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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Supports Cannabis Reform Despite Not Being A Consumer

Written by Hazel Norman on August 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

People do not need to be cannabis consumers in order to recognize the harms of cannabis prohibition and the benefits of cannabis policy modernization. An example of that can be found in recent comments...

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The World Anti-Doping Agency Is Wrong About Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on August 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this month members of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List Expert Advisory Group published an editorial article in the journal Addiction, as first reported by Marijuana Moment....

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Will Germany’s Current Legalization Measure Evolve?

Written by Johnny Green on August 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this month Germany’s federal cabinet approved a long-awaited cannabis legalization measure that was largely led by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. The measure in its current form would,...

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The Global Significance Of German Cannabis Policy Modernization

Written by Johnny Green on August 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Earlier today members of Germany’s government announced that the nation’s federal cabinet had approved a draft cannabis legalization measure that would serve as the first phase of an ongoing...

Cannabis Policy Reform History Made In Australia

Written by Hazel Norman on August 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Australian cannabis reform efforts reached a historic milestone this week with Greens Senator David Shoebridge introducing the Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023. The measure would permit the “adult...

Regulatory Changes In Israel Will Expand Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Israel is home to arguably the best cannabis research community on earth, serving as the longtime base for legendary cannabis researcher (and International Cannabis Business Conference alumni) Raphael...

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One Global Cannabis Industry: Who Will Be The Winners And Losers?

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

The global cannabis industry is still emerging. The commodity cannabis is becoming more and more relevant for conventional industries, from food and health care via fashion to luxury niche segments....

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UK Court Of Appeal: Low-THC Hemp Flower Is Not A ‘Narcotic Drug’

Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

For many years, hemp flower was largely considered to be an undesirable commodity to cannabis consumers. The hemp plant was almost always associated with paper, rope, and various textiles, and not something...

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Policymaker Points To Schengen Agreement As Major Hurdle For European Cannabis Reform

Written by Johnny Green on August 10, 2023. Posted in Policy.

In the mid-1980s a big effort was waged in Europe to promote ‘free movement’ to help the continent’s working population by increasing the places where people could feasibly carve out...