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Supreme Court Upholds Spousal Rape Conviction
A wife’s testimony about “having sex” against her will sufficiently described “sexual conduct” as defined by state law, which led to her husband’s convictions for raping her, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a unanimous opinion , the...

Pinya XP & True Cut Executives to Host Live on X Discussion on Revolutionary Cannabis Genetic Authentication Partnership
Industry Leaders Will Discuss Breakthrough Blockchain-Based Solution for Cannabis Genetic Verification and IP Protection Pineapple Express Cannabis Company (OTCMKTS:PNXP) ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pineapple...

New Book 'DocMJ: The Business of Compassionate Cannabis Care' Now Available on Amazon
DocMJ: A behind-the-scenes look at building one of America’s largest medical cannabis practices with a focus on patient care, growth, and regulatory insight. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DocMJ is proud to...

WANTED: FBI Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Elpidio Reyna for Allegedly Throwing Rocks and Improvised Explosives at Federal Law Enforcement
“If you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” - Secretary Noem WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement on the Federal Bureau of...

MediPharm Announces Complete Dismissal of Dissident Court Proceeding Related to Annual and Special Meeting
TORONTO, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today announced that the Superior Court of...

Metrc Retail ID™ Achieves 1 Million Weekly Run Rate of QR Codes Across 21 Markets, an Unprecedented Pace for Cannabis Supply Chain Technology
LAKELAND, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metrc, the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced early results of the Metrc Retail ID™ launch, tracking more than 1 million unique...

Pinya XP and True Cut Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Cannabis Genetic Authentication
Collaboration combines blockchain authentication with genetic verification to create industry's first consumer trust and royalty distribution platform Pineapple Express Cannabis Company (OTCMKTS:PNXP) ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025...

Apollo Capital Releases Investor Presentation Highlighting Plan to Make MediPharm Labs the World’s Leading International Medical Cannabis Company
TORONTO, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Technology Capital Corporation (“Apollo Capital”), which together with its affiliates and associates collectively is one of the largest shareholders of MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB:...

CBD Product Packaging Market Share Analysis Set for Major Growth from 2025 to 2035 Amid Legalization Surge | FMI
CBD product packaging ensure safety, compliance and branding for sensitive cannabidiol items like oils, edibles and cream, meeting rising demand and regulation. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The CBD product...

NuggMD Now Serves All Eligible Medical Cannabis Patients Nationwide via Secure Telehealth Platform
Los Angeles, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NuggMD, the nation’s leading medical marijuana telehealth platform, is proud to announce that it now provides secure access to medical cannabis evaluations in every state where telemedicine is legally...

The Cannabist Company Introduces COAST Cannabis Co. Edibles to Maryland Market
The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today the launch of...

Manitoba Harvest and Whole Foods Market Collaborate to Launch New Protein-Packed, Hemp+ Superfood Smoothie Boosters
Global Superseed Leader, Manitoba Harvest, Expands their Wellness Lineup with Smoothie Blends for Enhanced Nutrition Plus Energy, Mood and Immune Support NEW YORK and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manitoba Harvest, the...

OTC Markets Group Welcomes MTL Cannabis Corp. to OTCQX
NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced MTL Cannabis Corp. (CSE: MTLC; OTCQX: MTLNF), a company engaged...

Apothecare and FIKA Cannabis Partner to Deliver Pharmacist-Led Cannabis Consultations
TORONTO, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apothecare, Canada’s leading pharmacist-led cannabis consultation service, has partnered with FIKA Cannabis, one of the country’s fastest-growing lifestyle cannabis retailers, to launch professional...

ProStar SEO Unveils Google Top Ranking Factors for the Cannabis Industry
Montreal, QC, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProStar SEO, a renowned digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, has announced the publication of its latest insights into the Google top ranking factors specifically...

40 Tons Brings 'Justice Row' to Benzinga Capital Conference Spotlighting Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs in Cannabis
Justice Row at Benzinga gives justice-impacted cannabis founders a platform to connect with capital, investors, and real industry access. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 40 Tons Foundation, a nonprofit driving...

CRB Monitor Releases 2025 Cannabis Regulatory Data Transparency Scorecard
Annual Report Reveals Improved State Agency Transparency, Helping Financial Institutions Reduce Compliance Costs NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CRB Monitor, the leading provider of cannabis risk intelligence,...

Cannatrol™ and Rhythm® Partner to Create Integrated Data Stream for Cannabis Cultivation and Post-Harvest
Cannatrol, a leading provider of precision-controlled drying and curing technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Rhythm Cultivation Solutions & Services, an industry leader in fertigation and environmental controls. Through the...

Safe Harbor Financial to Participate in the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on June 8–10, 2025
DENVER, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial (Safe Harbor or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SHFS), a fintech leader in facilitating financial services and credit facilities to the cannabis industry, announced...

Plant Medicine Track at Psychedelic Science 2025 Spotlights Ancestral Wisdom, Indigenous Sovereignty, and Being in Right Relationship
• From Peyote conservation to Religious Freedom, the Plant Medicine Track honors ancestral traditions, uplifts Indigenous leadership, and promotes ethical and reciprocal relationships with the stewards of these sacred medicines. • Featuring voices...