News

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada more than the doubled the number of health plan members receiving whole-person therapies, which are believed to produce better outcomes for opioid use disorder. To increase positive member health outcomes and lessen the impact of the opioid epidemic, Anthem pledged four years ago to significantly increase…

Halo Announces At-The-Market Equity Financing Program

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company“) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) today announces that it has established an at-the-market equity program (the “ATM Program“) that allows the Company to issue and sell up to C$7,000,000 of common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Common Shares“) from treasury to the public,…

Mainstream Brands Engage CBD Consumer Segment as 66% of Americans Consider Cannabinoid Products

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Frontier Data, the global authority in data, analytics and business intelligence for the cannabis industry, releases Cannabis-Infused Products: Navigating the Complexities to Market, Vol. 2, in partnership with SōRSE Technology. The report explores the fundamental areas of cannabinoid-infused product development, the unique regulatory hurdles constricting the market, and the effective strategies that brands…

Cresco Labs Bolsters Leadership Team With Three Senior Promotions

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 it has expanded its leadership team with the promotions of David Gacom, Melissa Wagamon and Sean McAlister to regionally focused president positions. These dynamic individuals, who bring a depth of experience…

Organigram Expands Strong Value Portfolio With Launch of SHRED: High Quality, High Potency, Affordable Pre-shredded Dried Flower

MONCTON, New Brunswick–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an effort to continue to break down the barriers to purchasing from the legal cannabis market in Canada, and reinforce its ongoing commitment to value, 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…

MedMen Announces US$20 Million Financing Commitments – Designated News Release

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the U.S., today announced financing commitments totaling over US$20,000,000 from existing lenders and institutional investors. The commitments include (1) US$10,000,000 in gross proceeds under a new unsecured convertible facility, (2) US$5,700,000 in additional gross proceeds…

ACAMS' Flagship Anti-Money Laundering Conference in Las Vegas Introduces More Than 100 AML Specialists Sharing Knowledge Across 12 Disciplines and Groundbreaking Networking Experience

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As part of its ongoing effort to bring the financial crime prevention community together in these turbulent times, ACAMS will present a unique training and networking event for its 19th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference — Las Vegas. Beginning Sept. 29, 2020, attendees of this three-day, fully virtual gathering will hear expert guidance…

Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart and WeWork to Keynote ICSC’s New Virtual Conference: Now & Next: Retail in the Age of COVID-19

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICSC is excited to announce a new signature virtual conference, Now & Next: Retail in the Age of COVID-19 to be held Sept. 29-30, 2020. Keynote speakers from some of the biggest names in retail and office space will headline the event, including Brian Cornell, Board Chairman & CEO of Target; Mary Dillon,…

Solaria Files ITC Complaint Against Canadian Solar (CSIQ)

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On the heels of its lawsuit filed in March against Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Solaria Corporation, a U.S. company based in Fremont, California, today announced it filed additional claims against Canadian Solar with the International Trade Commission (ITC). “Solaria has over 250…

ZYUS Selects GelCan, a Subsidiary of Capcium, as Exclusive Encapsulation Partner

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. (“ZYUS”), a company focused on the global development and commercialization of innovative cannabinoid-based formulations and product candidates, announced today that it has selected Capcium Inc.’s (“Capcium”) subsidiary, GelCan Corporation Inc. (“GelCan”), a pharmaceutical-grade manufacturer of softgel capsules, to encapsulate ZYUS softgels for the Canadian medical cannabis market. The Encapsulation…

China CBD Regulatory Report 2020: Provincial Regulations Evolving – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Regulatory Report: Provincial Regulations Evolving in China” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. China has a long history of growing hemp for fibre and other uses such as in Chinese traditional herbs and in food. However, the legal field is a patchwork of different standards and government documents. Currently, two provinces –…

Uruguay CBD Regulatory Report 2020: Medical Cannabis Market to Expand – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Regulatory Report: Medical Cannabis Market to Expand in Uruguay” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. CBD is not a scheduled substance under the narcotic law in Uruguay and its production, use and sale is legal. Moreover, Uruguay is planning to expand its medical cannabis market for exports and boost the local production…