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Legislation and Regulation

Attorney General William Barr Resigns, New Jersey Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor: Week in Review

President Donald Trump announced that Barr’s current deputy attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen, will become acting attorney general when Barr officially steps down next week.

December 19, 2020

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Unifor and Aleafia Health Partner on Medical Cannabis Coverage

Unifor will work with its local unions to recommend and propose insurance coverage in collective bargaining agreements for the reimbursement of medical cannabis.

December 18, 2020

Canadian Cannabis Market

Delta 9 Establishes Recycling and Landfill Diversion Program in Partnership with Emterra Environmental

The Canadian licensed producer will work with the recycling company to create a sustainable recycling program for cannabis packaging and disposable vape pens, as well as a landfill diversion program for vape cartridges.

December 18, 2020

Finance

Aphria and Tilray Combine to Create Largest Global Cannabis Company

A robust supply chain and operational efficiencies are expected to generate approximately C$100 million of pre-tax annual cost synergies.

December 16, 2020

Finance

U.S. House Passes Cannabis Research Bill, New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Deal on Adult-Use Legislation: Week in Review

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation that would allow scientists to study state-approved cannabis products.

December 12, 2020

Finance

Canopy Growth to Close Additional Canadian Cultivation Sites

The company will shutter roughly 17% of its indoor cultivation space and all of its outdoor cultivation sites, and will lay off about 220 employees.

December 10, 2020

Canadian Cannabis Market

Way2Grow Biopharma Company Receives Health Canada Standard Cultivation License, Processing License and Medical Sales License

The licenses are effective as of Nov. 20, 2020.

December 9, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Passes MORE Act, UN Votes to Remove Cannabis From List of Most Dangerous Drugs: Week in Review

This week, the industry celebrated two major votes.

December 5, 2020

Finance

Aphria Closes Acquisition of SweetWater Brewing Company

The deal gives the Canadian licensed producer an opportunity to build brand awareness in the U.S. ahead of federal legalization.

December 4, 2020

Industry Headlines

Village Farms International's Pure Sunfarms Receives Cannabis Research License for On-Site Sensory Evaluation from Health Canada

The Pure Sunfarms brand is debuting internationally.

November 23, 2020

Finance

Liberty Health Sciences Reaches Agreement to Settle Class Action Suit

The $1.8 million US settlement, which will require court approval, aims to close the book on a class-action suit that alleges Liberty and Aphria participated in a scheme to benefit “insiders” at both companies.

November 20, 2020

Finance

The Green Organic Dutchman Announces Q3-2020 Results and Leadership Changes

Chief Financial Officer Sean Bovingdon will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer, while Michel Gagné has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.

November 12, 2020