma Closes Additional Insider Debenture
HERZLIYA-CALGARY – Innocan Pharma Corp. announced that it had completed the closing of an additional secured debenture with its largest shareholder, Tamar Innovest Ltd., for gross proceeds of $200,000. The financing follows the company’s earlier ...
How the Irish Helped Shape — and Continue to Shape — the Modern Cannabis Industry
LOS ANGELES -For a small island, the Irish have a remarkable habit of turning up everywhere. From politics and literature to science and business, the Irish diaspora has left fingerprints across the modern world. Cannabis ...
Women’s History Month: Supporting the Woman Who Supported Me
By Guy Rocourt. LOS ANGELES-March is Women’s History Month, and with International Women's Day celebrated earlier this month, it’s a good moment to reflect on the women whose strength, leadership, and resilience shape our lives ...
SNDL Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
EDMONTON – SNDL Inc. disclosed its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings for the period ended December 31, 2025, illustrating a clear divergence in performance across its two main retail pillars: sustained progress and margin expansion ...
Ascend Wellness Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings, underscoring a calculated shift among MSOs toward operational and margin discipline in response to persistent industry challenges. The disclosure illustrates how ...
Distressed Assets Are Reshaping Cannabis M&A
LOS ANGELES- Distressed assets are now driving the next phase of Cannabis M&A. What appears on the surface to be a slowdown in deal activity is, in reality, a shift in how transactions are being ...
Charlotte Figi Day: The Enduring Legacy of a Girl Who Sparked a Revolution in Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – Every year on April 7, Colorado officially observes Charlotte Figi Day, a day set aside by proclamation of Governor Jared Polis to honor a remarkable young girl whose courage, suffering, and breakthrough ...
Innocan Pharma Closes Additional Insider Debenture
HERZLIYA-CALGARY – Innocan Pharma Corp. announced that it had completed the closing of an additional secured debenture with its largest shareholder, Tamar Innovest Ltd., for gross proceeds of $200,000. The financing follows the company’s earlier ...
Glass House Brands Schedules Q1 2025 Earnings Call for May 13
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc. a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on the California market, announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 13, after market ...
Nebraska Attorney General Challenges Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers continues to contest the implementation of the state's voter-approved medical cannabis law, citing concerns over the legality of the ballot initiatives and the regulatory framework established by the ...
Missouri Evaluates Cannabis Market Health
LOS ANGELES- The state of Missouri has initiated a comprehensive evaluation of its cannabis industry, commissioning a study to assess market health and inform decisions on the potential issuance of additional cannabis facility licenses. In ...
Seth Yatakan Announced as Keynote Speaker for LinkedLive CannabizCon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2025 Cannabis Powerbroker Seth Yakatan to Deliver Keynote Address at Highly Capitalized Network’s Groundbreaking Virtual Business Summit, LinkedIn Live HCN CannabizCon LOS ANGELES, CA – Highly Capitalized Network (HCN) is ...
UK Reports 90% Reduction in Mail-Order Cannabis Imports from Thailand
LOS ANGELES- The United Kingdom has reported a 90% decrease in cannabis shipments arriving by mail from Thailand during the first quarter of 2025. This significant decline follows enhanced cooperation between UK and Thai authorities ...
Cannabis Council of Canada Urges Policy Reforms Following Carney’s Election Victory
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabis Council of Canada has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his recent election victory, while simultaneously calling for immediate policy reforms to support the nation's legal cannabis industry. ...
Former Metrc Executive Alleges Company Enabled Illegal Cannabis Sales in Whistleblower Suit
LOS ANGELES- A former senior executive at Metrc, the leading cannabis compliance tracking company in the U.S., has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit accusing the firm of turning a blind eye to unlawful activity, including ...
Beer Gets Burned, Hemp Drinks Heat Up
New insights from Whitney Economics show hemp beverages could win big as tariffs slam the beer industry The team at Whitney Economics just dropped their latest cannabis and hemp market forecast—and it’s a must-read for ...
Cannabis Prices Decline in New York Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- The legal cannabis market in New York is experiencing a notable decrease in product prices, coinciding with rapid industry growth and increased consumer access. Price Reductions Across Product Categories Recent data indicates a ...
Psilocybin Use Rises Amid Shifting Public Perception and Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent studies indicate a significant increase in psilocybin use across the United States, correlating with evolving public attitudes and regulatory developments. Data from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain ...
$10M Medicaid Settlement Raises Alarms Over Political Spending Tied to DeSantis’ Anti-Cannabis Push
LOS ANGELES- Florida’s medical settlement funds are under scrutiny after a $10 million payment intended for charitable use was channeled to two organizations that later fueled a high-dollar campaign against adult-use cannabis in the state. ...
Village Farms International Granted 180-Day Extension to Meet NASDAQ
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc.has received a 180-day extension from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to regain compliance with the exchange's minimum bid price requirement. This extension follows the expiration of the initial compliance ...
Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Framework for Federal Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move towards federal cannabis reform, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act. The legislation aims to establish ...
Greewave Advisors Analysis: Cannabis Companies & Cash Flow – Size Matters
Over the past 6 years (2019-2024), the Tier 1 Multistate Operators (MSOs) have generated $2.3B in Cash Flow from Operations (CFO); Assuming all unpaid 280E related tax liabilities are satisfied this amount is $1.3 Billion. ...
New Mexico Takes a Landmark Step Toward Legal Psychedelic Therapy
LOS ANGELES- New Mexico just made history—again. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially signed the Medical Psilocybin Act into law, positioning New Mexico as the third U.S. state to legalize psilocybin for therapeutic use. But ...
