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Federal Overreach Vs. State Rights: Can Cannabis Businesses Gain Independence?
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 4:11pm | 660At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago (Oct. 8 and 9), Emily Paxhia, founding partner and managing partner of Poseidon Investment Management, shared her thoughts on one of the most pressing legal battles facing the cannabis industry. Speaking shortly after her panel, Paxhia...
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Victory In Commerce Clause Case Could Be The Silver Bullet For Cannabis Industry, Experts Say
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 1:06pm | 620Cannabis CEO discusses the commerce clause and potential changes in federal legalization. "We want to be treated like any other industry," Jason Wild, CEO of a leading cannabis operator TerrAscend Corp (OTCQX:TSNDF) said Tuesday at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Illinois. "That...
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Making Money In Weed: Three Cannabis Operators Get Millions To Expand In Florida, Missouri & Georgia
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 9:51am | 611AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) announced on Monday that it has closed a new senior secured credit facility for Private Company Q and expanded its existing senior secured credit facilities for BeLeaf Medical, LLC and Sunburn Cannabis. What Happened & Why It Matters AFC said it has committed $11...
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Cannabis Stocks Rallied After Rescheduling News, Investment Management Firm Co-Founder Discusses Impact And Next Steps
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 11:58am | 749Cannabis stocks experienced a notable surge last week following the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement to propose the reclassification of cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. This decision, long anticipated by market analysts and industry stakeholders, has been described...
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Three Pathways To Federal Cannabis Legalization That Investors Are Watching Closely
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 4:32pm | 559The debate over U.S. cannabis legalization is complex, spanning economics, law and social justice. As of April 2024, recreational cannabis is legal in 24 states, and half of all Americans live in a state where recreational cannabis consumption is permitted. Despite this, cannabis remains illegal...
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Poseidon Investment Fund Ventures Into NY Market Via Start-Up PCA
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 5:56pm | 451Poseidon Investment Management will venture into the New York cannabis market via its investment in PCA (Platform Cannabis Advisors), reported MorningStar. This represents the first investment of the pioneer hedge fund in the NYC Market. PCA was founded by Ben Sheridan and Matthew Greenberg, former...
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20 Most Influential Women In The Cannabis Industry And The Secret To Meet Them In Person In 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 5:24pm | 3330To celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on the women making strides in the Cannabis industry, a field historically dominated by men. These remarkable women are set to share their experiences and wisdom at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital...
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Cannabis Industry Responds To Biden's Historic State Of The Union Call For Cannabis Reform
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 2:42am | 721President Joe Biden’s historic remarks about cannabis reform in Thursday’s State of the Union speech sparked widespread discussion across the industry, which many cannabis companies shared with Benzinga. Ayr Wellness (OTCQX: AYRWF) president & CEO David Goubert “As a...
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EXCLUSIVE: Shifting Public Perception Of Cannabis Industry, AI's Role, More Insights From Market Leaders
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 8:29pm | 992The Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event ended with a panel discussion featuring Alexa Alianiello, the head of cannabis at X, formally known as Twitter; Wendy Berger of Green Thumb Industries‘ board and Emily Paxhia, co-founder of Poseidon. These prominent women delved into the current...
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The Queen Of Marijuana Investing Used Psychology To Launch Her Successful Cannabis Investment Fund
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 1:14pm | 768"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin When it comes to the cannabis industry, one of the best ways to get involved is to join the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California event on February 22 in Culver City, California, where you...
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California's Premier Cannabis Event: Benzinga's Market Spotlight Hits Los Angeles!
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 1:09pm | 503Get ready to experience the ultimate cannabis industry event in the heart of Southern California! Benzinga Cannabis Conferences are coming back with a bang. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 22, 2024, as Culver City’s BioScience LA is all set to transform into the venue for the ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Poseidon's Paxhia Eyes Innovation Resurgence Amid Cannabis Industry Lull
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 1:54pm | 345In a time when product innovation in the cannabis industry is at an ebb, Morgan Paxhia, managing partner at Poseidon Investment Management, sees potential for a resurgence. What Happened: Speaking exclusively to Benzinga at its Cannabis Capital Conference in late September, Paxhia noted that while...
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EXCLUSIVE: What's Next For Cannabis? Industry Experts Discuss Game-Changing New Policies
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 4:08pm | 806Cannabis reform has moved one step closer to reality at the federal level on Wednesday, with the Senate Banking Committee approving the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. "It's all about applying pressure to get things done." That's according to Emily...
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Breaking: Unwinding Poseidon Cannabis ETF, Managing Partner Drops Exclusive Insights
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 5:23pm | 703In a recent episode of Benzinga Cannabis Insider, Morgan Paxhia, co-founder and managing partner of Poseidon Investment Management dropped a bombshell that is sending shockwaves through the cannabis investment community. Paxhia, a prominent figure in the cannabis investment space, shared...
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Cannabis Trends 2023: Gen Z's Love Affair 'Eclipsing Flower Sales With Vape Sales' Says Industry Expert
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 10:51am | 647“Gen Z is the cannabis native generation entering the workforce with a share of wallet dedicated to this consumer product category,” Emily Paxhia said at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami. Paxhia, the founding and managing partner of Poseidon Investment...