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Written by Johnny Green on September 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Poll: More Than 60 Percent Support Cannabis Legalization

Germany is in the midst of a cannabis legalization effort that is more complicated and robust than anything that has ever occurred since...

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Attend CanEx Jamaica Business Conference And Expo September 15-17th, 2022

The fifth installment of CanEx Business Conference and Expo is taking place in Montego Bay, Jamaica from September 15-17, 2022....

Written by Johnny Green on September 8, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Liz Truss Makes It Clear Where She Stands On Cannabis Policy

Cannabis reform is one of the most popular political issues on earth right now, particularly in North America and Europe. At a time when...

Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Patients Deserve To Cultivate Their Own Medicine

Having safe access to effective medications is something that should be a fundamental right. Unfortunately, as many medical cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling Has Nothing To Apologize For

No adult should ever have to apologize for the act of simply consuming cannabis. Unfortunately, it is something that elite athletes have...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Queensland’s Cannabis Driving Laws Are Inhumane

It is no secret that people that consume cannabis are often subjected to an enormous amount of stigma, including and especially from a...

Written by Johnny Green on August 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cannabis Industry Leaders And International Policymakers To Attend Croatia Retreat

After a historic Global Investment Forum and B2B conference in Berlin in July, the International Cannabis Business Conference is...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Malaysia To Learn About Thailand’s Cannabis Policies In Upcoming Meeting

Malaysia is home to some of the worst cannabis policies on the entire planet. To hammer home that point, consider the fact that people...

Written by Johnny Green on August 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Is Spain Sanctioning People For Cannabis Use?

Spain may not have the highest usage rate when it comes to cannabis on the European continent, however, it does sanction more cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ontario’s Cannabis Industry Model Needs A Revamp

On August 5th a third-party distribution center in Ontario, Canada named Domain Logistics was subjected to a cyber attack that...

Written by Johnny Green on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

French Senators Tout Benefits Of Cannabis Legalization

France, like every other country on planet earth, is home to adult-use cannabis consumers and medical cannabis patients. Whether the...

Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Leading Public Health Expert Calls For Slovenia To Embrace Cannabis Reform

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Located in central Europe, Slovenia is bordered by Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Finding The Right Balance Among European Cannabis Industry Regulatory Models

The entire European continent seems to be trending towards legalization for the most part, and for the small group of nations that are...

Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Prohibition Is An Inhumane Governing Policy Everywhere That It Exists

Various arguments and talking points are offered up by cannabis prohibitions to ‘justify’ keeping cannabis prohibition...

International Cannabis Business Conference Berlin 2022 Registration

Written by Johnny Green on August 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Recapping A Historic International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Whether you are a passionate cannabis enthusiast or just a passive cannabis industry observer, you are surely well aware of the fact...

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Another Grim Reminder Of Singapore’s Horrific Cannabis Laws

More and more people around the globe are taking part in new cannabis freedoms thanks to cannabis policies being reformed either by...

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Lawmaker In India: Promote Cannabis, Not Alcohol

Historically, cannabis was portrayed as ‘the scourge of man’ in film and by mainstream media. The related reefer...

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Push For Adult-Use Legalization Gains Momentum In Colombia

Colombia is not new to the international cannabis scene. For many decades Colombian cannabis has served as a top source for cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on July 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Will The United States Ever Legalize Cannabis Federally?

The negative impact of cannabis prohibition in the United States goes far beyond the country’s borders. Every country around the...

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2022. Posted in Business.

Help Build A Worldwide Digital Cannabis Community

It is no secret that it is a very exciting time for many cannabis enthusiasts and advocates all over the world. Cannabis reform...

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2022. Posted in Business.

The Future Of Cannabis Dispensing

I am proud to state that I am on an ever-growing list of lucky people that get to live where cannabis is legal for both medical and...

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

World Athletics President: Reconsider Cannabis Policies

Athletic competition plays a huge role in society across the planet. Some sports are more popular than others in any given part of the...

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

European Parliament Members Form New Cannabis Reform Group

The European continent is in the midst of a cannabis revolution with policies being reformed for the better in a growing number of...

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Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Senator Proposes Cannabis Tax In Uruguay

Uruguay will forever hold the title of being the first country on earth to pass a nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure....

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Reform Saga Continues In Bermuda

Bermuda was on a path to making significant cannabis policy reforms this year. However, all of the progress hit a dead end when the...

Written by Johnny Green on July 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

Researchers In Brazil Find That CBD Is Ineffective For Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome may not sound like a serious condition, however, it can have a very negative impact on someone’s life that...

Written by Johnny Green on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis Cultivation In Italy?

Formal talks to explore legalizing cannabis home cultivation nationwide in Italy are officially underway. Per Corriere delle Alpi as of...

Written by Johnny Green on June 29, 2022. Posted in Business.

Interview With Rafael Rey Managing Director At Agropharm

Agropharm is one of the leading cannabis companies within the emerging international cannabis industry, providing expert design and...

Germany Drug Commissioner Czar Burkhard Blienert

Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Germany’s Drug Czar To Keynote International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Germany is in the midst of the most robust and complex cannabis policy and industry endeavor in the history of humankind. Policymakers...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

What Constitutes ‘Recreational Cannabis’ In Thailand?

As I have pointed out in previous coverage, Thailand is currently in a category all of its own when it comes to cannabis policy. Roughly...

Written by Johnny Green on June 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Luxembourg Invites EU Nations To Cannabis Legalization Meeting

For a brief time, it was expected that Luxembourg would become the first country in Europe to pass a national adult-use legalization...

Written by Johnny Green on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited U.S. Legalization Continues To Hurt Cartels In Mexico

Historically, the United States has served as the largest cannabis market on earth, and for many decades that market was completely...

Written by Johnny Green on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s National Cannabis Cultivation Program Is Off To A Strong Start

On June 9th, just a little over a week ago, Thailand embarked on a new cannabis public policy journey when it implemented its new...

Written by Johnny Green on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Plan

Germany’s Health Ministry announced today that it will start holding hearings tomorrow to discuss various aspects of legalizing...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s New Cannabis Policy Framework Is A Model For The World

Thailand has officially made a historic cannabis policy shift. As of today, every household in the entire country can sign up to legally...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

South Africa Supreme Court Reviews Cannabis Cultivation Club Case

South Africa’s Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the future of the nation’s...

Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Attend Cannabis Europa In London June 28-29th

The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is at a critical juncture. After Malta became the first country to pass a national, no...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Taxes And Provincial Mark-Ups Are Hindering Ontario’s Cannabis Industry

The main motivation behind legalizing cannabis for adult and/or medical use should always be based on it simply being the right thing to...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand To Release All Cannabis Prisoners

In just a matter of days, Thailand will implement a very unique and bold approach to cannabis policy. On June 9th a new law goes into...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Uruguay’s President Is Wrong About Cannabis

Late last week the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacaille Pou, reportedly stated that it was a mistake for Uruguay to have passed an...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Plans Emerging in Luxembourg

Luxembourg will unveil the final legislation soon, but the details are now emerging It has been in the works for the last four years...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Will Suing Governments For Cannabis Legalization Work In Europe?

Large, multi-state operators in the US are teaming up to sue the federal government over reform. Will the same strategy work in...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Japan Considers Very Limited Medical Cannabis Reform

Japan’s Health Ministry is considering reforming the nation’s cannabis laws to provide for the legal use of medical...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

The Cannabis Industry Moves Forward In Argentina

Back in 2017, lawmakers in Argentina passed a medical cannabis legalization measure. Unfortunately, that legislation proved to be more...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy, Science.

Attend The Cannabis Normal! Conference In Berlin Next Month

Germany will never become the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use. That designation will forever go to Uruguay. However,...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

MPs Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Measure In Lithuania

Lithuania may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis policy reform, however, efforts to reform the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Researchers Identify Two Main Motivating Factors Behind Unregulated Cannabis Purchases

Legal cannabis is spreading across the planet, and with it, purchasing freedoms for some consumers. Yet, the unregulated market still...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Jamaica Medical Cannabis Development Task Force Report Is Complete

Historically, Jamaica is one of the top countries associated with cannabis on the planet, and a very strong argument could be made that...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Luxembourg’s Home Grow Legislation In Progress

The long-delayed legislation appears to be moving – perhaps in response to the dramatic announcement that the German government...