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MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intellicheck (Nasdaq: IDN) today announced a collaborative agreement with Ipsidy (OTCQB: IDTY) to offer an enhanced suite of comprehensive real-time facial biometric identity proofing and multi-factor authentication solutions for the North American market. Under the new agreement, the companies can now offer expanded authentication with greater than 99% accuracy for any person-not-present transaction,…

Big Tree Launches Cannabis and Hemp Grading Service to Bring Fair Market Pricing to the Wholesale Supply Chain

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Big Tree, industry’s first and leading cannabis and hemp wholesale material grading, appraisal and certification service provider, today announced Big Tree Cannabis and Hemp Grading Service to create fair market pricing for Washington and California cannabis and hemp supply chain buyers and suppliers. Big Tree, an authorized provider of International Cannabis and Hemp Standards…

ZYUS Life Sciences Receives Medical Sales License from Health Canada

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. (“ZYUS”), a next-generation life sciences company leading scientific research and development in phyto-therapeutics, is pleased to announce that effective July 31, 2020, it received its Health Canada Medical Sales License, marking another important step on the Company’s journey to improve patient outcomes in Canada and around the world. Launched…

cbdMD’s Pet Brand, Paw CBD, Sees Sales Increase 64% from March 2020 Quarter to June 2020 Quarter

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD, YCBD PR A) (the “Company”), one of the leading and most highly trusted and recognized cannabidiol (CBD) brands, announced today that its pet CBD brand, Paw CBD, has seen an approximate 64% increase in net sales from its March 2020 quarter of approximately $750,000 to approximately $1,229,000 for…

Infusion Biosciences Announces First Commercial Launch of Hemp-Derived Infuz2O Beverage in The U.S. With Whole Plant Extractions and Kalo

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Infusion Biosciences Inc. (“Infusion Biosciences”), a biotechnology company focused on discovering and commercializing innovative hemp and cannabis products, is pleased to announce the first commercial launch of a beverage utilizing its proprietary water-soluble hemp extract ingredient Infuz2O in the United States with KALO (www.drinkkalo.com) (the “Infuz2O Beverage Launch”). The KALO line of beverages is…

MedMen Announces Addition to Board of Directors

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) announces the appointment of Al Harrington to its board of directors (the “Board”). Mr. Harrington is the founder of Viola, Inc., a premium cannabis company that focuses on increasing minority ownership, reinvesting in the community, and creating opportunity through social equity. Additionally,…

Organigram Strengthens Edison Flower Portfolio with Three New High Potency Strains – The General (Grapefruit GG4), Chemdog and Samurai Spy (Ninja Fruit)

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 the launch of three new strains of Edison Cannabis Co. (“Edison”) dried flower products, including higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) options The General (Grapefruit GG4), Chemdog and…

Halo Announces Closing of Acquisition of Outer Galactic Chocolates, a Type N License Holder in California. Plans California Edibles Launch by September.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated January 15, 2020, it has closed its acquisition of Outer Galactic Chocolates, LLC (“OGC”), holder of a Type N manufacturing license in Mendocino County. The acquisition gives Halo a license…

Tenet Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 and Provides Update on Effects of COVID-19

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) (NYSE: THC) today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 (2Q20). Ronald A. Rittenmeyer, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The second quarter was a challenge by any measure. April, May and June represented three separate stories of how we operated, with April reflecting the uncertainty…

Psychedelica Lex Now Available: First Comprehensive Book to Examine Laws Governing Psychedelic Substances

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On the verge of a pop culture tipping point, Psychedelica Lex now serves as the preeminent legal manual for individuals and organizations with a vested or growing interest in psychedelics and entheogens. Authored by Gary Smith, a veteran cannabis attorney and general counsel to the nation’s oldest non-Native American peyote church, Psychedelica Lex offers…

Goldfinch Bio to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Goldfinch Bio, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines for the treatment of kidney diseases, today announced that company management will participate in two upcoming investor conferences in August: William Blair Biotech Focus Conference 2020 on Thursday, August 6, 2020Anthony Johnson, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will…

Redwood City’s First Licensed Cannabis Delivery Company Expands

July 31, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Juva Delivery, a division of vertically-integrated Juva Life, Inc., is expanding its service areas this week. The company offers white-glove service across the greater parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Located at the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, this location brings legal cannabis delivery to an underserviced area where…