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Argentina targets $50 million in medical cannabis exports by 2025

Argentina’s government is laying the groundwork to establish a domestic industry of regulated medical cannabis sales while eyeing the international market. The South American nation is targeting $500 million in local medical cannabis sales plus $50 million in exports by 2025, according to a Ministry of Productive Development report obtained by Reuters. ADVERTISEMENT “The industry […]

Jay-Z’s marijuana brand, TPCO are targeted in lawsuit

A lawsuit accuses Jay-Z’s Monogram marijuana brand of illegally shipping products over state lines and its parent company, TPCO Holding Corp., of gender discrimination and filing erroneous financial reports. According to SFGate, the lawsuit was filed Feb. 16 by a former TPCO vice president, Cathi Clay. ADVERTISEMENT A spokesperson for California-based TPCO, which operates as […]

After exiting Canada, Israel’s IM Cannabis reorganizes business

International medical cannabis company IM Cannabis Corp. is reorganizing its management and operations, including cutting up to 25% of its workforce. The move comes months after the Glil Yam, Israel-based business exited the hyper-competitive Canadian cannabis market in order to focus on opportunities in Israel and Europe – in particular, Germany. ADVERTISEMENT IM Cannabis said […]

Delaware House Approves Marijuana Sales Bill Days After Passing Complementary Legalization Measure

The Delaware House of Representatives has approved a bill to create regulations for adult-use marijuana sales, sending it to the Senate just days after passing a complementary possession legalization measure. The chamber cleared the regulatory legislation from Rep. Ed Osienski (D)—which advanced through two committees before reaching the floor—in a 27-13 vote. “It has been […]

THC-containing hemp products become political issue in Louisiana

The Republican speaker of Louisiana’s House of Representatives is displeased with the state health department because hemp-derived products containing significant amounts of delta-9 THC made it to market. The apparent proliferation of THC-containing hemp products for recreational use in Louisiana garnered political attention after a beer lobbyist warned legislators about the products in late 2022, […]

Oklahoma House Approves Psilocybin Bill Protecting Patients From Prosecution And Promoting Research

The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a bill to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin while providing legal protections against prosecution for people with eligible conditions who possess the psychedelic. The legislation from Rep. Daniel Pae (R) cleared the chamber in a 66-32 vote on Thursday, about a month after the measure […]

Could microdosing be as good as yoga for your mood? It’s not that big a stretch

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Michigan cannabis company Skymint in receivership after being sued

Michigan-based cannabis cultivator and retailer Skymint is in receivership after a Canadian investment firm filed a lawsuit claiming the company owes more than $127 million. According to Crain’s Detroit Business, Calgary, Alberta-based Tropics LP alleges that Green Peak Innovations, which operates as Skymint, generated $153 million less than what it forecast in 2022. ADVERTISEMENT The […]

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