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New Zealand Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Measure Losing

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

As it stands right now, there are two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use. The first to do so was Uruguay, and the second was Canada. Both countries have experienced their ups and downs when it comes to implementing legalization, but by most measures, the policy change has...

Thailand To Allow Private Sector Cannabis Production

Written by Johnny Green on July 1, 2020. Posted in Business.

When it comes to cannabis reform, one of the toughest places to be is on the Asia continent. Whereas cannabis reform has spread across almost every other continent, Asia is still largely stuck on the wrong side of history. One country, Thailand, is looking to make a major play in the cannabis...

Australia Moves Forward Into The Global Cannabis Export Game

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis reform is moving forward in interesting ways down under. Not content to “just” begin producing medical crops for domestic consumption, the Australian parliament appears to be following in the steps of Israel. Namely, the Export Control Legislation Amendment to the Certification...

Is Cannabis Legalization Moving In France?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

A group of French politicians has specifically called for cannabis reform linked to COVID-19 relief efforts in the country. And this is a giant step forward in a country known for dragging its feet on the latter. France is one of the slowest moving reform countries in Europe when it comes to...

Yelp Chooses To Discriminate Against Cannabis Businesses

Written by Johnny Green on June 24, 2020. Posted in Business.

Yelp is one of the most popular websites in the United States. Yelp is a website and mobile app which houses reviews about businesses. Yelp also provides a reservation service called Yelp Reservations. For many businesses, a positive footprint on Yelp can mean the difference between thriving...

Israel’s Ministerial Committee On Legislation Advances Cannabis Legalization Bills

Written by Johnny Green on June 24, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis legalization is on the move throughout the globe. As it stands right now, only two countries have legalized cannabis for adult use (Uruguay and Canada), however, several other countries are moving in the right direction when it comes to pushing for cannabis legalization. Two other...

Calling Dutch Growers: Government Tenders Up For Grabs

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 24, 2020. Posted in Business.

It sounds like a dream job, right? Grow cannabis (legally) in Holland. Here is the good news: The Dutch government is opening up ten slots for aspiring cultivators between July 1 and 28. Like Willy Wonka factory tour tickets, this has been a cherished (and long-secret) process that has been...

Irish-French Alternative Investment Fund Launched In Search Of Long-Term Cannabis Returns

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 24, 2020. Posted in Business.

Óskare Fund – a joint venture between Irish and French firms (Crossroads Capital Management and Óskare Capital) is an alternative fund now seeking investors and longer-term returns in the industry (no small feat). Neither is its existence. This is the first such fund to be domiciled...

Rumbles In The German Cannabis Distribution Jungle

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 18, 2020. Posted in Business.

As Germany opens up its economy again, cautiously, of course in the aftermath of the first COVID-19 scare, there are certainly moves afoot in the cannabis industry on the B2B side. Most of this is also due to shake out this year as events beyond the Pandemic continue to develop in a predictable...

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New Zealand Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Measure Losing

Thailand To Allow Private Sector Cannabis Production

Australia Moves Forward Into The Global Cannabis Export Game

Is Cannabis Legalization Moving In France?

Yelp Chooses To Discriminate Against Cannabis Businesses

Israel’s Ministerial Committee On Legislation Advances Cannabis Legalization Bills

Calling Dutch Growers: Government Tenders Up For Grabs

Irish-French Alternative Investment Fund Launched In Search Of Long-Term Cannabis Returns

Rumbles In The German Cannabis Distribution Jungle

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