Adam Levin

The founder and chairman of Hightimes Holding Corp., the company that publishes High Times magazine, has agreed to plead guilty to joining a criminal conspiracy to pay more than $150,000 in undisclosed compensation to an analyst for an investment newsletter that touted its stock and assisted...

High Times Holding Corp. has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding allegations of an illicit stock promotion "scheme." The company has agreed to pay a fine of $558,071 within 30 days of September 27, as detailed in SEC records. See Also:...

High Times Holding Corp., a touchstone in the cannabis culture for nearly five decades, announced a landmark transaction with Lucy Scientific Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: LSDI) that would finally make the iconic brand publicly traded. The deal involves a divestment of core High Times assets, including...

The iconic cannabis media brand has undergone yet another leadership change, reported  Green Market Report’s Debra Borchardt, a leading authoritative voice in the marijuana investment space who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga event in Chicago. As the Sept. 30 deadline for High...

Hightimes Holding Corp., the publishing and events company behind High Times Magazine, Dope Magazine, the High Times Cannabis Cups, and more, has received approval for trading under the ticker symbol “HTHC.” Right now, Hightimes counts more than 25,000 shareholders, which bought into...

Hightimes Holding Corp., the parent company to High Times Magazine, Dope Magazine, the High Times Cannabis Cups and more, announced Friday it has received clearance from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to list on the public markets. The news comes just weeks after High Times...

The 45-year-old cannabis media and events company High Times is officially announcing Thursday its intent to open dispensaries bearing its iconic logo in two of the world’s largest adult-use cannabis markets: Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada. In conjunction, the brand named its...

After a couple years struggling with finding a profitable business model that’s sustainable over the long-term, High Times Holding Corp., owner of High Times Magazine, Dope Magazine, and other cannabis brands, might have struck the right key. The company is announcing a new CEO, Stormy Simon...

Over almost half a century, High Times has undergone radical transitions. Conceived as a single-issue lampoon of Playboy in 1974, High Times has since become a globally recognized cannabis brand. In the last couple of years, however, the brand has seen periods of turbulence following big management...

The week brought big cannabis news, with the FDA setting its first hearing regarding CBD's legality in food and drinks for May, and the STATES Act, which aims to protect cannabis businesses and users in legal states from federal intervention, being introduced in Congress. “Allowing...

High Times Holding Corp., owner of the iconic High Times Magazine, Cannabis Cup Festivals, Dope Magazine, Culture Magazine, Green Rush Daily, The Big Show and Spannabis, is undergoing a management reshuffle as it comes closer to closing its Reg A+, pre-IPO capital raise. What To Know Ahead of...

High Times has built up its property portfolio over the last couple of years, accumulating a number of brands under its leafy umbrella. “[We are on a] mission to create brand-safe inventory for brands of all sizes," High Times CEO Adam Levin told Benzinga back in September. Now,...

The 2018 Farm Bill will be filed next week and includes a provision to legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp, which, among many other things, can be used to produce CBD. We’ll be keeping a close eye on developments in this realm. In other political news, Utah’s legislature...

Two big news items dominated the cannabis industry this week: the re-scheduling of GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ: GWPH)’s cannabis-derived drug, Epidiolex, from the Schedule I category to the Schedule V category; and High Times’ acquisition of Dope Magazine for $11.2 million in...

Most enthusiasts would agree High Times and Dope Magazine are the best-known brands in the cannabis-focused media landscape. What Happened In the latest move toward consolidation in the industry, High Times announced Wednesday it has acquired DOPE Media in a split of cash and stock transaction...