What Is Next For The Cannabis Industry?
The emerging legal cannabis industry is continuing to undergo a dramatic evolution, particularly in Europe. The momentum for global...
Czech Health Minister: ‘We Are Waiting For Germany To Legalize Cannabis’
One of the most active places on the planet right now for cannabis reform discussions is the Czech Republic. If you have followed our...
Fewer Incidents Between Youth And Police Following Canadian Legalization
An area of top concern for both cannabis supporters and opponents alike is youth safety. Of course, what motivates each side’s...
The Global Rise Of Medical Cannabis
The legal medical cannabis industry is a global powerhouse now, however, that was obviously not always the case. International...
Hemp Leaves No Longer A Novel Food Under EU Law
Cannabinoid-based products are increasing in popularity across the globe, and particularly so in Europe. ‘Cannabis light’...
German Health Minister Sees Legalization’s Success In Canada Firsthand
Arguably the most popular person in the international cannabis scene right now, for better or worse, is German Health Minister Karl...
Cannabis Opponents Spread Misinformation In Slovenia
Earlier this month cannabis opponents in Slovenia provided an open letter to European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson. The...
Medical Cannabis Pilot Project Proposed In Iceland
The concept of cannabis commerce pilot projects is not a new thing and is seemingly growing in popularity among policymakers and...
How Will German Legalization Affect Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry?
As a long-time cannabis activist in the United States, I have personally witnessed the ‘cannabis political butterfly effect.’ Cannabis...
Spain’s Minister Of Health Says Medical Cannabis Regulations Are On The Way
Spain has long served as a unique home for cannabis public policy. Technically, medical cannabis is prohibited in many instances in...
Is Legalization In Canada Linked To Upticks In Traffic Crashes?
Historically, in every single jurisdiction on earth where legalization was pursued and achieved, without exception, there were cannabis...
Switzerland Cannabis Pilot Programs Set To Expand
Switzerland is home to a cannabis commerce public policy experiment that is based on a concept which is seemingly growing in popularity...
Network With International Cannabis Investors At The Berlin Global Investment Forum
Proper timing is a vital ingredient to success in every industry, and particularly so in the emerging international cannabis industry....
Unpacking The Recent Historic Cannabis Court Decision In Uganda
This month in Uganda has been one for the ages from a cannabis policy standpoint. Earlier in May, Uganda’s Constitutional Court in...
Germany’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Plan Is Leaked, Again
If you have spent a considerable amount of time in politics then you know that a classic tactic to build public pressure during...
Colombia Needs To Improve Its Cannabis Export Regulations
Out of all of the countries on earth, you will be hard-pressed to find a country that is better suited to benefit from international...
Attend CannaPortugal On May 19th And 20th
It is a truly historic era right now for cannabis policy, industry, and research, particularly on the European continent. Adult-use...
German Officials Circulate Draft Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
The push to legalize cannabis for adult use in Germany is far from a new thing. To some extent, activists inside and outside of Germany...
Canadian Legalization Associated With “Significant Reductions” In Police-Reported Cannabis Offences
Previously, researchers in Canada reported that the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Act was associated with a short-term post-legalization...
Legalization Efforts Receive A Boost In Finland
Back in October, an initiative was launched in Finland which seeks to legalize cannabis for adult use in the European country....
Germany’s Health Minister Should Not Be Scared Of Legal Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis-infused edibles are not only a growing sector of the emerging legal cannabis industry; they play a vital role in boosting...
How Will Germany’s Legalization Model Compare To Other Legal Jurisdictions?
Adult-use cannabis policy is taking shape in Germany after many details were provided during a press conference held earlier this...
Frankfurt And Offenbach Declare Intent To Launch Pilot Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the...
Legalization Efforts In Guernsey ‘Not Likely To Get UK Royal Assent’
Guernsey may not be the first place that comes to mind when someone thinks about cannabis policy, however, the self-governing British...
These Sectors Of Germany’s Cannabis Industry Will Thrive Under Phase 1 Of Legalization
Germany’s long-awaited legalization plan was announced earlier this month, with multiple federal ministers participating in a widely...
Attend Cannabis Europa 2023 In London In May
The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is set for exponential growth in the coming years. Germany recently announced its...
South Africa Is Seeking Public Input Regarding Cannabis Reform
In late 2018, South Africa’s Constitutional Court issued a historic ruling. In a case involving three cannabis consumers facing...
Cannabis Legalization In The Czech Republic Is Taking Shape
A country that should be on your global cannabis legalization radar, if it is not already, is the Czech Republic. As we previously...
Canada’s Supreme Court Upholds Quebec Home Cannabis Cultivation Ban
Canada’s Supreme Court dealt a blow to cannabis advocates and would-be home cultivators in Quebec this week when it issued a...
German Government Announces Plans For Permitting Adult-Use Home Cultivation
Today in Germany federal ministers from the nation’s government held a press conference in which they announced components for...
Germany’s Legalization Strategy Is The Right Approach
Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is widely expected to formally introduce his long-awaited cannabis legalization measure...
Argentina’s Government Participated In First Legal Hemp Harvests In Half A Century
Starting in 2019, Argentina has made a big push to boost its domestic cannabis industry, particularly as it pertains to science and...
New Greens Proposal Would Legalize Home Cultivation In Australia
In the fall of 2019, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalize cannabis for adult...
Why Is Mexico’s President Criticizing The NBA’s New Cannabis Policy?
Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players,...
Germany Expected To Introduce Long-Awaited Legalization Measure In Two Weeks
During a live stream episode of ‘4:20-Cannatalk!’ featuring German governing coalition members and drug policy spokespersons of the...
Cannabis Legalization Clears Another Political Hurdle In Colombia
Colombia has served as ground zero for the Drug War in many ways over the course of multiple decades, largely due to the nation’s...
New Details Of German Health Minister’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Surface
The adult-use legalization saga in Germany experienced new twists and turns this week, with reports surfacing that provide new details...
West Australian Parliamentary Report Recommends Cannabis Reform
Australia is one of the many countries where medical cannabis is technically legal, although, it’s also one of the many countries...
The Best Way To Address Concerns About The Smell Of Cannabis Is To License Clubs
When people complain about ‘the smell of cannabis’ they are usually talking about the smell that is created by burning...
Ireland Labour Leader Calls For Legal Cannabis Sales At Festivals
Social cannabis use reform is in many ways the next frontier for activism efforts around the globe. In many jurisdictions cannabis...
When Will France Legalize Cannabis For Adult Use?
Cannabis consumption in France is more common than in many other parts of the world, as demonstrated by recent survey data that was...
Premier Doug Ford Is Not A Fan Of Cannabis Clubs
Cannabis clubs are becoming more common around the world, particularly in Canada. Unfortunately, some lawmakers and regulators continue...
Agreement Reached In Spain For Future Regulation Of ‘Cannabis Light’
Spain is home to one of the most unique approaches to cannabis policy out of any nation on the planet. The nation has one of the most...
Brazil Judge Allows NGO To Cultivate Medical Cannabis
The public policy avenue that most people are familiar with when it comes to legalization efforts is when lawmakers approve a reform...
Cannabis Sales In Canada Are Not Associated With An Increase In Crash Hospitalizations
Earlier this week we covered a report that was recently issued by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation titled, “Recreational Cannabis...
Limited Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Project Is Moving Forward In Zurich
Switzerland’s experiment with adult-use cannabis pilot programs is reportedly expanding, with Zurich’s city government and...
Prime Minister Trudeau: Time To “Catch Up” With The Cannabis Industry
Canada remains the only country on earth where anyone of legal age can make a legal adult-use cannabis purchase regardless of residency...
Society Deserves A Sensible Approach To Cannabis Clubs And Driving
An area of concern for many members of society when it comes to cannabis reform, and understandably so, relates to cannabis and...
A 60+ Year Old International Cannabis Policy Agreement Serves No Useful Purpose In 2023
Last week the United Nations’ International Narcotics Control Board issued a press release in which the international body...
Calls For Cannabis Reform Are Picking Up Steam In Australia
Back in February, Australia‘s Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) released a report that presented two options for legalizing adult-use...