The Daily Hit: May 24, 2022

The Daily Hit is a recap of the top cannabis business stories for May 24, 2022.

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Live Blog from WEF 2022 in Davos Switzerland

Green Market Report editor-in-chief Debra Borchardt blogs live from the Medical Psychedelics Series, at the World Economic Forum being held in Davos Switzerland. Read more here.

MedMen Wins Suit Against Whitestar

MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) won its lawsuit against Arizona-based Whitestar Solutions, LLC. According to a statement,  Whitestar filed a lawsuit in March 2020, related to a Membership Interest Purchase and Sale Agreement governing the purchase of EBA Holdings, Inc. dba MedMen Scottsdale. Whitestar alleged fraudulent inducement and breach of contract, among other claims, and sought rescission of the underlying transaction or $60 million in alleged monetary damages. Read more here.

Illegal Cannabis Lounges in NYC

These consumption lounges are operating without licenses and it seems the city and state don’t care. Since the adult-use license program hasn’t been written and approved, these operations are technically violating the law. No law means no violations. So there really isn’t anything law enforcement can do. These lounges range from the first to market Happy Munkey to pop-up neighborhood lounges that are often located next to illicit street sellers. Read more here.

Psychedelics Companies

As the industry matures, there are clear leaders in the pack of psychedelics companies who are positioned to continue driving industry development. Compass Pathways, Atai Life Sciences, and Cybin are generally considered the top three companies in the industry, asserting their dominance in the market, with Field Trip Health and Seelos Therapeutics as psychedelics companies to watch. Read more here.

IN OTHER NEWS

Aleafia Health Inc.

Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH, OTCQX: ALEAF) is pleased to announce that its upward trend in market share, purchase orders, and new SKU launches has continued in 2022’s first four months, following on from the growth in the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The Company has seen strong advances in its largest adult-use categories: flower, pre-rolls and vapes. Read more here.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA /OTCQX: CURLF), an international provider of consumer products in cannabis, will begin adult-use sales at its Edgewater Park, New Jersey dispensary on May 25. Located at 4237 US-130, Curaleaf Edgewater Park is now the Company’s second location to sell adult-use cannabis in the Garden State. Read more here.

Rubicon Organics Inc.

Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified, premium cannabis, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. “Rubicon Organics is at a turning point in 2022, with higher yields and increased quality coming from our Delta Facility, whilst remaining cost-conscious we are driving to being profitable in 2022.” Read more here.

RIV Capital Inc., Etain LLC

RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) today announced that it had received notice of an Ontario Superior Court of Justice application by JW Asset Management in connection with the Company’s process regarding its acquisition of ownership and control of Etain, LLC and Etain IP LLC, owners and operators of legally licensed cannabis cultivation and retail dispensaries in the state of New York. JWAM, an investment firm focused on the pharmaceutical and cannabis industries, is the holder of approximately 20.4% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Class A common shares. Read more here.

Pharmagreen Biotech, Inc., Long Valley Farms

Pharmagreen Biotech, Inc., (OTCQB: PHBI), which provides starter plantlets utilizing a proprietary tissue culture process, “Chibafreen,” to licensed cannabis cultivators and CBD/CBG hemp farmers, announced that it has completed another significant milestone in the business development with Long Valley Farms. Pharmagreen has advanced the next tranche of funds, whereby the use of proceeds is for the continuous application process for the LVF micro-business license and its nursery licenses in addition to the current cultivation license. PHBI anticipates having the permits in place within the following few months, depending on the regulator’s schedule. Read more here.

Avicanna Inc.

 Avicanna Inc. (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products is pleased to announce that, through its majority owned Colombian subsidiary, Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., SMGH has completed its first commercial export of high concentration THC and high concentration CBD full spectrum psychoactive cannabis extracts to Portugal. Read more here.

Eden Empire Inc.

Eden Empire Inc. (CSE: EDEN) announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent agreement with Plantvida located in Colombia. The agreement dated May 20th, 2022, is made by and between Eden Empire Inc. and Plantvida. The Plantvida SAS project located in north-western Cundinamarca, Colombia, is dedicated to implementing strategic social business, bringing safe, natural and ecologically friendly wellness products to the emerging cannabis business with the goal of providing work and social benefits to the community, such as education, unemployment, health, housing and security. Read more here.

Abaca

Arkansas-based cannabis financial technology firm Abaca has expanded coverage bringing digital-first banking, payment and treasury management solutions to Mississippi’s cannabis industry. Integral in banking 95 percent of Arkansas’s cannabis industry since day one and hundreds of cannabis clients across the country, Abaca is uniquely positioned to support Mississippi. Read more here.

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