The map of legal marijuana states could expand considerably over the next two years, with several states positioned to reconsider adult-use legalization through legislatures, ballot initiatives or changes in political leadership. Pennsylvania and Hawaii remain among the clearest opportunities for legislative action, while Florida could again give voters the final say through a proposed 2028 …
Curaleaf Subsidiaries Respond to $31.8 Million Federal Appeals Court Victory
The Curaleaf subsidiaries that prevailed in a federal appeals court case involving a $31.8 million marijuana contract dispute say they are pleased with the outcome while emphasizing that they continue to support cannabis reform and legalization. In a statement provided directly to The Marijuana Herald, the parties, represented by Andrianna D. Kastanek and Simon A. …
Medical Cannabis Associated With Sustained Pain and Sleep Improvements in Inflammatory Arthritis Patients, Study Finds
Medical cannabis treatment was associated with sustained reductions in pain and improvements in sleep and quality of life among patients with inflammatory arthritis followed for up to two years, according to a new study. Published September 9 in Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders, the study analyzed 192 patients enrolled in the UK Medical …
CBD and THC Combination Reduces Inflammation and Supports Dental Pulp Repair in Human Cells, Study Finds
A combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) reduced inflammatory signaling while promoting several processes involved in tissue repair in human dental pulp cells, according to a new study. The research, published September 10 in the Journal of Endodontics, examined whether the two major marijuana-derived cannabinoids could work together to address inflammation, pain-related signaling and …
U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.55 Billion in August, Bringing 2026 Total to Nearly $20 Billion
August produced approximately $2.55 billion in legal marijuana sales across the United States, keeping the nationwide market near July’s record pace and bringing sales for the first eight months of 2026 to roughly $19.1 billion, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald. The August total was down slightly from the approximately $2.56 billion generated …
CBN-Derived Compound Protects Dopamine-Producing Cells in Parkinson’s Study
A compound derived from cannabinol (CBN) protected dopamine-producing nerve cells from death in a laboratory model of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters. Researchers from India’s National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences and collaborating institutions examined modified cannabinoids designed to strengthen cellular defenses against oxidative stress. The team …
Avicanna Launches Program to Integrate Medical Cannabis Care Into Canadian Hospitals and Clinics
Avicanna has launched a new program designed to integrate medical cannabis treatment and patient support directly into hospitals, specialty clinics and other established healthcare settings across Canada. The Toronto-based biopharmaceutical company announced the MyMedi.ca Integrated Healthcare Program on September 9, saying it will provide healthcare organizations with structured pathways for incorporating medical cannabis into existing …
California Company Seeks DEA Approval to Import Marijuana, THC and Psychedelics for Research
A California company is seeking approval from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to import marijuana, THC and several psychedelic substances for use in research and clinical trials. In a Federal Register notice scheduled for publication September 14, the DEA says Irvine Labs, Inc., based in Huntington Beach, California, applied August 13 to become a registered …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 9/10/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for September 10, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Previous editions are available here. U.S. Census Bureau: State Marijuana Tax Collections Reach $986.8 Million in Q2, Up 11% From Last Year State governments reported $986.8 million …
Federal Appeals Court Reverses $31.8 Million Award to Michigan Marijuana Cultivation Company, Says Contract Was Federally Illegal
A federal appeals court has reversed a $31.8 million jury award to a Michigan marijuana cultivation business, ruling that federal courts cannot enforce a contract requiring conduct prohibited under federal marijuana law. In a September 10 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with GR Vending MI and CURA MI, subsidiaries …
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