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International Cannabis Business Conference Exhibitors Berlin Germany 2023

Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Annual International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin To Be Biggest Ever

The International Cannabis Business Conference is once again bringing its signature blend of industry, policy, and entertainment to...

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Written by The Talman Group on November 6, 2023. Posted in Policy.

An Overview Of Cannabis Policy Modernization Efforts In Europe

Nowhere on Earth is as exciting from a cannabis policy modernization standpoint right now as the European continent, where several...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 5, 2023. Posted in Policy.

SPD Interior Ministers Continue To Cling To Failed Prohibition

Roughly a month ago, cannabis opponents in Germany’s Federal Council (or Bundesrat) tried to derail the nation’s...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 30, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Philippines Department Of Health Supports Limited Medical Cannabis

While many parts of the world have reformed their laws to permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes, the Philippines has been much...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

How Long Will Canadian Cannabis Exports Increase?

Canada was not the first nation to pass a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. That title will always be held by Uruguay...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 30, 2023. Posted in Policy.

United Kingdom Accepts New Recommendations For CBD Products

The United Kingdom, like most countries, has struggled to regulate products containing cannabidiol (CBD). CBD products have increased in...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Morocco’s King Appoints General Director Of National Cannabis Agency

Back in mid-2021, Morocco passed a key measure that has helped pave the way for the nation’s emerging legal cannabis industry....

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta Issues First Noncommercial Cannabis Club Licenses

Malta became the third nation on earth, and the first in Europe, to pass a national adult-use legalization measure back in late 2021....

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Attend Business Of Cannabis: New York On November 3rd

A great event is coming up a week from today in New York City, and we are encouraging everyone in the region to attend. Below is more...

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

Is This The Best Way To Change Minds About Cannabis?

If you are a cannabis patient or consumer, then chances are you have had to deal with people who pass judgment on you because of...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Trial In France To Receive Extension

France’s current 2,540 registered medical cannabis patients received good news in recent days via comments made by the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 22, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Bundestag Holds First Debate On German Legalization Measure

A long-awaited initial legalization measure debate was finally held in Germany’s Bundestag earlier this week after a reading...

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

First German Legalization Measure Reading In The Bundestag Scheduled For Wednesday

A long-awaited reading of Germany’s national adult-use cannabis legalization measure was originally scheduled for today,...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

CBD Decree In Italy Is Temporarily Suspended

Regulating cannabidiol (CBD) products has proven to be a difficult task for most of the world, and Italy is no exception. An August...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 15, 2023. Posted in Policy, Science.

How Long Have Humans Used Cannabis?

The cannabis plant is arguably the most versatile plant on earth and humans have a long history of harnessing its properties for a...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 15, 2023. Posted in Policy.

‘Expert Panel’ Releases Cannabis Engagement Report In Canada

Canada became the first G-7 nation to pass an adult-use national cannabis legalization measure roughly five years ago. It still remains...

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Written by The Talman Group on October 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Top 5 Economic Effects Of Slovenian Cannabis Policy Modernization

Modernizing a nation’s outdated cannabis policies yields numerous benefits, and not just to people directly involved in the...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 9, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Court In Brazil Determines Cannabis Smell Does Not Justify Home Search

Cannabis prohibition enforcement involves various tactics, including the reliance on ‘smelling’ cannabis to...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 9, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Why Is Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Concerned About Cannabis Usage Rates?

Ireland is a cannabis prohibition nation. Not only is adult-use cannabis prohibited in Ireland, but medical cannabis is also technically...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds No Significant Changes In Cannabis Use Post-Canadian Legalization

In every jurisdiction where cannabis reform is being pursued, both historically and currently, cannabis opponents use the similar,...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Opponents Fail To Block Cannabis Legalization In Germany

As cannabis modernization efforts continue to work their way through the political process in Germany, one major hurdle that worried...

Written by Johnny Green on October 1, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Attend The 2023 Cultiva Hanfexpo In Vienna October 6th-8th

An amazing opportunity is coming up this week in Vienna, Austria with the start of the Cultiva Hanfexpo on October 6th. The three-day...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 1, 2023. Posted in Policy.

French Medical Cannabis Legalization Is Not Expected In 2024

France’s government is expected to refrain from recommending national medical cannabis legalization after the European...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 25, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Slowing Down Legalization In Germany Is The Wrong Move

A coalition of SPD ministers from Hamburg, Thuringia, and Lower Saxony are trying to slow down cannabis policy modernization efforts in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2023. Posted in Policy, Science.

Cannabis Seminary For Doctors And Nurses To Be Held At University Of Ljubljana

Check out the upcoming event at the University of Ljubljana titled ‘Hemp and its Active Ingredients in Healthcare III’ on...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Changes Expected To Be Made To Thailand’s Cannabis Policy

In June 2022, Thailand’s government made a fairly substantial shift in how it approaches cannabis policy. At the time the policy...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Prevalence Of Cannabis Use Among Canadian Youth “Unchanged” Per New Data

Canada is home to the largest cannabis public policy and regulation experiment in history. Canada became the first G-7 nation to pass a...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 20, 2023. Posted in Policy.

European Parliament Member Shares Pictures Of His Cannabis Plants On Social Media

A member of the European Parliament (MEP) recently posted pictures of cannabis he is cultivating for personal use. Luke ‘Ming’...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 18, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Limited Legal Cannabis Sales Expected To Launch In The Netherlands This December

A long-awaited cannabis public policy experiment is reportedly set to launch on December 15th in two different municipalities in the...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 17, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Compassion Should Be The Goal Of Medical Cannabis Reform

The goal of medical cannabis policy modernization efforts should be obvious – to help suffering patients. If a suffering patient...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 11, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cannabis History Is Made In Slovenia At International Event

The International Cannabis Business Conference was held in Bled, Slovenia last week on September 7th and 8th, with a VIP reception held...

Written by Johnny Green on September 11, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Power Outages In Spain Supports Cannabis Regulation, Not Prohibition

Earlier this month power outages were reported in parts of Spain, including in the Spanish city of Granada. While the outages are not...

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

Himachal Pradesh Inches Closer To Permitting Cannabis Cultivation

Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India. Host to the Dalai Lama, it is known for its scenic towns and resorts and is the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 11, 2023. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Why Does Mexico’s President Disparage The NBA’s New Cannabis Policy?

Outgoing Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is not a fan of cannabis consumption, nor is he a fan of current cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on September 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Belgium’s Cannabis Legalization Effort Receives A Big Endorsement

Belgium Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Employment Pierre-Yves Dermagne recently endorsed modernizing his...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 2, 2023. Posted in Policy, Science.

Recent Study Highlights The Public Health Need To Regulate Cannabis

A team of researchers in Canada recently analyzed testing results for unregulated and regulated cannabis samples, and they described the...

Written by Johnny Green on August 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Putting Japan’s Cannabis Arrest Data Into Proper Context

Earlier this month Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare released data pertaining to cannabis-related detainments from 2022....

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

Zurich Launches Cannabis Pilot Trial

With a population of roughly 400,000 people, Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city. Zurich also serves as the capital of the canton...

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

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

People do not need to be cannabis consumers in order to recognize the harms of cannabis prohibition and the benefits of cannabis policy...

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

The World Anti-Doping Agency Is Wrong About Cannabis

Earlier this month members of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List Expert Advisory Group published an editorial article...

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

Will Germany’s Current Legalization Measure Evolve?

Earlier this month Germany’s federal cabinet approved a long-awaited cannabis legalization measure that was largely led by Health...

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

The Global Significance Of German Cannabis Policy Modernization

Earlier today members of Germany’s government announced that the nation’s federal cabinet had approved a draft cannabis...

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

Cannabis Policy Reform History Made In Australia

Australian cannabis reform efforts reached a historic milestone this week with Greens Senator David Shoebridge introducing the...

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

Regulatory Changes In Israel Will Expand Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

Israel is home to arguably the best cannabis research community on earth, serving as the longtime base for legendary cannabis researcher...

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

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

The global cannabis industry is still emerging. The commodity cannabis is becoming more and more relevant for conventional industries,...

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

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

For many years, hemp flower was largely considered to be an undesirable commodity to cannabis consumers. The hemp plant was almost...

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

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

In the mid-1980s a big effort was waged in Europe to promote ‘free movement’ to help the continent’s working...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2023. Posted in Policy.

New Study Highlights How Everyone Benefits From Modernized Cannabis Policies

Cannabis policy modernization efforts are gaining momentum in many parts of the world. Every continent except Antarctica is now home to...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 5, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Overcoming International Cannabis Logistical Challenges

The emerging international cannabis industry is currently governed by a complex web of laws, rules, and regulations that are constantly...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

New Zealand Ministry Of Health Approves Medical Cannabis Changes

New Zealand’s medical cannabis industry and research efforts are set to receive a boost in the near future after the...