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Former Federal Prosecutor, Former IRS Lawyer Warn Cannabis Industry About Jumping on DEA Registration Bandwagon

Cannabis Business Times

The takeaway? Consult with experienced lawyers and tax professionals and consider the risks, as the landscape continues to shift.

18 May 2026

High Tide to Open New Canna Cabana in Toronto, Ontario

Cannabis Business Times

The opening brings High Tide's total store count to 222 Canna Cabana locations across Canada and 98 in the province of Ontario.

18 May 2026

Death Row Records Cannabis Expands Into Nevada

Cannabis Business Times

The Las Vegas debut of the cannabis brand founded by Snoop Dogg coincides with rollout of new vapes, gummies, and infused pre-rolls set to expand into additional states.

18 May 2026

FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VERTANICAL's VER-01, a First-in-Class Non-Opioid, Cannabis-Based Investigational Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Cannabis Business Times

The company anticipates a first data read-out in 2027 and, subject to positive results, plans to submit a New Drug Application in 2028 for VER-01, an investigational standardized full-spectrum extract derived from the Cannabis sativa strain DKJ127 L. Its composition includes a defined mixture of cannabinoids, terpenes and other bioactive compounds.

18 May 2026

DEA Says Red-Flag Question on Schedule III Application ‘Not Intended … as a Categorical Barrier’

Cannabis Business Times

The DEA says the Schedule III registration-form question asking cannabis businesses to admit to dealing in controlled substances without DEA authorization is designed ‘to support a complete and fair evaluation of each application,’ and ‘the broader registration process is designed to evaluate applicants based on their current ability to operate within the federal framework.’

15 May 2026

Longtime Colorado Cultivator Shuts Down, Reflects on Challenges of Plummeting Wholesale Prices

Cannabis Business Times

Tom Wilczynski built Smokey’s Cannabis Co. into a high-end growing powerhouse before the saturated market forced him out of business.

15 May 2026

Michigan Marijuana Tours Launches Behind-the-Scenes Cannabis Cultivation Experiences in Michigan

Cannabis Business Times

Michigan Marijuana Tours offers guided behind-the-scenes access to licensed cannabis cultivation facilities across Michigan.

14 May 2026

CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Health News

Inspectors found breaches in care, governance, and oversight at a private medical cannabis clinic.

14 May 2026

Aurora Granted Plant Breeders' Rights, Strengthening Leadership in Cannabis Science

Cannabis Business Times

The Canadian grant protects Aurora’s developed genetics bred through the company’s advanced research and breeding program.

14 May 2026

CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector

Cannabis Health News

Inspectors found breaches in care, governance, and oversight at a private medical cannabis clinic. The post CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector appeared first on Cannabis Health News.

14 May 2026

Cannabis Compounds Linked to Improved Metabolic Health and Weight Loss

Cannabis Health News

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

13 May 2026

Off The Charts Cannabis Dispensary Expands Across California

Cannabis Business Times

The dispensary chain, led by CEO Norman Yousif, is opening new locations across the state

13 May 2026

Verano Submits DEA Registration Applications for Schedule III

Cannabis Business Times

The multistate operator filed its applications, extended to state-licensed medical cannabis businesses, following the landmark federal rescheduling order.

13 May 2026

Georgia Legalizes Medical Cannabis Vaping, Replaces Restrictive THC Cap

Cannabis Business Times

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to bring the state’s prohibitive low-THC medical cannabis oil program into a more permissive structure for patients.

13 May 2026

What the Apollo Deal Means for MJBizCon, the Cannabis Industry's Biggest Event

Cannabis Equipment News

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13 May 2026

Arcana Collective Expands EU Market Reach With Pure Sativa Distribution Partnership

Cannabis Business Times

The partnership provides EU cultivators and home growers access to the company’s premium genetics through an established seed bank platform.

12 May 2026

Minnesota’s Cannabis Industry Is Stuck Between Bold Vision and Operational Reality (Opinion)

Cannabis Business Times

The state’s adult-use marketplace remains unfinished and uneven, but it retains the ingredients for a highly successful future.

12 May 2026

Is This Award-Winning Grow Style Too Scary to Scale?

Cannabis Business Times

Moon Valley Cannabis founder Eli Buffalo dives into living soil and Korean Natural Farming, challenges with scaling and more in this candid interview.

12 May 2026

DEA’s Schedule III Cannabis Registration ‘Coming Soon’ For Cultivators, Manufacturers, Distributors, Labs

Cannabis Business Times

The application for non-dispensary businesses to handle Schedule III medical cannabis will be available in the coming weeks.

11 May 2026

Hash Sales Small Piece of Cannabis Pie, But Some Markets Are Feasting

Cannabis Business Times

While dark hash isn’t a big mover, hash-derived rosin and oil are winning over consumers, and new formats could be the missing innovation piece for this niche market.

11 May 2026

High Tide Announces Purchases of Shares by Insiders

Cannabis Business Times

Certain officers, directors and consultants of the cannabis company acquired nearly 91,000 common shares.

11 May 2026

Texas Rescinds Cresco Labs’ Awarded License for Medical Cannabis Market

Cannabis Business Times

The company provided an update that the Texas Department of Public Safety announced a retroactive correction to its license tabulation methodology.

11 May 2026

Rubicon Organics Obtains Key Certification for International Cannabis Exports at Cascadia Facility

Cannabis Business Times

The milestone certification allows the company to export cannabis to EU-GMP facilities in Europe and Australia.

11 May 2026

Aprio Acquires Phoenix-Based Price Kong, Adding Cannabis Experience

Cannabis Business Times

The business advisory and accounting firm’s acquisition agreement marks its entrance into the cannabis industry and expands its Arizona footprint.

11 May 2026