Author: Johnny Green

Written by Johnny Green on May 25, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Innovative Cannabis Ready-To-Use Drug: World’s Largest Registration Trial By German Company Vertanical Has Started

Biopharmaceutical company Vertanical from Bavaria is testing an innovative finished drug based on a unique cannabis extract in the final...

Written by Johnny Green on May 18, 2021. Posted in Business.

‘Cannabis Master Plan’ To Be Presented In South Africa

Cannabis reform is spreading across the African continent slowly but surely. There’s still a tremendous amount of work left to be...

Written by Johnny Green on May 18, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Rastafarians Petition Court In Kenya

Humans have a long history with the cannabis plant. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the Eastern Asia region, being initially...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2021. Posted in Business.

The Unsung Hero Of Cannabis Compliance: Track-And-Trace

The legal cannabis industry is a two-way street. On one side you have cannabis regulators whose goal is to protect public safety, build...

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2021. Posted in Politics.

French Multi-Party Parliamentary Report Calls For Cannabis Legalization

France is home to the greatest cannabis consumption rate out of any of the countries on the European continent according to the World...

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Revised Medical Cannabis Bill Close To Being Filed In Bahamas

Legal medical cannabis industries are operating all over the planet now thanks to reform victories in recent years and the tireless work...

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Poll Shows That Most In U.S. Want Their State Legalized

Cannabis first became prohibited at the federal level in the United States in 1937. Complete prohibition was in place in the U.S. in all...

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

Lawmakers In Mexico Miss Another Cannabis Legalization Deadline

At the end of 2018, Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, determining that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional in...

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

US House Members Approve SAFE Banking Act

Once again The SAFE Banking Act received a vote in the United States House of Representatives, and once again it yielded bipartisan...

Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis At The Federal Level In The US?

Cannabis prohibition is one of the worst public policies in human history. It goes well beyond the negative impact that is experienced by...

Written by Johnny Green on April 6, 2021. Posted in Business.

U.S. Cannabis Tax Revenue Tops $3 Billion In 2020

Cannabis legalization in the United States at the state level has been a smashing success by virtually every measure. With New York,...

Written by Johnny Green on April 6, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Advances In Mexico’s Senate

Mexico has been on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for adult use since late 2018 when Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a ruling that...

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

New York State Officially Legalizes Cannabis For Adult Use

The State of New York has officially legalized cannabis for adult use after a long, hard-fought battle by cannabis advocates. New York is...

Written by Johnny Green on March 30, 2021. Posted in Medical.

French Medical Cannabis Public Policy Experiment Is Underway

At one point France had one of the worst cannabis policies in Europe, with personal possession carrying a penalty of jail time and...

Written by Johnny Green on March 21, 2021. Posted in Business, Medical, Politics.

European Cannabis Association Is Working Towards A Harmonized Regulatory Framework

Cannabis is medicine. That is a phrase that has always been true, yet was not always reflected in public policy. The cannabis plant was...

Written by Johnny Green on March 15, 2021. Posted in Business.

Apply To Pitch To Cannabis Investors At The Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference

Being an entrepreneur and pursuing your business dreams is a very exciting thing to do. Yes, it involves long hours and a lot of...

Written by Johnny Green on March 15, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Canada Wants To Know What You Think About Home Cultivation

Canada is an international leader when it comes to cannabis policy, and that was true prior to the country becoming the first G-7 nation...

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

Lawmakers In Mexico Advance Cannabis Legalization Measure

In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down cannabis prohibition. Mexico’s highest court (no pun...

Written by Johnny Green on March 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Legalization Works As Demonstrated By US/Mexico Cannabis Seizure Data

The war on cannabis has always been a war on people. The harms of cannabis prohibition have caused havoc and suffering all over the...

Written by Johnny Green on March 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand’s Justice Minister: No Plans To Decriminalize Cannabis

Cannabis reform supporters across the globe had huge hopes in 2020 that New Zealand would legalize cannabis for adult use via a measure...

Written by Johnny Green on March 9, 2021. Posted in CBC Austin.

The ICBC Global Investment Forum Is Coming To Austin, Texas May 6-7

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is hosting The ICBC Global Investment Forum May 6-7, 2021 in Austin, Texas. The...

Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2021. Posted in Politics.

New Jersey Finally Passes Cannabis Legalization Implementation Legislation

The road to adult-use cannabis legalization in New Jersey has been a long, winding path riddled with hurdles and setbacks. After New...

Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2021. Posted in Politics.

A French Lawmaker Suggests Cannabis Legalization Via Referendum

Momentum for adult-use cannabis legalization is building, with many countries on the European continent exploring the idea of reforming...

Written by Johnny Green on February 23, 2021. Posted in Politics.

A Cannabis Rift Between Bermuda And The UK

It is no secret that the ongoing COVID pandemic has had a detrimental impact on the world’s economy. Many industries are struggling...

Written by Johnny Green on February 23, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Thailand To Include Cannabis On Essential Drugs List

Thailand is rapidly becoming an international leader when it comes to cannabis policy. In 2018 Thailand legalized hemp and CBD...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2021. Posted in Politics.

A Missed Cannabis Reform Opportunity In The Czech Republic

Being able to cultivate cannabis legally is a right that a growing number of adults in various parts of the globe are being afforded....

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Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Sri Lankan President Tasks Officials With Looking Into Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis legalization is about to expand exponentially across the globe in the coming years. So far only Uruguay and Canada have...

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

Australian Pharmacies Can Now Sell CBD Without A Prescription

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on earth right now, even ahead of THC. THC is obviously still very...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2021. Posted in Business.

Texas’ Hemp Industry To Experience Exponential Growth In The Coming Years

The hemp industry is picking up steam around the world, with more and more countries legalizing hemp production for human consumption....

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Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2021. Posted in Science.

Medical Cannabis Associated With Prolonged Reductions In Opioid Use

When it comes to cannabis reform, one of the biggest opponents to legalization, even medical legalization, has historically been the...

Written by Johnny Green on January 5, 2021. Posted in Business.

How Much Legal Cannabis Did Illinois Sell In 2020?

Currently, 15 states in the U.S. have legalized cannabis for adult-use along with Washington D.C. Some of those states already have legal...

Written by Johnny Green on January 5, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Ireland’s Transport Minister: No Cannabis Legalization In 2021

In many ways 2020 was one of the worst years of all time, yet, from a purely cannabis reform and industry standpoint, 2020 was a solid...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2020. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Use Not Associated With Elevated Risk Of Secondary Cancer Per Study

It is estimated that roughly 4% of all cancer patients suffer from head and/or neck cancer. As with any form of cancer, head and neck...

Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2020. Posted in Business.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Now Has A Cannabis Index

For many years investing in the emerging cannabis industry was a very tricky thing for many reasons, not the least of which was that the...

Written by Johnny Green on December 22, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Is A Political Issue Most Americans Agree On

To say that the United States is divided when it comes to politics is a massive understatement. One could easily argue that the political...

Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Mexico Extends Cannabis Legalization Deadline, Again

In late 2018 Mexico made international headlines and turned heads in the global cannabis community when Mexico’s Supreme Court...

Written by Johnny Green on December 7, 2020. Posted in Medical.

New Book On German Cannabis Cultivation Tender Pulls No Punches

Marguerite Arnold goes behind the scenes of the exploding German cannabis market at a critical time – the first cultivation bid. In...

Written by Johnny Green on December 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

United States House Of Representatives To Vote On Cannabis Legalization This Week

Federal cannabis prohibition was first implemented in the United States in 1937. The initial legislation that was passed by Congress came...

Written by Johnny Green on December 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

United Nations To Vote On Cannabis Rescheduling

This could prove to be a very big week for cannabis at the international level with the United Nations’ Commission on Narcotic...

Written by Johnny Green on December 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Presidential Decree Permits Cultivation Of Medical Cannabis In Argentina

The cannabis plant possesses tremendous medical value according to tens of thousands of peer-reviewed studies, as well as countless...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 24, 2020. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Treatment Admissions Among Youth Decline Sharply In Legalization States

One of the favorite talking points amongst cannabis opponents is ‘what about the children?’ They go to that talking point...

Written by Johnny Green on November 17, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Medical Cannabis Is A Big Success According To Thailand’s Public Health Minister

Historically, the Asian continent has been home to some of the harshest cannabis laws on earth, and while that is still true in some...

Written by Johnny Green on November 10, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Is Israel On The Verge Of Legalizing Cannabis For Adult Use?

At the beginning of 2020, it was expected that at least one, if not multiple countries, would legalize cannabis for adult use. Mexico...

Written by Johnny Green on November 3, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Reform Is Poised To Win Big On Election Day In The U.S.

Today is Election Day in the United States where voter turnout is expected to be extremely strong. Presidential elections in the United...

Written by Johnny Green on November 3, 2020. Posted in Politics.

A Missed Opportunity In New Zealand

2020 is an election year in various countries across the globe, including in New Zealand. This year’s election in New Zealand was...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2020. Posted in Politics.

European Parliament Votes In Favor Of Raising Hemp THC Limit

The hemp industry is booming across the globe. Many international farmers have cultivated the hemp plant for years for the purpose of...

Written by Johnny Green on October 20, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support For New Jersey Cannabis Legalization Measure

Election Day is only two weeks away in the United States, and voter turnout is shaping up to be record-breaking. That is good news for...

Written by Johnny Green on October 13, 2020. Posted in Politics.

New Zealand Cannabis Legalization Campaign Wins The Twitter Battle

New Zealand could become the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use. Currently, cannabis is legal for adult use in Uruguay and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Lawmaker In Australia Pushes For Cannabis Decriminalization

Cannabis policies can take on many forms around the globe. Unfortunately, the most common form is prohibition. Cannabis reform is...

Written by Johnny Green on September 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

UK Food Regulators Pushback On ‘CBD Is A Narcotic’ Categorization

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular substances on earth right now. CBD’s level of popularity has grown exponentially in...