Author: Hazel Norman

Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Predicts Busy Year For Domestic Cannabis Industry

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Caribbean region has long been home to a vibrant cannabis community. Jamaica is likely the first Caribbean nation that comes to mind when someone thinks of cannabis, however, several other nations...

New Zealand Justice Minister Throws Cold Water On Cannabis Reform Hopes

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to issue pardons to people convicted of a federal cannabis possession charge. The plan is estimated to affect as many as 6,500 people, although...

German Federal Court Of Justice Upholds CBD Flower Convictions

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Federal Court of Justice issued a decision this week that could have potentially huge ramifications for the nation’s emerging cannabidiol (CBD) industry. Two defendants were originally...

Argentina Issues First-Ever Domestic Cannabis Production License

Written by Hazel Norman on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The battle to legalize medical cannabis in Argentina has been waged for several years now. Argentina initially passed a medical cannabis legalization measure back in 2017, however, that legislation...

President Of Colombia Applauds U.S. Cannabis Pardon Announcement

Written by Hazel Norman on October 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon people convicted of federal cannabis possession charges. It is estimated that the decision will affect roughly 6,500 people. One...

London Mayor Still To Pursue Cannabis Reform Despite Political Pushback

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies in addition to other drug enforcement policies. Taking a hard look...

CBD Extracts Reduce Agitation In Dementia Patients According To Israeli Study

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Science.

According to the World Health Organization as many as 55 million people worldwide live with some level of dementia. That number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030 and up to 139 million by...

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Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’

Written by Hazel Norman on October 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that collectively overturned the country’s prohibition on cannabis as it pertained to recreational use. The rulings established...

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most progressive region when it comes to cannabis policy can be found...