Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced transaction to acquire the remaining 33% stake of BC Tweed Joint Venture Inc.. The consolidation of the two largest federally licensed cannabis facilities in the world into full Canopy Growth ownership cements the... Read more
Don’t Miss July 10th Roundtable on Cannabis Social Equity in City of Los Angeles
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized July 5, 2018
This week, L.A.’s Department of Cannabis Regulation announced that Phase II of licensing will open on August 1 and will run for 30 days. Eligibility during this licensing window hinges on a number of factors, including qualifying as a social equity applicant under the City’s current commercial cannabis regulations (which... Read more
The End of Industrial Hemp Prohibition: Almost There!
Medical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized July 5, 2018
We like this one. For the past few months, the U.S. Senate has made significant strides toward legalizing industrial hemp. That is welcome news to many of our clients, who are working with the plant under federally approved Agricultural Pilot Programs, while also dealing with almost absurdly complex issues... Read more
Beleave Inc. (BLEVF) Subsidiary Reaches Agreement to Lease 27 Hectares of Land in Colombia
Uncategorized July 5, 2018
Beleave Inc. (BE.CN) (BLEVF) (“Beleave” or the “Company“) today announced that its Colombian subsidiary, Procannmed S.A.S. (“Procannmed“) has reached a land-lease agreement that will allow for the development and expansion of Procannmed’s cultivation of cannabis for sale and extraction purposes. Under the agreement, Procannmed will lease up to 27... Read more
GT Biopharma Inc. (GTBP) Announces Dr. Raymond W Urbanski Elevated to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of The Board
Uncategorized July 5, 2018
Dr. Urbanski joined the company in September 2017 as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). He was promoted to President and CMO on May 5, 2018 in recognition for being instrumental in driving key milestones and initiatives which included being a major factor in developing a strong working relationship with... Read more
Maricann Group Inc. (MRRCF) Provides Corporate Update on Operations Including Recreational Cannabis Supply Contract
Uncategorized July 5, 2018
Maricann Group Inc. (CSE:MARI) (75M.F) (MRRCF) (“Maricann” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a supply agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC) to provide the Alberta market with cannabis products. The Company is in dialogue with several other provinces... Read more
Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:HVT) is pleased to advise that it has appointed Grant Froese as new Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 3, 2018. Mr. Froese has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Froese joins Harvest One following a 38-year career with Canadian retail giant Loblaw... Read more
As Pomona continues to draft a plan that would allow medicinal and recreational marijuana businesses, city leaders are still divided on key aspects of it. Should applicants be allowed to contact council members during the process? Can a lottery system create a fair application process? “What I’m looking for... Read more
ICYMI: Los Angeles County Releases Proposed Options for Cannabis Regulation
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized July 4, 2018
Happy Fourth of July! For those in California, the rollout of the state’s Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA“) has been no picnic. The emergency rules released by the State of California last November (and recently re-adopted) still contain gaps and gray areas and the “transition period”... Read more
Los Angeles ready to begin long-delayed licensing for pot growers
CaliforniaUncategorized July 3, 2018
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will kick off the process for licensing marijuana cultivators and manufacturers on Aug. 1, but it’s likely to be many months before any of those companies open their doors for business. The announcement Monday was greeted with a mix of anticipation and frustration... Read more
