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TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Vireo Growth and Curio Wellness Forge Partnership to Enter New York Market
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. and Curio Wellness have announced a manufacturing-and-distribution agreement aimed at introducing Curio’s Best Self Collection into New York’s licensed cannabis market. Vireo will leverage its existing infrastructure to produce and ...
Green Thumb Industries Schedules Q2 2025 Earnings Call for August 6
LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc., a cannabis consumer packaged goods company and operator of RISE dispensaries, announced on July 2 that it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, ...
Colorado Court Dismisses Mammoth Farms’ Lawsuit Against Marijuana Enforcement Division
LOS ANGELES- A Denver District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mammoth Farms against the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), ruling that the cannabis cultivator must pursue regulatory changes through administrative channels rather than ...
Thailand Moves to Restrict Cannabis Use to Medical Purposes Within 40 Days
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has announced plans to implement regulations within 40 days that will restrict cannabis use to medical purposes only. Under the forthcoming rules, both Thai nationals and foreigners ...
The Cannabist Company Receives Court Approval for Corporate Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. a U.S.-based cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer, has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for its previously announced Plan of Arrangement under ...
Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Reach $5.79 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- Canada's legal cannabis industry is projected to expand significantly over the next five years, with market size estimates reaching USD 5.79 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.25 billion in 2024. This growth ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Vireo Growth and Curio Wellness Forge Partnership to Enter New York Market
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. and Curio Wellness have announced a manufacturing-and-distribution agreement aimed at introducing Curio’s Best Self Collection into New York’s licensed cannabis market. Vireo will leverage its existing infrastructure to produce and ...
Green Thumb Industries Schedules Q2 2025 Earnings Call for August 6
LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc., a cannabis consumer packaged goods company and operator of RISE dispensaries, announced on July 2 that it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, ...
Thailand’s Shift: From Decriminalization to Recreational Cannabis Ban
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's journey with cannabis policy has taken a significant turn as the nation's health minister, Cholnan Srikaew, announced plans to reinstate a ban on recreational cannabis use by the end of the year. ...
Obituary: Troy Datcher: CEO The Parent Company
LOS ANGELES- Troy Datcher, board chair of Gold Flora Corp. and a prominent Black leader in the cannabis industry, died Feb. 26 after a brief hospitalization. He was 55. Originally from Alabama, Datcher is mourned ...
Limits on the Installment Method of Accounting For Gain
By Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes, & Abraham Finberg- CPAs licensed in California of AB FinWright LLP & 420CPA, and Andrew Gradman, Esq of Andrew Gradman Tax This is Part II of II of our series ...
Verano Holdings Financial Highs and Lows in 2023
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings, a player in the cannabis industry, showcased a mixed financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2023. The company reported a significant revenue uptick, reaching $938 million, marking a 7% ...
Q4 Earnings Report: Trulieve Claims Company Secured $113 Million in Tax Refunds
LOS ANGELES- In a move that has got the attention of the U.S. cannabis industry, Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading multi-state operator, announced it has successfully reclaimed $113 million in tax refunds, challenging its dues ...
IRS Penalty Abatement – How Does It Work?
It is never fun to receive a letter from IRS, especially one that says you are being assessed penalties due to filing late, paying your taxes late, or understating income on your tax return! In ...
Revive Therapeutics Advances Clinical Research with Completion of Funding Round
LOS ANGELES- Revive Therapeutics Ltd. has successfully concluded the final tranche of its previously announced private placement, marking a significant milestone in the company's fundraising efforts. This move, detailed in press releases dated January 24, ...
Utah Lawmakers Push for Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
LOS ANGELES- In a significant legislative push, two key Utah state lawmakers are spearheading a bill aimed at safeguarding the rights of medical marijuana patients against discrimination by local governments. This initiative follows the 2018 ...
Barcelona to Host Landmark International Cannabis Business Conference in Partnership with Spannabis
LOS ANGELES- Barcelona, renowned for its vibrant cannabis culture and history, is set to host the next edition of the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) on March 14, 2024. This event marks a significant partnership ...
Ukraine Embraces Medical Cannabis: A New Frontier in Healthcare
NEW YORK- On February 15th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy inked his signature on a bill that legalized the medical use of cannabis, as revealed by a parliamentary database on Thursday. This pivotal move followed advocacy ...
First Citizens Bank Makes Historic Leap into Cannabis Banking Landscape
NEW YORK- In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the financial sector, First Citizens Bank, the 19th largest bank in the nation boasting over $200 billion in assets, has announced its bold foray ...
Strategic Merger Unites Chicago Atlantic and Silver Spike, Reshaping Cannabis Financing Landscape
In a notable development within the cannabis financing sector, Chicago Atlantic and Silver Spike, two prominent lenders, have announced their merger. This strategic move is poised to create a significant shift in the landscape of ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2024 (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 RISE Dispensaries, today ...
Requesting a Private Letter Ruling
You may someday find yourself in a unique tax situation and want to remove any uncertainty of the tax treatment of that situation. In that case, you can request a Private Letter Ruling (PLR) from ...
Pennsylvania Borough Advances Towards Cannabis Decriminalization
LOS ANGELES- In a notable move within the state's evolving stance on cannabis, North York borough in York, Pennsylvania, is on the brink of decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis. This initiative positions the ...
