The cannabis sector is moving into the last stretch of 2024 with uncertainty. While a key DEA hearing on rescheduling has been delayed, the possibility of removing 280E from the Internal Revenue Service tax code remains on the table for 2025. But with a slew of major leadership changes expected across key federal agencies, divining the industry’s future has...

NEW YORK -- LeafLink, a leading cannabis wholesale platform, acquired Leaf Trade, a wholesale marketplace primarily used by multi-state operators (MSOs) and enterprise cannabis companies. With this deal, LeafLink will support the full spectrum of cannabis businesses, from small brands and retailers to MSOs, with robust marketplace offerings and industry-leading tools. The LeafLink and Leaf Trade technology platforms will operate as-is...

WASHINGTON – The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) released a proposed executive order that serves as a model for how the President could use executive and administrative authority to advance federal marijuana reform that prioritizes fairness and public health. The proposed order outlines a comprehensive approach for embedding equity and public health principles into federal marijuana policies. It provides actionable steps...

SMITHS FALLS, ON - Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading Canadian cannabis company with U.S. and international interests, named current Board member and CPG veteran Luc Mongeau Chief Executive Officer effective January 6, 2025. A seasoned executive with broad CPG experience, Mongeau most recently served as the CEO of a leading North American e-commerce provider for residential and commercial furniture. He previously held the role of...

TORONTO - SLANG Worldwide Inc. has filed an assignment into bankruptcy pursuant to Canada's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. B. Riley Farber Inc. has been named as trustee under the Bankruptcy Proceedings. Trading of the Company's shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") halted effective Nov. 26, and the Company anticipates that its shares will ultimately be delisted by the CSE. SLANG's four directors...

Acannability has expanded its Periodic Table of Cannabis Molecules™, an interactive educational tool designed to provide comprehensive insights into the medicinal benefits of cannabis. The free tool aims to revolutionize how consumers, healthcare professionals, and dispensary workers understand and utilize cannabis for various conditions. Key Features and Updates: Interactive Conditions Filter: Users can easily search for specific pre-loaded medical conditions to see which cannabis molecules...

LOS ANGELES -- BLAZE Solutions Inc. enhanced integration with Metrc, a provider of cannabis regulatory technology in the U.S. The new enhanced integration with Metrc Retail ID streamlines inventory intake for dispensaries by supporting pre-labeled products from participating producers and distributors while intelligently handling overlapping labels. Metrc Retail ID offers unique product labeling of individual units to increase supply chain visibility,...

CHICAGO – Greenspoon Marder partner David Standa played a key role in the successful filing of a lawsuit that halted the Minnesota cannabis license lottery. On Monday, Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith sided with a group of applicants who had been denied access to the state’s social equity pre-approval lottery, ruling that the process lacked clear criteria and left no room...

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Berkshires, Sweetgrass Botanicals is a beacon of community-based connection rooted in holistic health care. The region, renowned for upscale living, celebrating the arts, and farm-to-table food, is the perfect backdrop for Sweetgrass’s unique blend of cannabis culture and plant-based wellness. Sweetgrass’s story began with a beloved restaurant to which locals and tourists alike...

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC - Bleuh, a leading recreational cannabis brand in Quebec, named Taylor Matthews Vice President of Sales. This milestone reflects Bleuh's thoughtful approach to growth as it prepares to expand its operations into Ontario. Taylor Matthews brings a wealth of experience in trade marketing and sales leadership across Canada with a proven ability to connect brands with consumers in meaningful ways. Formerly...