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Cronos Targets Europe Through Dutch Cannabis Leader Acquisition
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has agreed to buy CanAdelaar B.V., the top supplier in the Netherlands' controlled adult-use Cannabis program, for $67 million upfront plus performance incentives. The move marks Cronos's first major step ...
Craft Cannabis Market Projects Steady Climb to $12.3B by 2031
LOS ANGELES – Small-scale producers in the Cannabis industry are gaining ground as buyers turn toward premium, handcrafted options, with the craft segment expected to double in value over the next five years. A report ...
FDA Signals Shift to Single Phase 3 Trials for Drug Approvals, Opening Door for Faster Psychedelic Therapies
LOS ANGELES – The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to overhaul its evidence requirements for new drug approvals, making a single well-designed Phase 3 trial the standard rather than the exception. This adjustment, outlined ...
Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at ...
Alternaleaf Rolls Out Targeted Cannabis Program for UK Women’s Health Issues
LONDON – Alternaleaf, the United Kingdom's online medical Cannabis clinic, launched a new service this week aimed at treating gynecological and hormonal disorders with therapies involving Cannabis. The initiative marks the first of its kind ...
The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal moment in the global history of Cannabis regulation unfolded at the Geneva Opium Conference, held from November 1924 to February 1925. Organized by the League ...
Missouri Cannabis Sales Fall to $118.9M in September
ST. LOUIS – Retailers in Missouri reported $118.9 million in Cannabis sales for September, a drop from the previous month's total and the second-lowest figure of the year so far. The decline of about 9% ...
Cronos Targets Europe Through Dutch Cannabis Leader Acquisition
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has agreed to buy CanAdelaar B.V., the top supplier in the Netherlands' controlled adult-use Cannabis program, for $67 million upfront plus performance incentives. The move marks Cronos's first major step ...
Craft Cannabis Market Projects Steady Climb to $12.3B by 2031
LOS ANGELES – Small-scale producers in the Cannabis industry are gaining ground as buyers turn toward premium, handcrafted options, with the craft segment expected to double in value over the next five years. A report ...
FDA Signals Shift to Single Phase 3 Trials for Drug Approvals, Opening Door for Faster Psychedelic Therapies
LOS ANGELES – The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to overhaul its evidence requirements for new drug approvals, making a single well-designed Phase 3 trial the standard rather than the exception. This adjustment, outlined ...
Delaware Lawmakers Pass Bill to Enable Financial Services for Cannabis Businesses
LOS ANGELES- Delaware lawmakers recently passed legislation establishing protections for banks and other financial institutions to work with state-legal cannabis companies as the state prepares to launch its adult-use market. Protections for Financial Institutions The ...
Germany’s Cannabis Law: Maximizing Yield with the Three-Plant Limit
BERLIN — Germany’s new cannabis law, effective April 1, 2024, permits adults to grow up to three plants and possess up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal use. This regulation requires home cultivators to ...
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, ...
Majority of North Dakota Voters Oppose Recreational Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- A recent poll commissioned by the Brighter Future Alliance and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies revealed that 57% of likely North Dakota voters are against the legalization of recreational cannabis for adults over ...
IRS Reaffirms Cannabis as Schedule I Substance; Section 280E Still Applies
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder that cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance and is subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E until any ...
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 ...
