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Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

President Of Argentina Predicts Nation’s Cannabis Industry Will Create “10,000 Jobs”

Argentina passed a medical cannabis legalization measure back in 2017, however, that legislation proved to be more symbolic than...

Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2022. Posted in Business.

Report: Legal Global Cannabis Sales To Jump 22% In 2022

This year is setting up to be a very big one for the emerging international cannabis industry. The legal cannabis industry now operates...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 1, 2022. Posted in Business.

Anticipating Supply Chain Issues In The Emerging International Cannabis Industry

The rise of the legal cannabis industry is interesting in many ways and full of excitement. However, the emergence of the legal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on March 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

Albanian Prime Minister Discusses Medical Cannabis

Albania is home to one of the most popular cannabis smuggling routes on earth and is also home to a significant amount of unregulated...

Written by Johnny Green on February 28, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

What Is The Status Of Cannabis Clubs In Spain?

It is no secret that Spain is home to one of the best cannabis communities on earth and that at the heart of that community is private...

Written by Johnny Green on February 28, 2022. Posted in Science.

Does CBD Help Reduce Methamphetamine Withdrawal Issues?

Stigmatizing drug use and treating drug addiction as a crime are both wrong. Drug addiction should be treated as a serious public health...

Written by Johnny Green on February 21, 2022. Posted in Business.

Jim Belushi Talks Cannabis Ahead Of Fireside Chat In Barcelona

This year’s International Cannabis Business Conference event in Barcelona will feature a one-on-one fireside chat with acclaimed...

Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Long-Awaited U.S. Legalization Measure To Be Introduced In April

When it comes to cannabis public policy, the United States is home to some of the most ridiculous policies on earth, at least from a...

Written by Johnny Green on February 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

How Is Cannabis Regulated In Spain?

When it comes to being a cannabis consumer, you will be hard-pressed to find a better place to hang out than Spain. The European nation...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

Cannabis Is A Major Economic Contributor In Canada

Canada was not the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use. That distinction goes to Uruguay which legalized cannabis for adult...

Written by Johnny Green on February 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

What Should People Anticipate As Legalization Spreads Through Europe?

The European continent is at the forefront of adult-use cannabis legalization reform. Towards the end of last year, lawmakers in Malta...

Written by Johnny Green on January 25, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Will Lawmakers In Mexico Finally Pass Cannabis Legalization This Session?

The path towards adult-use legalization in Mexico has proven to be long and full of twists and turns. For many years Mexico prohibited...

Written by Johnny Green on January 25, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Thailand’s Health Ministry Wants To Legalize Cannabis In Certain Areas

Thailand is rapidly becoming an international leader when it comes to cannabis policy. For many years the nation prohibited cannabis in...

Written by Johnny Green on January 18, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Did Cannabis Reform In Europe Increase Use Among Young People?

One of the most popular talking points for cannabis prohibitionists is the ‘what about the children?’ talking point....

Written by Johnny Green on January 11, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

Adult-Use Sales In Germany May Go Beyond Pharmacy Distribution

Germany is currently home to Europe’s largest legal cannabis industry. Part of that is due to Germany’s population of...

Written by Johnny Green on January 6, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Spain Needs To Take Its Rightful Place As A Global Cannabis Leader

Spain, particularly Barcelona, has been home to a vibrant cannabis community for many years. Cannabis is very easy to acquire throughout...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2021. Posted in ICBC Berlin.

The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Germany

BERLIN, Germany – The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Berlin, Germany on July 19-20, 2022. Offering...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2021. Posted in ICBC Barcelona.

The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (December 27, 2021) – The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading cannabis B2B (business to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2021. Posted in Science.

Does CBD Impair Driving Ability?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the several dozens of cannabinoids that are contained within the cannabis plant. When it comes to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Relative Majority Favors Legalizing Cannabis In Germany For The First Time

Cannabis reform has more momentum on the European continent right now than ever before since the start of prohibition, and Germany is at...

Written by Johnny Green on December 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Is The FDA Going To Issue Commercial CBD Regulations Soon?

Three years ago the United States Congress, via the 2018 Farm Bill, legalized hemp nationwide, and with it, cannabidiol (CBD) products...

Written by Johnny Green on November 30, 2021. Posted in Business.

A Very Big Company Just Jumped Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry

News broke last week that Uber Technologies Inc is teaming up with Canadian cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke. The news was first reported...

Written by Johnny Green on November 22, 2021. Posted in Business.

Many Employers Are Dropping Cannabis Drug Testing Requirements To Attract Workers

Cannabis consumers come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Despite what mainstream media would have you believe over the course of...

Written by Johnny Green on November 22, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Writing About Cannabis Is A Crime In Czech Republic

In early October we reported on a disturbing situation in the Czech Republic regarding a cannabis media company and its editor being...

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Why Looming Cannabis Legalization In Germany Is A Very Big Deal

News broke today that an agreement has been struck in Germany to legalize cannabis for adult use and to create a regulated adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on November 16, 2021. Posted in Business, Politics.

How Much Public Revenue Would Cannabis Legalization Generate In Germany?

Germany is home to the largest legal medical cannabis market on the European continent. That is not surprising considering that Germany...

Written by Johnny Green on November 9, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Is Cannabis Thailand’s Next Big Cash Crop?

You will be hardpressed to find a region on the planet that has historically been home to harsher cannabis laws than Southeast Asia. Of...

Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2021. Posted in Business, Politics.

Potential Legalization In Germany – The Hopeful Response From The Cannabis Industry

By Brautinvest.de Editorial Team How do Germany’s industry leaders view a potential cannabis legalization? We asked around: In...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2021. Posted in Business.

JPMorgan: No Trading Certain U.S. Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis stocks are a popular and easy way to invest in the emerging cannabis industry. As any seasoned investor will point out,...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2021. Posted in Business.

Feiras E Congressos Alavancam A Indústria E Fomentam A Cultura Canábica

This article was originally published by Poder360 and republished here with special permission from the author By Anita Krepp Cursos e...

Written by Johnny Green on October 26, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Survey Finds That People Prefer To Live In Legal Cannabis Jurisdictions

The adult-use cannabis reform ‘experiment’ has been underway in the United States since 2012 when voters in Colorado and...

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

U.S. Cannabis Arrests Reduced More Than 30 Percent In 2020

Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in human history. Prohibition negatively impacts lives wherever it...

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

‘Overwhelming Majority’ Of Feedback For Legalization Bill In Malta Is Positive

When it comes to the next country to legalize cannabis for adult use, Malta is probably not the first country that comes to mind....

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Czech Republic Is Wrongfully Trying To Punish Cannabis Educators

Cannabis media resources play a vital role in the cannabis community and beyond. For many years, efforts to spread the truth about the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 27, 2021. Posted in Business.

What Are The Best Cannabis Events In Germany?

It is an extremely exciting time to be a cannabis enthusiast. Thanks to the hard work of countless cannabis activists, cannabis reform...

Written by Johnny Green on September 27, 2021. Posted in Business.

From Taboo To Typical: Global Cannabis Comes Of Age

by Shane MacGuill and Spiros Malandrakis As global cannabis industry leaders gathered at the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on September 21, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Zurich Officials Release Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program Details

Switzerland is at the forefront of cannabis policy in many ways, not the least of which is the widespread availability of low-THC...

Written by Johnny Green on September 18, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Leading German Politician Erwin Rüddel On Cannabis: “Attitude Is More Open”

Until now, the CDU seemed to be quite isolated with its position on a possible new regulation. While the SPD, the Greens, the FDP and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Uruguay Likely To Allow Legal Cannabis Sales To Tourists

Uruguay made history in 2013 when it became the first country on the planet to legalize cannabis for adult use. Various countries had...

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2021. Posted in Business.

Israel’s Public Companies: An Overlooked Opportunity?

This article is based on an interview conducted by Laura Herschlag, partner in Teqa Capital The first commercial medical cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Business.

Zimbabwe Continues Shift From Tobacco To Cannabis

Cannabis reform is spreading across the African continent, albeit in a slower fashion compared to most other continents. Many countries...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

U.S. Drug Official: Legalization Hasn’t Led To Jumps In Adolescent Use

Cannabis opponents have several go-to propaganda talking points, however, the ‘what about the children’ talking point seems...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Panama Unanimously Approves Medical Cannabis Bill

Central America consists of seven countries – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. All of...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Japan Minister Directs Local Governments To Ease Restrictions On Hemp

Japan is currently home to some of the harshest cannabis laws on planet earth. Currently, possession of cannabis carries a potential...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 24, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Germany’s Drug Commissioner Endorses Decriminalizing Cannabis

In recent years Germany has taken over the title of ‘cannabis capital of Europe’, at least from a cannabis industry...

Written by Johnny Green on August 16, 2021. Posted in ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Consolidation In The German Cannabis Market? “High-Priced Will No Longer Exist”

Attorney Peter Homberg, partner at business law firm Dentons, spoke with krautinvest.de ahead of the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Cannabis May Help Reduce Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, as many as 18 million people were diagnosed with cancer worldwide in just 2018 alone....

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate

When it comes to cannabis policy, the United States is very unique. Cannabis still remains illegal at the federal level in the U.S.,...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2021. Posted in Medical.

French Move Forward On CBD Cultivation

Could hemp become as French as frogs’ legs and brie? It may be a bit too early to break out the champagne, but things are...