WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware is poised to make history with the official launch of its legal adult-use marijuana market, scheduled to commence on August 1, 2025. The announcement marks a pivotal moment for the state, establishing a regulated cannabis industry that officials anticipate will yield significant economic and social benefits. The date was confirmed by…
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A new era for the hemp industry in Alabama commenced on July 1, 2025, as a comprehensive law, House Bill 445 (HB445), officially took effect, implementing stringent new regulations across the state. The legislation significantly curtails the availability of certain hemp-derived products, notably imposing a ban on the sale and possession of…
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry faces a significant upheaval following the announcement of stringent new regulations that could force the closure of thousands of retailers across the country. Under draft ministerial regulations from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), an estimated 12,000 existing cannabis flower retailers may be unable to…
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Fair has announced the highly anticipated medal winners for the 2025 Cannabis Awards, celebrating the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry and its commitment to quality and innovation. This annual competition, recognized as the largest and most prestigious sanctioned cannabis contest globally, highlights excellence across a diverse range of cannabis products,…
Rhode Island Readies for Premier Cannabis Awards Ceremony SMITHFIELD, RI – The burgeoning legal cannabis industry in Rhode Island is set to converge on Sunday, June 29, 2025, for a marquee event recognizing excellence in cultivation and product innovation. The highly anticipated Weed Wars Summer Sesh Award Ceremony will unfold from 5:00 PM to 9:00…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry, which has flourished since the kingdom became the first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize the plant in 2022, has been thrown into significant turmoil following sweeping new regulations that effectively reverse the policy for recreational use. The new rules, which officially took effect on Thursday, June 26, 2025, mandate…
BANGKOK – Thailand has moved decisively to rein in the burgeoning cannabis industry, implementing stringent new regulations that limit its use exclusively to medical purposes. The significant policy shift, driven by growing concerns over widespread misuse since the plant was decriminalized in 2022, marks a dramatic reversal from the nation’s previous langkahs towards broader accessibility….
LONDON – Leaders from across Europe’s burgeoning cannabis industry are set to gather in London next year for a major summit aimed at charting the sector’s future course. Cannabis Europa London 2025, organized by the prominent industry intelligence firm Prohibition Partners, will take place on June 24-25, 2025, at the prestigious The Barbican Centre in…
Seattle, WA – Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA), the Seattle-based craft beverage innovator, today announced a significant strategic move with the divestiture of its cannabis beverage business. The sale, which includes assets associated with the Mary Jones™ brand, was finalized with MJ Reg Disrupters LLC, a privately held company. The transaction, formally announced…
In a move that is escalating a years-long dispute into a potential federal court battle, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) faces a significant legal challenge following a ruling by its Chief Administrative Law Judge, John J. Mulrooney II. Judge Mulrooney recently ruled against MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, a company seeking registration to grow marijuana for federally…
