Ryan Allway July 31st, 2018 Exclusive, News, Top News The U.S. cannabis industry is expected to reach more than $75 billion in size by 2030, according to Cowen & Co., driven by the legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis across a growing number of states. Not surprisingly, these... Read more
Kern County veterans speak out for medical marijuana as dispensary deadline nears
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaUncategorized July 30, 2018
When Chad Garcia left the army in 2014, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs prescribed him a laundry list of drugs to help him deal with the injuries – mental and physical – he suffered during his service. “The VA gives you a bag of medication,” he said. “We... Read more
A battle over marijuana pits the Mormon Church against an unlikely group: other Mormons
Medical MarijuanaUncategorizedUtah July 30, 2018
Brian Stoll faced a dilemma as his wedding day approached. For more than a year, he had been smoking marijuana to treat severe back pain, but to remain in good standing with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and get married in the temple, he had to... Read more
Column: Does medical cannabis really help pain? Well, it can’t hurt
Medical MarijuanaUncategorized July 30, 2018
To reach Rosedale Remedies, the cannabis shop on Rosedale Highway, you have to drive by Budget Bolts, Pittsburgh Paint, All Star Glass, Majestic Palms, Gentle Dental, The Bulk Yard, Highland Church of Christ, Lucky Liquors and Hungry Howie’s Pizza. When you see Country Boy Drive-in, you’re close. A couple... Read more
Maricann Group Inc. (CSE:MARI) (FRANKFURT:75M) (OTCQB:MRRCF) announced today that it has amended the terms of its previously disclosed private placement (See press release dated July 18, 2018). The Company proposes to issue up to $30,000,000 of special warrants at a price of $1.60 per Special Warrant. Canaccord Genuity Corp.... Read more
Organigram Announces Record Q3 Financial Results – Net Income of $2.8 Million for the Quarter
Uncategorized July 30, 2018
Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQB: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of medical marijuana based in Moncton, New Brunswick, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three and nine-months ended May 31, 2018. “Our fiscal third quarter was transformational for the Company.... Read more
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) today announced that it has obtained a Health Canada Dealer’s License under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for its EU GMP certified Aurora Mountain facility in Alberta. The new license will allow Aurora additional opportunities to produce, assemble, and sell cannabis oils... Read more
Canadian Branding and Marketing Regulations Will Impact Both U.S. and Canadian Cannabis Businesses
Uncategorized July 30, 2018
With implementation of Canada’s Cannabis Act (the “Act”) set for October of this year, many of our clients owning brands that will be sold in both the United States and Canada are beginning to wonder what the implications of new branding and marketing regulations will be. So far, more than... Read more
In the past year, we have seen a remarkable uptick in individuals and businesses pursuing Oregon industrial hemp production, processing and sale. This accelerated interest has coincided with the CBD craze, and fortunately, Oregon has been working steadily to build out its hemp program over the past year or... Read more
Crafting Local Cannabis Policy in California: A Look into the City of Novato
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized July 28, 2018
Local policy may be influenced by nearby metropolitan choices. Do you live in a jurisdiction where commercial cannabis activities are prohibited? Under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”), local jurisdictions in California are free to decide whether they will regulate or prohibit commercial cannabis activities.... Read more
