Though access to capital for public cannabis companies improved in early 2021, liquidity remains low for the U.S. plant-touching operators in comparison to the Canadian licensed producers. U.S. operators have access only to lower-volume exchanges, such as the Canadian...
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Investors key in on social equity, sustainability – even in cannabis
While business fundamentals will – and absolutely should – continue to be critical factors in investments, more funds are adapting their models to include activities viewed as beneficial to the broader world, including sustainability and social equity.
US cannabis sales off to strong start in 2021
Cannabis sales in 2021 were expected to be muted, relative to sales in 2020, but instead, transaction volume from new consumers supported unexpectedly high growth rates early this year.
NFL to spend $1 million researching medical cannabis pain management
The National Football League’s pain management committee and the NFL Players Association said they will provide $1 million to fund up to five research grants on the impact of medical cannabis and other cannabinoids on pain.
Debt market cautious about Hexo’s ability to integrate cannabis acquisitions
Last week, Hexo Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NYSE: HEXO) closed a public offering of $360 million principal amount of senior secured convertible notes maturing May 1, 2023.
Why the cannabis industry can beat inflation & making sense of MedMen’s moves
Good cannabis businesses that provide desired services can raise prices and manage costs to expand profits during inflationary periods.
Bad actors to blame for inaccurate cannabis labels? Not so fast
All cannabis consumers have a right to confidently know the contents of the products they purchase.
Move to legalize adult-use marijuana in Louisiana falls short
An attempt to legalize adult-use marijuana died in the Louisiana House, but not before signs emerged that such an effort might eventually find success. House Bill 699 lost by a vote of 48-47 on Tuesday, but the legislation found bipartisan support in the House...
Federal judge boots marijuana trimming firm’s case against US Border Patrol
A Washington state-based marijuana and hemp equipment manufacturer’s lawsuit against the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for blocking its shipments was dropped from the U.S. district court docket.
Idaho governor’s action could stifle marijuana legalization attempts
Only days after the Idaho Legislature shot down an anti-marijuana legalization measure, the state's governor signed legislation making it harder to get referendums or initiatives such as legalizing MJ on ballots. According to the Associated Press, the legislation...
Best practices for purchasing a secondary cannabis business license
Cannabis business owners seeking to sell their operations on the secondary market are sitting in the catbird seat, experts say. Multistate operators wishing to expand their footprints are fueling demand, as are investors entering the market anticipating federal marijuana reform.
Intellectual property takes on growing role in cannabis industry deals
Intellectual property is playing an increasingly important role in cannabis industry acquisitions and other deals as businesses look to get a leg up on rivals by purchasing or investing in companies holding valuable patents, trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks, experts said.













