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Mike Tyson and Ric Flair are accusing their erstwhile partners in celebrity cannabis brands of ripping them off. Mike Tyson, Ric Flair accuse partners in celebrity cannabis branding effort of fraud is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Mike Tyson and Ric Flair are accusing their erstwhile partners in celebrity cannabis brands of ripping them off. Mike Tyson, Ric Flair accuse partners in celebrity cannabis branding effort of fraud is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Tilray reports record Q2 2026 net revenue of US$217.5M, a narrower net loss, and growing international cannabis sales as it prepares for potential US rescheduling. The post Tilray reports record net revenue and declining losses in Q2 2026 appeared first on StratCann.

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) says the state’s licensed market is a major diverter of product to the illegal market, something neighboring states have long called out. Agency spokesman Mark Woodward told a reporter that in a twelve month period between 2023 and 2024 there were 87M pounds of weed tagged in Metrc and only 1.9M pounds sold in the state’s MED-only market. The figures don’t include the abundance of product which was never tagged . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Newsbrief: Okla. authorities say state market is major diverter appeared . . .

Tilray Brands Delivers Record Q2 Fiscal 2026 Net Revenue of $218 Million, Moves to Net Cash Position and Reaffirms Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance International Medical Cannabis Revenue Increases 36%; Canadian Adult-Use Cannabis Revenue Grows 6% Tilray Pharma Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue U.S. Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Expected to Unlock New Market Opportunity for Tilray Medical Expansion [ . . . ]

Annual sales in 2025 declined 3.5% to $925 million, continuing a downward trend that began with the COVID-19 pandemic-driven peak of $1.2 billion in 2021. Oregon cannabis prices fall to record low but consumer demand steady is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Annual sales in 2025 declined 3.5% to $925 million, continuing a downward trend that began with the COVID-19 pandemic-driven peak of $1.2 billion in 2021. Oregon cannabis prices fall to record low but consumer demand steady is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Health Canada has removed its proposal to create a new regulatory pathway for CBD natural health products, delaying non-prescription access while prioritizing broader red tape… The post Health Canada removes CBD NHP regulation proposal from forward regulatory plan appeared first on StratCann.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a spending bill that would continue protecting state medical marijuana programs from federal intervention-while excluding a provision that previously advanced to block the Justice Department from rescheduling cannabis. Following bicameral negotiations on the appropriations package, the House advanced it in a 397-28 vote on Thursday, sending it to the Senate for consideration. Advocates and industry stakeholders were encouraged to see the rescheduling language stripped from the final deal after it had been approved by the House Appropriations . . .

Massachusetts election officials have scheduled a hearing to investigate a complaint challenging the signature gathering process for a proposed ballot initiative to roll back the state’s marijuana law. This comes about two weeks after the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division confirmed that the anti-cannabis campaign collected enough valid signatures to send the measure to lawmakers for consideration ahead of potentially being placed on the November ballot. Opponents of the initiative submitted a complaint to the secretary’s office last week, arguing that the campaign “obtained . . .

Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound in marijuana, “holds substantial promise as an anti-tumor agent” in addition to its other anti-inflammatory properties, a new scientific review Scientists explored CBD’s effect on many types of cancer-including some of the most aggressive ones, such as glioblastoma, which affects the brain. They also noted it can help suppressing the growth and metastasis of other cancers, including breast, lung, colorectal, ovarian and prostate, among others. “CBD exhibits multi-targeted anti-tumor effects by disrupting key cancer hallmarks,” they found. The . . .

Retailers sold more than $836 million in recreational cannabis products last year, while medical marijuana sales exceeded $233 million. By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio’s recreational marijuana sales surpassed more than $836 million in 2025, the first full year recreational sales were legal. Recreational sales started in August 2024 and the state’s total recreational marijuana sales were $1,091,250,807, as of January 3, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. Ohioans voted to legalize marijuana in 2023 and recreational sales totaled more than $242 . . .

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If federal officials follow through on President Donald Trump’s recent executive order directing the reclassification of marijuana, it could free up Washington, D.C. to finally legalize recreational cannabis sales after a years-long congressional blockade. Moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) would not federally legalize marijuana, but it would have significant policy implications. While much of the industry and public attention has focused on how the reform would affect tax and research issues, the move could have an outsized impact on local . . .

In today’s fast and furious cannabis industry, making a reliably available product that’s consistently of the highest quality is a crucial component to finding success in the industry. With a multitude of elements like shifting legal economies and breakthroughs in research constantly in play, being bogged down by inefficiencies can be the difference between becoming a household name and gathering dust on the shelf. That’s why Eaze investor Jeff Wu set out to establish a new gold standard in vape and pre-roll manufacturing in the form of Xylem Robotics. “We do what we say we can do,” Wu . . .

Canopy Growth Announces Strategic Recapitalization Transactions Significantly Strengthening Balance Sheet to Support Growth Strategy Refinances Term Loan due 2027 and Exchanges Convertible Debentures due 2029, Extending Maturities of All Outstanding Indebtedness to Earliest January 2031 While Enhancing Liquidity Profile SMITHS FALLS, ON. January 8, 2026 – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: [ . . . ]

Oregon-based cannabis edibles company Wyld is acquiring edibles brand Grön with the deal set to close during the first quarter of the year. In a statement, Wyld Founder and CEO Aaron Morris said the “acquisition is about scaling a brand that’s already winning.” “Grön has built exceptional products and a deeply trusted brand. Our goal is to support its continued growth by pairing Grön’s creativity and innovation with Wyld’s infrastructure, reach, and operational strength – without compromising what makes Grön special.” – Morris in a press release The companies noted there are no plans to . . .

Boxing legend and cannabis industry CEO Mike Tyson is suing several former executives and a shareholder of Carma HoldCo, the parent company behind his Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand, Front Office Sports reports. The lawsuit accuses the company of fraud through kickback schemes, and unauthorized bonuses and personal spending. The lawsuit, which is seeking $50 million, alleges the fraudulent schemes have cost Tyson and other plaintiffs “tens of millions of dollars,” the report says. The other plaintiffs in the lawsuit include professional wrestler Ric Flair, whose Carma brands include Ric Flair . . .

A new survey suggests that 8% of Americans resolved in the New Year to quit or reduce their cannabis consumption. The survey, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of nicotine pouch retailer Northerner found more than half of respondents who said they wanted to change their cannabis habits believe it will improve their independence and flexibility. Another 47% believed changing their cannabis habits would make them feel more accomplished, with 40% thinking it would help them lead a more active lifestyle and improve their mental and emotional well-being. Just 5% of 45- 54-year-olds polled . . .

A ban on public cannabis use in a proposed adult-use legalization measure in Florida is misleading because citizens might still smell it, the state attorney general recently claimed. Florida adult-use marijuana legalization stinks, state attorney general tells Supreme Court is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

A ban on public cannabis use in a proposed adult-use legalization measure in Florida is misleading because citizens might still smell it, the state attorney general recently claimed. Florida adult-use marijuana legalization stinks, state attorney general tells Supreme Court is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

SNDL Inc. has completed the purchase of five 1CM cannabis retail stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the first closing under an amended deal that will… The post SNDL and 1CM complete purchase and sale of 5 cannabis stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan appeared first on StratCann.

A bright spot for patients emerged with the announcement of Speakeasy Dispensary’s Jan. 15 grand opening in Hamburg. Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

A bright spot for patients emerged with the announcement of Speakeasy Dispensary’s Jan. 15 grand opening in Hamburg. Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

The 2025 Budtenders Ball award show, recently held in North Bergen in Hudson County, highlighted progress made in the New Jersey cannabis market and its growth. It was organized by Cannademix CEO Josh Alb, who explained the need to honor the great pioneering work being done in the industry and community at the 3rd annual ceremony. The [ . . . ] Source: Budtenders Ball Awards Show Highlights NJ Cannabis Growth from Heady NJ