Written by Frank Schuler on July 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Argentina’s Supreme Court Upholds Medical Cannabis Cultivation Rights

Medical cannabis advocates have tried for many years to get home cultivation officially approved in Argentina. Unfortunately, it has been...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Lawmaker Survey Finds Strong Support For Cannabis Reform In Guernsey

Guernsey is an island located within the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. It’s part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The German Cannabis Legalization Hearings

The several weeks-long hearing process has now come to an end. These are the takeaway high points The hearings on the legalization of...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Employment Law And Cannabis In South Africa

An employment case over personal (and medical use) has caught the attention of a country in transition on cannabis reform The issue of...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Isle Of Man Issues First Medical Cannabis License

The island off the northwest coast of England is moving into the medical cannabis game The Isle of Man, located to the west of the UK and...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Related Political Prisoner? The Brittney Griner Case Goes To Court

The two-time Gold Medallist faces up to 10 years in prison for possession of less than 1 gram of cannabis. Critics are crying foul...

Written by Johnny Green on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis Cultivation In Italy?

Formal talks to explore legalizing cannabis home cultivation nationwide in Italy are officially underway. Per Corriere delle Alpi as of...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Indonesia Exploring Medical Cannabis Reform

Indonesia is home to some of the harshest cannabis penalties on earth. In fact, people can still receive the death penalty as a...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 29, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

Pakistan’s Ministry Of Science And Technology Is Forming Cannabis Authority

Industrial hemp is legal in Pakistan, with the country harvesting its first legal hemp crop late last year. Unfortunately, all other...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Use Increases Across The World

According to the UN, legalization and the Pandemic have increased use globally The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has come to an...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Setting Cannabis Home Grow Standards Across Europe

Current proposals range from 4-5 plants – but is this a number based on any kind of reality? Malta has just allowed it. Luxembourg...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

UK’s Lack Of Comprehensive Cannabis Policy Criticized

A Report Launched by UK Minister for Science, Research and Innovation criticizes a lack of coordinated policy on “cannabinoid...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Feeding Cannabis To Poultry Instead Of Antibiotics

Thailand is not just distributing free cannabis plants, but also finding innovative ways to incorporate the plant into other industries...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Germany’s Drug Czar To Keynote International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Germany is in the midst of the most robust and complex cannabis policy and industry endeavor in the history of humankind. Policymakers...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 26, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Switzerland Consumes About 56 Tons Of Cannabis Annually

The European continent is undergoing a significant shift when it comes to cannabis policy, and in many ways, Switzerland is at the...

Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

What Constitutes ‘Recreational Cannabis’ In Thailand?

As I have pointed out in previous coverage, Thailand is currently in a category all of its own when it comes to cannabis policy. Roughly...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Medical Cannabis Coming To Pharmacies In Spain?

Spain has long been home to one of the most vibrant and amazing cannabis communities on earth. Cannabis is relatively easy to acquire,...

Written by Johnny Green on June 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Luxembourg Invites EU Nations To Cannabis Legalization Meeting

For a brief time, it was expected that Luxembourg would become the first country in Europe to pass a national adult-use legalization...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Home Grow Europe?

Several political initiatives are moving forward in multiple countries that would give European citizens the right to grow their own...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Spain On The Verge Of Medical Reform But Many Questions Remain

The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party introduced a bill to legalize medical cannabis – but many advocates claim it won’t...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Brazilian Superior Court Approves Cannabis Home Grow For Patients

The South American country is following a trend increasingly seen in Europe in allowing patients the right to grow cannabis at home It is...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Luxembourg Presents Draft Law On Cannabis Legalization

Last week, Luxembourg unveiled its draft recreational cannabis bill – but what comes after home grow? Citing the German...

Written by Johnny Green on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited U.S. Legalization Continues To Hurt Cartels In Mexico

Historically, the United States has served as the largest cannabis market on earth, and for many decades that market was completely...

Written by Johnny Green on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s National Cannabis Cultivation Program Is Off To A Strong Start

On June 9th, just a little over a week ago, Thailand embarked on a new cannabis public policy journey when it implemented its new...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ten New German Government Positions For Cannabis Legalization Announced

The government has budgeted ten new positions to oversee the legalization of cannabis If there is a “sure thing” in the world...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Pending Spanish Paradox

The Spanish government is finally voting to legalize medical cannabis at the end of June – but only for exporting cultivators The...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ukraine Moves Closer To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Days ago Ukraine’s cabinet approved a draft medical cannabis bill, sending it to Parliament for consideration. Compared to other...

Written by Johnny Green on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Plan

Germany’s Health Ministry announced today that it will start holding hearings tomorrow to discuss various aspects of legalizing...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

European CBD Novel Food Evaluations Put On Hold

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are extremely popular around the world, with consumers and patients buying them every day around the globe...

Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s New Cannabis Policy Framework Is A Model For The World

Thailand has officially made a historic cannabis policy shift. As of today, every household in the entire country can sign up to legally...

Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

South Africa Supreme Court Reviews Cannabis Cultivation Club Case

South Africa’s Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the future of the nation’s...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

British Columbia Decriminalizes Drugs – Is This A New Global Trend?

A federal exemption has allowed this Canadian province to decriminalize not only small amounts of MDMA (ecstasy) but opioids, cocaine,...

Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Attend Cannabis Europa In London June 28-29th

The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is at a critical juncture. After Malta became the first country to pass a national, no...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Could Boris Johnson’s No Confidence Vote Speed Up British Cannabis Reform?

The British Prime Minister faces an internal revolt over ‘Partygate’ – but if he loses, will this move cannabis reform...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Taxes And Provincial Mark-Ups Are Hindering Ontario’s Cannabis Industry

The main motivation behind legalizing cannabis for adult and/or medical use should always be based on it simply being the right thing to...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand To Release All Cannabis Prisoners

In just a matter of days, Thailand will implement a very unique and bold approach to cannabis policy. On June 9th a new law goes into...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

South Africa Department Of Justice: Cannabis Industry Not Our Domain

In the fall of 2018, South Africa’s Supreme Court determined that cannabis prohibition as it pertained to personal use by adults in...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Government Agencies In Thailand Sign Agreement To Promote Cannabis

In one week Thailand will implement robust changes to the country’s cannabis policies, not the least of which will be allowing...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Japan’s Ministry Of Health Considers Legalization Of Medical Cannabis

The country is considering medical reform and will create a new legal framework to recriminalize adult use The Ministry of Health in...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Argentina Legalizes Medical Cannabis And Hemp To Revive Economy

The Latin American country has high hopes that the legalization of cannabis will bring much-needed cash and jobs to the country after...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Uruguay’s President Is Wrong About Cannabis

Late last week the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacaille Pou, reportedly stated that it was a mistake for Uruguay to have passed an...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Plans Emerging in Luxembourg

Luxembourg will unveil the final legislation soon, but the details are now emerging It has been in the works for the last four years ever...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Will Suing Governments For Cannabis Legalization Work In Europe?

Large, multi-state operators in the US are teaming up to sue the federal government over reform. Will the same strategy work in Europe?...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Japan Considers Very Limited Medical Cannabis Reform

Japan’s Health Ministry is considering reforming the nation’s cannabis laws to provide for the legal use of medical...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

The Cannabis Industry Moves Forward In Argentina

Back in 2017, lawmakers in Argentina passed a medical cannabis legalization measure. Unfortunately, that legislation proved to be more...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy, Science.

Attend The Cannabis Normal! Conference In Berlin Next Month

Germany will never become the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use. That designation will forever go to Uruguay. However,...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

MPs Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Measure In Lithuania

Lithuania may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis policy reform, however, efforts to reform the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Researchers Identify Two Main Motivating Factors Behind Unregulated Cannabis Purchases

Legal cannabis is spreading across the planet, and with it, purchasing freedoms for some consumers. Yet, the unregulated market still...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Jamaica Medical Cannabis Development Task Force Report Is Complete

Historically, Jamaica is one of the top countries associated with cannabis on the planet, and a very strong argument could be made that...

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