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Cannabis ombudsman discusses protecting medical marijuana patients during state's transition to recreational use at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to more accurately depict comments by Erin Gorman Kirk at the Cannabis Capital Conference....

California’s recent decision to implement emergency rules severely limiting hemp products has sparked concerns throughout the cannabis industry. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s action is part of a broader regulatory trend that could shape the future of cannabis markets nationwide. As the...

Cannabis technology and market insights provider Hoodie Analytics has successfully closed a $5 million Series A funding round, Benzinga Cannabis has learned exclusively ahead of an official announcement. The funding will be instrumental in expanding its newly launched platform, which delivers...

Cannabis 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...

"European cannabis companies are still overvalued," stated Emily Paxhia, co-founder and managing partner at Poseidon Investment Management. Notably, Germany did not legalize the recreational use of marijuana as anticipated, but rather scaled back its law reform plans after liaising with...

Cannabis firm Botanica, the creator of cannabis-infused edibles, Mr. Moxey's and Journeyman, has successfully raised $9 million in Series B funding from institutional cannabis investors. KEY Investment Partners and GreenAxs Capital led the investment round, with participation from Entourage...

Cookies closed its series A round of financing, the company’s largest equity raise at the highest valuation since it launched in 2012. Entourage Effect Capital led the round, followed by 12/12 Ventures. Matt Barron, co-founder and managing partner of 12/12 Ventures, has been appointed to the...

Vertical integration in the cannabis industry is one of the most debated topics of the day across the sector. As part of America's piecemeal approach to state-level legalization, states can choose their regulations. In most cases, vertical integration is allowed, with some states requiring...

Depending on how you perceive the past few months, Texas may be heading towards a minor liberal reform, or the conservatives could be doubling down on its dominance. The past few months, ranging from gun tragedies to legal decisions to special elections, highlight a busy and somewhat unclear Texas...

Consolidation of the cannabis industry is inevitable as the market matures. Heading into 2022, numerous forecasts predicted another flurry of M&A activity after an energized 2021. With nearly three months of the year complete, opinions are split on M&A activity so far. M&A In 2022 Is On...

Cannabis experienced a bit of a setback in 2021, with sales dipping in many major U.S. markets compared to the staggering results of the year prior, setting the stage for a new year of potential opportunity and uncertainty.  "This year will be a telling sign on the industry, as many are...

Cannabis investment novices and aspiring market investors have quite a bit of sifting through as the myriad of potential investment opportunities continually grows. Two of the more frequently discussed cannabis stocks are Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY) and Cresco Labs Inc (OTC: CRLBF), with several...

Entourage Effect Capital managing partner Matt Hawkins has been active in the cannabis space since creating his private equity firm in 2014. An investor for over 20 years, Hawkins has exposure across the country, spanning large operators, tech, science, licensing, real estate, ancillary...

Cannabis industry M&A activity continues to boom in 2021. Financial tech firm Refinitiv reported a 94% surge in M&A during Q1 2020. The trends continued into May with such companies as Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTC: JUSHF), Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) and...