CV Sciences, Inc. (0001510964) (Filer)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2026

CV SCIENCES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	000-54677	80-0944970
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9530 Padgett Street, Suite 107 San Diego, California		92126
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (866) 290-2157

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01 Other Events

As previously reported by the Company on February 12, 2025, the Company initiated an arbitration with JAMS against its former legal counsel. This case has been settled. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company has received $500,000, and the Company and its former legal counsel have mutually released all claims against each other.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	CV SCIENCES, INC.

Date: October 26, 2026	By:	/s/ Joseph Dowling
		Joseph Dowling
		Chief Executive Officer