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ADA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LegalShield, the leading provider of affordable legal plans and the IDShield identity theft solution for individuals, families and small businesses, announced that it will hold its third annual legal conference Elevate by LegalShield on June 20 – 22, 2019, at the Grand Hyatt Denver. Lawyers from LegalShield’s panel of provider law firms and…

Brown-Forman to Acquire Fords Gin

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA) (NYSE:BFB) announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase The 86 Company. Upon completion, Brown-Forman will add Fords Gin, a premium gin to its growing portfolio. “Fords Gin is a unique brand with terrific momentum in one of the fastest growing categories in spirits,” said Lawson Whiting, President…

Frelii, Inc. Inks Agreement with Orn Health Inc. to Support Healthcare Franchisee Partners Incorporating Pharmacogentics Into Patient Treatment

LEHI, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frelii Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLI) (“Frelii” or “the Company”) today announced the details of its recent agreement with Orn Health Inc. (Orn), a medical services provider, to license the Frelii exome and whole genome sequencing and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for use with new franchisee partners in their own medical practices for enhancing…

Tilray, Inc. and Privateer Holdings, Inc. Sign Letter of Intent to Extend Lock-up and Provide for Orderly Release of 75 Million Tilray Shares Held by Privateer

NANAIMO, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global leader in cannabis research, cultivation, production, and distribution, today announced that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with its largest stockholder Privateer Holdings, Inc. (“Privateer”) for a transaction that will extend the lock-up on and provide for the orderly release of the 75 million…

North America Cannabis Market 2019-2025: Focus on Product Type, Medical Application, Distribution Channel, Countries Data and Competitive Landscape – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “North America Cannabis Market: Focus on Product Type, Medical Application, Distribution Channel, Countries Data (U.S. and Canada) and Competitive Landscape – Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The North America cannabis market was valued at $13.21 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $36.7 billion in 2025…

MedMen Partners with Equality California for Pride Month

June 7, 2019

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises, Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) is pleased to partner with Equality California, the largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. During the month of June at all California stores, MedMen will donate 15% of proceeds from limited-edition Pride products to advance LGBTQ equality. In addition, MedMen…

Eastside “Outlandish” CBD Beverages to Be Distributed in Oregon by Point Blank

June 7, 2019

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced that Point Blank, a leading distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has agreed to distribute the Outlandish brand lineup of CBD-based beverages in Oregon. As previously disclosed, the initial Outlandish beverage, a seltzer, has been sampled to potential customers and has received an encouraging initial response.…

MedMen Awarded Pasadena Commercial Retail License

June 7, 2019

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) today announced that the City of Pasadena has awarded the Company one of six commercial retail and delivery licenses (subject to obtaining properly zoned real estate and a Conditional Use Permit), further enhancing its industry-leading footprint. With the addition of…

MedMen Expands Market Share in California with Acquisition of Long Beach Retailer

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in MattnJeremy, Inc. LLC d/b/a One Love Beach Club (“One Love”). The acquisition further enhances MedMen’s industry-leading California footprint, adding a premier location strategically located between its Santa Ana…

DionyMed Brands Inc. Announces Investment Agreement for up to CAD$32 Million with Alumina Partners

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DionyMed Brands Inc. (“DionyMed” or the “Company“) (CSE: DYME; OTCQB: DYMEF), a multi-state cannabis brands, distribution and direct-to-consumer delivery platform, today announced that it has entered into an investment agreement (the “Agreement”) with Alumina Partners (Ontario) Ltd. (“Alumina”) providing availability of up to CAD$32 million over a 24-month period, to provide funding for the expansion…

Tenet Board Appoints Chris Lynch as New Independent Director

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) today announced the appointment of Christopher S. Lynch to its Board of Directors. Lynch is the former National Partner in Charge of the Financial Services division at KPMG, LLC and has served as an independent director for over a decade at both American International Group, Inc., where he currently…

Nutiva Celebrates 20 Years of Hemp Advocacy in Honor of 2019 Hemp History Week

RICHMOND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Building on a revolutionary year for the hemp industry, Nutiva is celebrating 20 years of hemp advocacy and the dawning of a new era of hemp production and cultivation in the U.S. through the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill. According to Hemp Business Journal, U.S. sales of hemp products are projected to…