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LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The global specimen validity testing market is expected to grow by USD 393.04 million as per Technavio. This marks a significant market slowdown compared to the 2019 growth estimates due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020. However, steady growth is expected to continue throughout the forecast period,…

CB Therapeutics Advances its Intellectual Property Portfolio with New Patent Award for its Bioinformatics Platform

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CB Therapeutics is a leading synthetic biotechnology company focused on the research and development of cellular agriculture for the production of cannabinoids, tryptamines and other therapeutics to advance Neuroscience. CB Therapeutics has been awarded a patent for its Bioinformatics platform for the creation and annotation of libraries of biosynthetic pathway genes from next…

DiCello Levitt: California University Systems Sued on Behalf of More Than 700,000 Students for Refusing to Refund Fees in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

LOS ANGELES & OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The two major California university systems, which serve more than 700,000 students, have profited from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by refusing to refund unused portions of their campus fees, according to a pair of lawsuits filed today in federal court in California. The class actions, filed against California State University…

Vocera to Present at Upcoming Virtual Investor Conferences

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a recognized leader in clinical communication and workflow solutions, today announced its participation in several upcoming virtual investor conferences. Justin Spencer, chief financial officer at Vocera, will present virtually at the BofA Securities 2020 Health Care Conference at 2 p.m. ET on May 12. He also will present virtually…

Turning Point Brands Announces First Quarter 2020 Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Turning Point Brands (“TPB”) (NYSE: TPB), a leading provider of Other Tobacco Products (“OTP”) and adult consumer alternatives, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Results at a Glance First Quarter 2020 (Comparisons vs. same period year-ago) Net sales decreased 1.0% to $90.7 million; Gross profit increased 2.4%…

Global Alternative Non-Nicotine Liquid Vaping Products Market – Emerging Trends Include Vaping Essential Oils and Vitamins – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Alternative Non-Nicotine Liquid Vaping Products: Complete Market Analysis of Herbals, Extracts and Vitamin Vaping” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides an overview of alternative vaping products without nicotine. It focuses on emerging trends such as vaping essential oils and vitamins, which are taking vaping in a more positive holistic…

Hempyre Holdings Ltd. Launches Global Platform for Branded Hemp-Formulated Consumer Packaged Goods

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hempyre Holdings Ltd. (“Hempyre” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of a global distribution platform of branded hemp-formulated consumer packaged goods focused on beauty, beverage, and wellness. Headquartered in London, Hempyre has agreed to acquire CMLM Holdings, Inc., dba QIND, a U.S.-based provider of hemp-formulated wellness and beauty products featuring CBD…

Halo Announces Extension of the Binding LOI with Canmart Limited And Provides Update on Positive UK Market Developments

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) today announces that further to the press releases dated December 24, 2019 and March 3, 2020, the Company has agreed to a second extension of the binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to acquire all of the common shares of Canmart…

Halo Labs Completes Issuance of Shares to Independent Consultants and Supplier

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) today announced the issuance of 10,860,213 common shares of the Company to certain independent consultants of the Company and a supplier of the Company, in lieu of cash consideration (the “Compensation Shares”) at a price of C$0.115 per Compensation Share, being…

UFCW 8-Golden State Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Model Agreements with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill

ROSEVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following a complex collective bargaining environment, during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the retail industry, members of UFCW 8-Golden State voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would…

Cresco Labs Announces Record Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2019 Results With Revenue Growth of 144% Year-over-Year and 14% Quarter-Over-Quarter and Pre-Announces First Quarter 2020 Revenue

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco” or the “Company”) one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today released its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2019. All financial information presented in this release is in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.…

Cresco Labs Announces Mutual Agreement to Terminate Purchase Agreement With Tryke – Frees-Up $55 Million in Capital to Further Invest in Organic Growth Pipeline

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, announced today that it has reached a mutual agreement to terminate the purchase agreement dated September 16, 2019, to acquire certain assets (the “Agreement”) from Tryke Companies, LLC (“Tryke”). Cresco Labs CEO and…