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In a surprising turn of events, Suntory Holdings announced that its high-profile CEO, Takeshi Niinami, has resigned following a police investigation into his purchase of a supplement that may have violated Japan's strict drug laws. The news marks the end of a decade-long leadership era that saw Holdings expand globally and solidify its place as one...

Organigram Global Inc., Canada's largest cannabis company by market share, has released a groundbreaking report showing just how much legal cannabis contributes to the country's economy. Titled High Impact, Green Growth: The Economic Footprint of Canada's Cannabis Industry, the study was produced with the Business Data Lab at the Canadian Chamber o...

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has taken a major step forward in advancing cannabis research for veterans with PTSD. Partnering with Changemark Research + Evaluation, a women-owned and women-led research firm, MAPS is launching its long-awaited Phase 2 trial on smoked cannabis for U.S. veterans. Known as MJP2, the ...

September 1 marks a turning point for the Netherlands' ambitious cannabis supply pilot project. From this date, every cannabis coffeeshops participating in the experiment must source both cannabis flower and hashish exclusively from regulated suppliers. The move signals the next step in the government's effort to establish a fully controlled cannab...

Maine's recreational cannabis industry is booming, but for many cannabis shops, growth in the market doesn't necessarily translate into higher profits. A new report from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy reveals that while overall sales remain strong, individual retailers are seeing their revenues shrink as competition intensifies. The report exa...

Connecticut's hemp industry is at the center of a major legal battle after several farmers filed a federal lawsuit challenging state regulations they say contradict federal law. The case highlights how conflicting definitions of hemp and cannabis are devastating small farms and making hemp licenses nearly worthless. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. Distr...

The market for hemp-derived beauty products continues to grow, and the latest decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) highlights the evolving legal landscape for THC Cosmetics. FSST Pharms, LLC, doing business as Native Nations Cannabis and owned by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, recently won its appeal to registe...

support, but now because of a fraud case tied directly to the petition process. Authorities in Seminole County announced the arrest of Alexander Dean Francis, 33, a Winter Springs man accused of submitting fraudulent petitions in support of Amendment 3, the ballot measure that sought to legalize recreational marijuana. According to the Florida Atto...

When analyzing insider activity, one principle stands out: follow the insiders who step up to buy during a selloff. Company executives and directors typically know more about their business than outside investors, and when they purchase shares in weakness, it often suggests the market has overreacted. A recent example comes from Advanced Flower Cap...

New York City's cannabis retailers are facing a major regulatory challenge after the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued new guidance on how dispensaries must measure their distance from schools under Cannabis Law § 72(6). This correction redefines compliance boundaries and places dozens of cannabis retailers at risk of falling short of lega...

As Anchorage continues to grapple with changing norms around cannabis, the issue of public marijuana usage has once again become a focal point. On August 26, 2025, the Anchorage Assembly held a public hearing on an ordinance that would permit marijuana usage within licensed retail establishments provided they meet state requirements for onsite cons...

Legal recreational cannabis became a reality in Minnesota in 2023, but nearly two and a half years later, the path for cannabis businesses to begin selling has been rocky. As of August 2025, licenses for adult-use cannabis shops are only now being granted, leaving entrepreneurs frustrated by delays that have kept the market in limbo. "We're in a st...

In recent years, the cannabis gummy has become a popular way for adults to consume marijuana. Marketed as a discreet, tasty, and convenient alternative to smoking, these gummies are often used for pain relief, anxiety, inflammation, and sleep issues. While they provide benefits for many adults, experts are increasingly concerned about what happens ...

The village of Geneseo has become the center of a lively debate over whether to allow retail cannabis dispensaries. With only one legal dispensary currently operating in Livingston County, located in Dansville, the decision could have important implications for the community's economy and culture. Earlier this week, the Geneseo Village Board of Tru...

Tilray Stock Surges as Cannabis Reform Gains Momentum Shares of Tilray jumped nearly 20% on Monday, extending a five-session rally that has boosted the cannabis producer's stock by 28%. The surge followed a bullish call from Jefferies analyst Kaumil Gajrawala, who raised his price target from $1.50 to $2 while maintaining a Buy rating. He noted tha...

If you spend enough time with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, America's best-known pothead entertainers, you'll hear enough stories to realize why the duo became comedy legends. Consider this gem: Sometime in the late 1970s, after Marin was wanted by the FBI for dodging the draft during the Vietnam war, and after Cheech and Chong became household nam...

Cronos Group Inc. (CRON) experienced a significant 15% increase in its stock price in early August 2025 following reports that the President Trump administration will consider rescheduling cannabis within the coming weeks. This development has sparked renewed investor interest in the cannabis sector, particularly among companies with a direct stake...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Richard Lee, the founder Oaksterdam University in Oakland, died last month. He was 62. Lee passed away after a battle with cancer in Houston, Texas, on July 27, after a lifetime of cannabis activism that included founding the trade school in 2007 preparing students for careers in the cannabis industry. Oaksterdam University...