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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ACB) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.…

Global $5.6 Bn Patient Portal Market to 2025 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Patient Portal Market (2019-2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Patient Portal Market size is expected to reach $5.6 billion by 2025, rising at a market growth of 17.2% CAGR during the forecast period. A patient portal is a web-based access point that is linked to Electronic Health Records…

Tenet Announces Definitive Agreement to Divest Memphis-Area Hospitals and Operations

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC) has entered into a definitive agreement with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to divest Tenet’s hospitals and other operations in the Memphis area. The agreement includes the sale of Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis and Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett, the physician practices associated with both hospitals, and six MedPost urgent…

HEXO Investor Alert: January 27, 2020 Filing Deadline in Class Action – Contact Lieff Cabraser

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP reminds investors of the upcoming deadline to move for appointment as lead plaintiff in the class action litigation on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of HEXO Corp. (“HEXO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HEXO) between January 25, 2019…

Tilray, Inc. Completes Merger With Privateer Holdings, Inc.

NANAIMO, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilray, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, today announced that the merger with Privateer Holdings, Inc. (“Privateer”), closed on December 12, 2019. Mark Castaneda, Chief Financial Officer of Tilray, said: “We appreciate the long-term confidence that Privateer has in the Tilray business…

FSD Pharma to Present at Investor Summit on December 17

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FSD Pharma Inc. (CSE: HUGE) (OTCQB: FSDDF) (FRA: 0K9) (“FSD Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that Raza Bokhari, MD, Executive Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present an overview of the Company at the Investor Summit conference at 2:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia. The…

Organigram Receives Licensing for Chocolate Production and Packaging Area; Increased Production, Drying and Other Post-Harvesting Areas

MONCTON, New Brunswick–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that the Company has received Health Canada’s approval for the licensing of 16 additional cultivation rooms under the Cannabis Regulations. The expanded license was effective…

Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) Announces Research Panel, MCR and NRF

WESTMINSTER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KMA’s ADA & Accessibility Research Panel serves as an ongoing feedback mechanism between KMA and the community. We invite companies interested in accessibility, associations dedicated to accessibility as well as users who are blind or partially sighted to join and share insights and opinions on accessible technology and more through focus groups, online…

HeavenlyRx And MONTKUSH To Release World’s First Television Hemp Reality Show With Emmy Award-Winning Producer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HeavenlyRx Ltd. (“HeavenlyRx” or the “Company”), a global hemp and CBD company is pleased to announce a joint venture with MONTKUSH LLC (“MONTKUSH”) to produce the first-ever television series showcasing the hemp industry and the promising benefits of CBD therapy. Featuring two notable television heavyweights, the program brings together famed television pitchman…

THCnet Formally Launches at MJBizCon 2019

CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THCnet — a B2B resource that provides cannabis industry professionals with news, information and career opportunities – has officially launched at the world’s largest cannabis business conference, MJBizCon. Founded by entrepreneurs with a passion for cannabis, THCnet.com provides in-depth coverage of the emerging marijuana and hemp industries by focusing on stories that matter…

Columbia Care Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement for Sale-Leaseback with NewLake Capital Increasing Liquidity By $35 Million

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest fully integrated operators in the global medical cannabis industry with licenses across the US and EU, today announced the signing of a definitive binding agreement for its first sale-leaseback with NewLake Capital (“NewLake”) valued at…

Applied DNA Reports 2019 Year End and Fiscal Fourth Quarter Financial Results

STONY BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) (“Applied DNA” or the “Company”), a leader in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based DNA manufacturing for product authenticity, traceability solutions and nucleic acid-based biotherapeutic development today announced consolidated financial results for the full fiscal year and quarter ended September 30, 2019. “In fiscal 2019 total revenues increased…