Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Mammoth Farms Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Colorado Over Marijuana Excise Tax Formula
Mammoth Farms has filed a class action lawsuit against the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Marijuana Enforcement Division, alleging state regulators have unlawfully inflated the tax base for certain marijuana products by blending distinct product categories when calculating the state’s average market rate. The lawsuit, filed in Denver District Court, names the Colorado Department …
CBD May Reduce Muscle Aging by Lowering Oxidative Stress and Modulating Gut Microbiota, Finds Study
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help slow age-related muscle decline by reducing oxidative stress, limiting inflammation and altering gut microbiota, according to a study published today by the journal Food Bioscience. The study, conducted by researchers from Qiqihar University in China, examined CBD’s effects in C2C12 muscle cells and mice with D-galactose-induced aging, a model commonly used …
Study: CBD May Protect Parkinson’s-Related Brain Cells by Activating Antioxidant Defense System
A study from researchers at the University of Western Ontario found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect Parkinson’s-related brain cells from oxidative stress by keeping a key antioxidant regulator active and functional. The study, posted as a preprint by bioRxiv, examined CBD’s effects in SH-SY5Y cells exposed to 6-hydroxydopamine, a compound commonly used in Parkinson’s …
City of Boston to Host Cannabis Empowerment Week Focused on Social Consumption
The City of Boston will host its fourth annual Cannabis Empowerment Week from June 15 through June 21, with a focus on social consumption and what it could look like in the city. The weeklong initiative, led by the City of Boston Cannabis Industry Development Team, is designed to highlight the marijuana industry through education, …
Smoakland Launches Program Giving California Veterans Free Monthly Ounce of Marijuana Through 2026
Smoakland has launched a new veterans-focused medical marijuana program that will provide eligible California veterans with a free monthly ounce of marijuana flower for the remainder of 2026. The Oakland-based company announced the 1776 Compassion Project on Memorial Day, saying the program will provide a year’s supply of its Smoakland X flower to military veterans …
Report: Europe Emerging as Key Player in Global Marijuana Market
A new report from the Global Cannabis Network Collective and Whitney Economics says Europe’s marijuana market is entering a pivotal period, with medical access programs, international trade and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards helping reshape the region’s role in the global industry. The report, What You Need to Know: EU & UK Cannabis Market Update, was released …
Study: CBDA Blocks Key Enzymes Tied to Aggressive Breast Cancer Cell Movement
According to a new study published in The Journal of Biochemistry, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) can interfere with key signaling pathways involved in the movement of highly aggressive human breast cancer cells. The research was conducted by scientists from Fukuyama University, Hiroshima International University and Daiichi University of Pharmacy. It focused on MDA-MB-231 cells, a widely …
Study: CBD Reduces Chemotherapy-Linked Cognitive Decline
A study published today in Cancer Letters found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced chemotherapy-related cognitive problems, improving several brain functions commonly affected in cancer survivors. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California, examined whether CBD could help address cancer therapy-related cognitive impairments, a condition often reported by patients after chemotherapy. These impairments can …
Curaleaf Announces 1-for-3 Reverse Stock Split Ahead of Potential U.S. Stock Exchange Uplisting
Curaleaf Holdings announced Tuesday that it will conduct a 1-for-3 reverse stock split as part of its effort to prepare for a potential uplisting to a major U.S. stock exchange. The company says the reverse split is being done in consultation with major U.S. exchanges and is expected to take effect on or about June …
Cannabis Banking and Major Exchange Listings Don’t Need a New Law. They Need Updated Guidance.
By Anthony Deininger, Law Student The cannabis industry has spent years waiting for Congress to solve what is, at least in substantial part, an administrative problem. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act (SAFER Banking Act) has been treated as necessary for access to institutional banking, exchange listings, and the financial infrastructure that other …
