Welcome back!
Happy Monday. We’re still digesting from our awesome NYC Highrise event on Thursday. Lots more coverage to come this week.
Grab a cup of coffee and let’s get to it.
-JB, JR, ZH
Today’s newsletter is 269 words, about a 3-minute read.
📣 Quotable
“We don’t have any comment or updates.”
That’s what Wyn Hornbuckle, the Department of Justice Deputy Director of Public Affairs, told Marijuana Moment on the DOJ’s progress on President Trump’s Executive Order to move rescheduling forward.
⏩ Quick hits
The New York Office of Cannabis Management is launching a Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity, focused on preparing clinicians to counsel patients safely and effectively using evidence-based medicine. Learn more.
🤝 Deals, launches, partnerships
An ongoing sign of the times, and an ironic benefit of federal legalization in Canada, Ayurcann announced that it was filing for creditor protection, citing an “urgent need for relief…” More from StratCann.
💰 Earnings roundup
Canadian-based retailer High Tide reported their year-end financials on Friday. One of the key metrics they highlighted was same-store sales. For the year, same-store sales were up 4.1%, for the fourth quarter alone they were up 5.5% year-over-year.
🧑🏽⚖️ Lawsuits
It isn’t everyday that the gun lobby and the cannabis lobby are on the same side of things, but this week there was one of those days. The NRA and cannabis groups believe cannabis users should be able to have guns too. More from Marijuana Moment and the Liberty Justice Center.
🧳 People moves
Ed Keating is joining Emerald Intel as chief economist, following the company’s acquisition of Cannabiz Media, he said on LinkedIn.