Marijuana rescheduling doesn’t open door to Big Pharma takeover, report says
The Biden administration’s push to reclassify marijuana under federal law would not by itself open the door for pharmaceutical companies to seize […]
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Feds weighed state-regulated medical programs, compared marijuana to alcohol in rescheduling recommendation
State-regulated medical cannabis programs and illicit users are at least in part to thank for the Biden administration’s recommendation that marijuana be […]
Cannabis operator Canopy Growth terminates $30M private placement
A private placement of shares and warrants announced by Canopy Growth Corp. was terminated only three days after it was unveiled, the […]
Ontario’s new cannabis store ownership cap expected to boost M&A
A new regulatory change allowing one company to operate up to 150 recreational cannabis stores in Ontario – a twofold increase from […]
Unsealed rescheduling letter: Marijuana less harmful than other drugs
The Biden administration on late Friday released the unredacted exchange between federal authorities recommending marijuana be rescheduled. Unsealed rescheduling letter: Marijuana less […]
State attorneys general urge DEA to reschedule marijuana
Attorneys general from 12 states sent a letter to the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to “encourage” the DEA to […]
No tax relief for California cannabis operators in governor’s initial budget
If legal California cannabis businesses teetering under the weight of heavy taxes will see any relief this year, it’s unlikely to come […]
Oregon trade group wants cap on marijuana business licenses
The Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon (CIAO) wants state regulators to permanently restrict the number of marijuana business licenses available to operators […]
Opinion: What marijuana investors should watch for in the year ahead
From legislative and regulatory changes to market sensitivity and price stabilization to M&A dynamics, it will be crucial to remain cautious of […]
Connecticut attorney general takes action against illicit marijuana operators
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed civil lawsuits against seven businesses accused of selling “potent, illicit” marijuana products without proper state licenses. […]