WASHINGTON – Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.) each introduced amendments this week that would block the latest efforts to thwart rescheduling and ban consumable hemp products. Even if the Drug Enforcement Agency decides to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the public comment period for...

SAN FRANCISCO — PAX, a leading global cannabis brand, announced its second annual Day of Peace, a community day of service, taking place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. As an extension of the brand’s ongoing environmental sustainability commitment to help address the plastic waste crisis, this year’s event will feature Community Plastic Cleanup events at beaches and in parks...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Mr. Cannabis Law is pleased to announce the rebrand of its law firm into LumaLex Law, a full-service law firm serving clients in emerging and highly regulated industries, such as cannabis, psychedelics, alternative health, artificial intelligence (AI), health clinics, ketamine clinics, real estate, technology and more. The firm was founded with one guiding principle: a law firm should aim...

EDMONTON, AB - Nova Cannabis Inc. announced that Marcie Kiziak, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Nova, will be stepping down from her role of Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Ms. Kiziak will continue to serve as a Director of Nova until second quarter 2024 financial results are announced. This decision comes in connection with the restructuring announced...

The US market for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (IHDCs) and other psychoactive ingredients is exploding, according to new research from CannIntelligence. Surveying the online offers of major retailers and brands in the US, CannIntelligence found that the number of intoxicating products on offer grew by nearly 300% in the last two years, and now approaches 10,000 products in all. The range of...

DENVER – Sun Theory Holding Co., a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator, appointed cannabis industry veterans Blythe Huestis as VP of Retail and Kevin Schultz to the role of VP of Sales. The two newly created positions will provide critical strategic guidance as the company continues to support the growth of its existing portfolio companies, identify new acquisitions and...

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC and introducing them into the marketplace in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The warning letters were issued to: Hippy Mood, Earthly Hemps,...

MJ Unpacked is tailored exclusively for retail and brand executives within the cannabis industry, serving their unique needs on a national scale. It provides high-quality collaboration, showcases product innovation and cutting-edge scientific advancements, provides access to capital, and cultivates a thriving community atmosphere. Attendance is exclusive to licensed THC cannabis retail and brand executives with the title manager and above,...

Hip Hop icons Havoc x Cormega gave die-hard fans an exclusive listen to their first-ever joint album at Dazed Cannabis in Union Square NYC on Saturday, July 13. Writer Datwon Thomas led a candid conversation with the group that spanned growing up in Queensbridge, song inspiration, and Raekwon’s lyrics. To mark the occasion, Dazed x Cormega x Havoc created a...

LAS VEGAS -- Synergy Innovation, a house of brands focused on the cannabis consumption accessories sector, acquired DaVinci Vaporizers and Eyce Silicone – award-winning cannabis consumption device creators. The move restored the brands to original ownership and introduce a new age of excellence and innovation while enhancing the customer experience for Synergy’s partners and customers. The leadership team is helmed...