Do Medical Cannabis Patients Ever Really “Come First?”
Putting patients first is a mantra that you hear a lot in the cannabis industry, and certainly in Europe. The problem is, no matter how much the “industry” says it, is this really ever true?...
Trump Administration Approves Proposed USDA Hemp Rules
The United States is undergoing a hemp revolution, largely driven by the explosion in CBD’s popularity. Industrial hemp is still popular, however, floral hemp has experienced exponential growth...
Germany Is Exploring Cannabis Legalization Reform
Uruguay was the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, followed by Canada. A Supreme Court ruling in Mexico declared cannabis prohibition unconstitutional in that country, which makes Mexico...
France Approves Funding For Two Years Of Medicinal Cannabis Research
France is one of the least progressive countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis policy. France is one of the few remaining countries in Europe that completely prohibits medical cannabis. However,...
UK Researchers To Examine Whether CBD Can Help Parkinson’s Patients
Scientists in the UK have announced that they will be launching the largest study to date that looks at cannabidiol (CBD) and if it can be an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Over...
Finland’s Government To Consider Decriminalizing Cannabis
Cannabis advocates in Finland have gathered enough signatures for a cannabis decriminalization petition to require a review of the proposal by Finland’s Parliament. 50,000 petition signatures...
The SAFE Banking Act Would Be A Game-Changer For Banking Technology
In order for the U.S. cannabis industry to reach its full potential, it needs access to the nation’s banking system at the same level that other legal industries have. Because the international...
Two New Polls Find Super-Majority Support For U.S. Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis was first prohibited at the federal level in the United States in 1937. For several decades cannabis was prohibited everywhere in the U.S. That changed in 1996 when California voters approved...
What Is Going On With Portugal’s Cannabis Industry?
Licensing is underway in Portugal, although the competition is as fierce as it is in many other markets. The government changes rules, slowly, then opens up the gates and then everyone rushes (or tries...