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Here is a summary of the latest leadership changes within the cannabis industry. Salvatore Milia Joins Christina Lake Board Salvatore Milia opted to join the Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (CSE: CLC) board of directors. The Vancouver-based company is kicking off a research and...

This year was a rollercoaster ride for the cannabis industry, which had its fair share of highs and lows. There were legalization breakthroughs, while various cannabis companies enforced massive layoffs. However, there were also those that did quite a bit of...

When it comes to cannabis, Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle had a change of heart. During his tenure as a public servant, he preferred keeping marijuana in the DEA’s Schedule I category, alongside drugs that aren't considered safe to use even under medical supervision....

Former Pfizer President Peter Caldini To Helm Acreage Holdings Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE: ACRG) (OTCQX: ACRDF) confirmed Friday it has tapped the former President Pfizer North America Consumer Healthcare, Peter Caldini, as its new CEO. The move came just months following the debut of the New York...

Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE: ACRG.U) (OTC: ACRGF) commenced trading on the OTCQX on Oct.7. The New York-based company confirmed Wednesday that both new Class D “floating” shares (OTCQX: ACRDF) and Class E “fixed” shares (OTCQX: ACRHF) began trading. According to...

Financial analysis firm Cantor Fitzgerald released a report on Wednesday which estimates that Arizona, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut will legalize recreational cannabis sales in the next two years. Analyst Pablo Zuanic calculates that these new states will add $3.5 billion in...

The MGO and ELLO Cannabis Practice recently launched its “The Cannabis 50” list. This industry highlight recognizes those who transformed, uplifted and inspired the growth and maturation of the cannabis industry with a focus on acts of impact this year. “In creating ‘The...

Cannabis companies want to market themselves as wellness brands. That’s what Tyson Macdonald, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Acreage Holdings (OTC: ACRGF), spoke about at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit. Detroit Free Press Reporter Kathleen Gray...

After three incredibly successful versions of the Cannabis Capital Conference, the Benzinga events team is bringing the next iteration to our hometown of Detroit. For those who are not acquainted with the event, here is everything you need to know. When Is It? The Cannabis Capital Conference takes...

Last week was quite eventful for the cannabis industry, with Colorado reaching $1.0 billion in sales and Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) announcing plans to start carrying CBD products. Here’s what you should keep an eye on this week and some of the most important events to consider. Need more cannabis...

New Jersey recently made progress in its bid to legalize recreational cannabis in the state. What Happened Gov. Phil Murphy and state lawmakers came to agreements on what's considered the final sticking points of the bill. Now, it appears that a vote to make New Jersey the 11th state to...

Acreage Holdings (OTC: ACRZF), one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., is expanding into Michigan and announced the acquisition of Michigan-based Blue Tire Holdings' real estate assets. What Happened Acreage Holdings said in a press release that buying Blue...

The cannabis industry coalesced in Las Vegas this week for MJBizCon. The largest cannabis business event in the world drew a crowd of about 25,000 people to Sin City this year, according to Benzinga's sources.  Acreage Holdings, one of the largest marijuana companies in the U.S.,...

An American cannabis company has gone public on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol "ARCG.U."  Acreage Holdings, formerly known as High Street Capital Partners, said it has completed a reverse takeover of Applied Inventions Management Corp. and ...

Two big news items dominated the cannabis industry this week: the re-scheduling of GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ: GWPH)’s cannabis-derived drug, Epidiolex, from the Schedule I category to the Schedule V category; and High Times’ acquisition of Dope Magazine for $11.2 million in...