Where Does The German Cannabis Legalization Effort Go From Here?
As the month of October draws to a close it is safe to say that it was one of the most eventful months for cannabis policy in...
Large Drop In Cannabis Possession Prosecutions In Jersey
The topic of cannabis is arguably the most popular topic on earth right now. Momentum for international cannabis reform has never been...
Seven Years In Prison For Possessing CBD?
At a time when many parts of the world are trending in the right direction in regards to cannabis policy, Hong Kong is going in the...
Germany’s Legalization Plan Includes Removing Cannabis From Narcotics Law
Cannabis legalization efforts in Germany received a huge boost yesterday, with the nation’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD)...
Germany Moves A Step Closer Towards Legalization
It was a big day in Germany for cannabis policy, with Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach making a formal cannabis...
German Legalization Plan Continues To Evolve After Public Outcry
Last week I wrote about the reported leaking of components of a long awaited German legalization plan. The legalization details were...
Brazil’s Federal Council Of Medicine Creates Confusion With New Cannabis Guidance
Brazil is the most populous country in South America. With a population of over 200 million people, Brazil makes up almost half the...
Are Legal Cannabis Sales Coming To Czechia In 2024?
Ever since Germany’s governing coalition announced its intent to pass an adult-use legalization measure and launch a regulated...
New Data Creates Cannabis Controversy In New Zealand
A little over a week ago we published an article describing how New Zealand’s Justice Minister threw cold water on calls for the...
Support For Cannabis Pardons Increases In Canada
Canada was the first G-7 nation to pass a nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure, which occurred just over four years ago....
Leaked German Legalization Points From Health Minister – Homegrow, Retail Stores, And Possession Of Up To 20 Grams
This morning it is being reported that long-awaited key points of a German adult-use legalization plan were made available to...
Who Legalizes First – The United States Or Germany?
When it comes to cannabis policy there are two nations that likely have more eyes watching them right now than any other countries on...
Health Canada Is Seeking Feedback After Four Years Of Legalization
Canada was not the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do so, and the first to...
Argentina’s Government Launches Public Company To Provide Cannabis Seeds, Testing, And Training
Earlier this month Argentina’s government issued its first-ever license for domestic cannabis production. It was a big milestone...
Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Predicts Busy Year For Domestic Cannabis Industry
The Caribbean region has long been home to a vibrant cannabis community. Jamaica is likely the first Caribbean nation that comes to mind...
Far More Britons Want Cannabis Laws Loosened Compared To Tightened
Cannabis policy discussions in London have made considerable headlines in recent weeks, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan currently in...
New Zealand Justice Minister Throws Cold Water On Cannabis Reform Hopes
Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to issue pardons to people convicted of a federal cannabis possession...
Europe’s Most Cannabis-Friendly Country
Not long ago, just the mention of the words ‘Europe’ and ‘cannabis’ conjured up one name and image only –...
Research Nature Institute Bringing Cannabis Healthcare Seminar To University Of Ljubljana
The cannabis plant is arguably the most helpful plant on earth, especially when it comes to wellness benefits. Cannabis, and the...
German Federal Court Of Justice Upholds CBD Flower Convictions
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice issued a decision this week that could have potentially huge ramifications for the...
Argentina Issues First-Ever Domestic Cannabis Production License
The battle to legalize medical cannabis in Argentina has been waged for several years now. Argentina initially passed a medical cannabis...
President Of Colombia Applauds U.S. Cannabis Pardon Announcement
Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon people convicted of federal cannabis possession charges. It is...
Will Brittney Griner Get A Fair Appeal To Her Cannabis Possession Conviction?
Back in February of this year international basketball superstar Brittney Griner was arrested at an airport in Russia for cannabis...
Morocco Government Issues Ten Permits For Cannabis Production
Morocco first adopted its current medical cannabis policy last year. The 2021 measure authorized the legal production of cannabis for...
Poll Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis Legalization In Singapore
Singapore is currently home to some of the worst cannabis laws on earth. As proof of that, consider the fact that people can still be...
What Does Joe Biden’s Announcement Mean For The International Cannabis Industry?
United States President Joe Biden made a big announcement today regarding federal cannabis policy, indicating that he is issuing a...
London Mayor Still To Pursue Cannabis Reform Despite Political Pushback
Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies in...
Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program To Expand To Geneva
Switzerland is following in Denmark’s footsteps by launching its first adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. A little over...
Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?
The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and...
Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’
In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that collectively overturned the country’s prohibition on...
The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most...
Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations
This week a Japanese health ministry panel issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a recommendation that Japan allow medical...
Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis
Back in mid-May the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis policies. The ‘London...
Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports
Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the...
German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023
When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right...
Activists Planning Legal Action To Fully Legalize South Africa’s Cannabis Industry
Cannabis activism and advocacy can come in many forms. I have worked to reform cannabis laws for many years now and have helped promote...
Nearly 10% Of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Engage In Home Cultivation
Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious benefits being cost savings. If someone is...
New Zealand Approves Sale Of Domestic Cannabis Products
The island nation has relied on exports to treat patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will...
Government Of Canada Launches Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act
Canada became the second country on earth to pass an adult-use legalization measure back in 2018, and still remains the only G-7 country...
University Of Sydney To Offer Free Cannabis Testing
The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate...
Hong Kong Goes Backwards On CBD Policy
Hong Kong is planning on banning all cannabidiol (CBD) products, with the ban expected to go into effect in 2023. Will banning CBD...
Success Of Bahamas Cannabis Industry Hinges On Banking Acceptance Says AG
The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean which is a region that is seeing increased cannabis industry activity, and for good reason....
Scenes From German Cannabis Legalization In Progress
The German government is clearly moving forward with plans to legalize the plant. A delegation of Bundestag members is currently touring...
Going Back Is Not An Option: From Germany To Thailand, Lawmakers Realize Cannabis Legalization Is On Horizon
In the last week, government officials from both Germany and Thailand have echoed a similar sentiment
In every movement, there comes a...
Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia
The cannabis industry is on the move at the global level, and there are few places on earth where that is as evident as in Colombia. The...
Domestic Cannabis Is Finally Coming To New Zealand
New Zealand nearly became the third country to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2020. The referendum measure...
BDSA Forecasts $57 Billion Cannabis Market By 2026
A new report from BDSA, an international cannabis industry data company, was published this week which provided new projections and...
Prohibiting International Athletes From Consuming Cannabis Is Ridiculous
Earlier this week news surfaced that the World Anti-Doping Agency will be likely be keeping cannabis on its list of banned substances....
Switzerland Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed By ‘Quality Issues’
Switzerland has worked to launch a pilot adult-use cannabis program in various jurisdictions, including in Basel where the...
Prohibition Treaties Will Not Stop Cannabis Legalization In Germany
I have helped work on cannabis reform efforts since the late 1990s when medical cannabis reform initiatives were being heavily pursued...