Author: Johnny Green

International Cannabis Business Conference Berlin 2021

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2021. Posted in ICBC Berlin.

The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Germany

BERLIN, Germany – The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Berlin, Germany on July 19-20, 2022. Offering...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2021. Posted in ICBC Barcelona.

The International Cannabis Business Conference Is Coming Back To Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (December 27, 2021) – The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading cannabis B2B (business to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2021. Posted in Science.

Does CBD Impair Driving Ability?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the several dozens of cannabinoids that are contained within the cannabis plant. When it comes to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Relative Majority Favors Legalizing Cannabis In Germany For The First Time

Cannabis reform has more momentum on the European continent right now than ever before since the start of prohibition, and Germany is at...

Written by Johnny Green on December 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Is The FDA Going To Issue Commercial CBD Regulations Soon?

Three years ago the United States Congress, via the 2018 Farm Bill, legalized hemp nationwide, and with it, cannabidiol (CBD) products...

Written by Johnny Green on November 30, 2021. Posted in Business.

A Very Big Company Just Jumped Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry

News broke last week that Uber Technologies Inc is teaming up with Canadian cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke. The news was first reported...

Written by Johnny Green on November 22, 2021. Posted in Business.

Many Employers Are Dropping Cannabis Drug Testing Requirements To Attract Workers

Cannabis consumers come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Despite what mainstream media would have you believe over the course of...

Written by Johnny Green on November 22, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Writing About Cannabis Is A Crime In Czech Republic

In early October we reported on a disturbing situation in the Czech Republic regarding a cannabis media company and its editor being...

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Why Looming Cannabis Legalization In Germany Is A Very Big Deal

News broke today that an agreement has been struck in Germany to legalize cannabis for adult use and to create a regulated adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on November 16, 2021. Posted in Business, Politics.

How Much Public Revenue Would Cannabis Legalization Generate In Germany?

Germany is home to the largest legal medical cannabis market on the European continent. That is not surprising considering that Germany...

Written by Johnny Green on November 9, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Is Cannabis Thailand’s Next Big Cash Crop?

You will be hardpressed to find a region on the planet that has historically been home to harsher cannabis laws than Southeast Asia. Of...

Written by Johnny Green on November 4, 2021. Posted in Business, Politics.

Potential Legalization In Germany – The Hopeful Response From The Cannabis Industry

By Brautinvest.de Editorial Team How do Germany’s industry leaders view a potential cannabis legalization? We asked around: In...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2021. Posted in Business.

JPMorgan: No Trading Certain U.S. Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis stocks are a popular and easy way to invest in the emerging cannabis industry. As any seasoned investor will point out,...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2021. Posted in Business.

Feiras E Congressos Alavancam A Indústria E Fomentam A Cultura Canábica

This article was originally published by Poder360 and republished here with special permission from the author By Anita Krepp Cursos e...

Written by Johnny Green on October 26, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Survey Finds That People Prefer To Live In Legal Cannabis Jurisdictions

The adult-use cannabis reform ‘experiment’ has been underway in the United States since 2012 when voters in Colorado and...

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

U.S. Cannabis Arrests Reduced More Than 30 Percent In 2020

Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in human history. Prohibition negatively impacts lives wherever it...

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

‘Overwhelming Majority’ Of Feedback For Legalization Bill In Malta Is Positive

When it comes to the next country to legalize cannabis for adult use, Malta is probably not the first country that comes to mind....

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Czech Republic Is Wrongfully Trying To Punish Cannabis Educators

Cannabis media resources play a vital role in the cannabis community and beyond. For many years, efforts to spread the truth about the...

Written by Johnny Green on September 27, 2021. Posted in Business.

What Are The Best Cannabis Events In Germany?

It is an extremely exciting time to be a cannabis enthusiast. Thanks to the hard work of countless cannabis activists, cannabis reform...

Written by Johnny Green on September 27, 2021. Posted in Business.

From Taboo To Typical: Global Cannabis Comes Of Age

by Shane MacGuill and Spiros Malandrakis As global cannabis industry leaders gathered at the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on September 21, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Zurich Officials Release Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program Details

Switzerland is at the forefront of cannabis policy in many ways, not the least of which is the widespread availability of low-THC...

Written by Johnny Green on September 18, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Leading German Politician Erwin Rüddel On Cannabis: “Attitude Is More Open”

Until now, the CDU seemed to be quite isolated with its position on a possible new regulation. While the SPD, the Greens, the FDP and...

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Uruguay Likely To Allow Legal Cannabis Sales To Tourists

Uruguay made history in 2013 when it became the first country on the planet to legalize cannabis for adult use. Various countries had...

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2021. Posted in Business.

Israel’s Public Companies: An Overlooked Opportunity?

This article is based on an interview conducted by Laura Herschlag, partner in Teqa Capital The first commercial medical cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Business.

Zimbabwe Continues Shift From Tobacco To Cannabis

Cannabis reform is spreading across the African continent, albeit in a slower fashion compared to most other continents. Many countries...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

U.S. Drug Official: Legalization Hasn’t Led To Jumps In Adolescent Use

Cannabis opponents have several go-to propaganda talking points, however, the ‘what about the children’ talking point seems...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Panama Unanimously Approves Medical Cannabis Bill

Central America consists of seven countries – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. All of...

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Japan Minister Directs Local Governments To Ease Restrictions On Hemp

Japan is currently home to some of the harshest cannabis laws on planet earth. Currently, possession of cannabis carries a potential...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 24, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Germany’s Drug Commissioner Endorses Decriminalizing Cannabis

In recent years Germany has taken over the title of ‘cannabis capital of Europe’, at least from a cannabis industry...

Written by Johnny Green on August 16, 2021. Posted in ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Consolidation In The German Cannabis Market? “High-Priced Will No Longer Exist”

Attorney Peter Homberg, partner at business law firm Dentons, spoke with krautinvest.de ahead of the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Cannabis May Help Reduce Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, as many as 18 million people were diagnosed with cancer worldwide in just 2018 alone....

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate

When it comes to cannabis policy, the United States is very unique. Cannabis still remains illegal at the federal level in the U.S.,...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2021. Posted in Medical.

French Move Forward On CBD Cultivation

Could hemp become as French as frogs’ legs and brie? It may be a bit too early to break out the champagne, but things are...

Written by Johnny Green on May 25, 2021. Posted in Medical.

Innovative Cannabis Ready-To-Use Drug: World’s Largest Registration Trial By German Company Vertanical Has Started

Biopharmaceutical company Vertanical from Bavaria is testing an innovative finished drug based on a unique cannabis extract in the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 18, 2021. Posted in Business.

‘Cannabis Master Plan’ To Be Presented In South Africa

Cannabis reform is spreading across the African continent slowly but surely. There’s still a tremendous amount of work left to be...

Written by Johnny Green on May 18, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Rastafarians Petition Court In Kenya

Humans have a long history with the cannabis plant. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the Eastern Asia region, being...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2021. Posted in Business.

The Unsung Hero Of Cannabis Compliance: Track-And-Trace

The legal cannabis industry is a two-way street. On one side you have cannabis regulators whose goal is to protect public safety, build...

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2021. Posted in Politics.

French Multi-Party Parliamentary Report Calls For Cannabis Legalization

France is home to the greatest cannabis consumption rate out of any of the countries on the European continent according to the World...

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Revised Medical Cannabis Bill Close To Being Filed In Bahamas

Legal medical cannabis industries are operating all over the planet now thanks to reform victories in recent years and the tireless work...

Written by Johnny Green on May 11, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Poll Shows That Most In U.S. Want Their State Legalized

Cannabis first became prohibited at the federal level in the United States in 1937. Complete prohibition was in place in the U.S. in all...

Written by Johnny Green on May 4, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Lawmakers In Mexico Miss Another Cannabis Legalization Deadline

At the end of 2018, Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, determining that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional in...

Written by Johnny Green on April 20, 2021. Posted in Politics.

US House Members Approve SAFE Banking Act

Once again The SAFE Banking Act received a vote in the United States House of Representatives, and once again it yielded bipartisan...

Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis At The Federal Level In The US?

Cannabis prohibition is one of the worst public policies in human history. It goes well beyond the negative impact that is experienced...

Written by Johnny Green on April 6, 2021. Posted in Business.

U.S. Cannabis Tax Revenue Tops $3 Billion In 2020

Cannabis legalization in the United States at the state level has been a smashing success by virtually every measure. With New York,...

Written by Johnny Green on April 6, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis Legalization Advances In Mexico’s Senate

Mexico has been on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for adult use since late 2018 when Mexico’s Supreme Court issued a ruling that...

Written by Johnny Green on March 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

New York State Officially Legalizes Cannabis For Adult Use

The State of New York has officially legalized cannabis for adult use after a long, hard-fought battle by cannabis advocates. New York...

Written by Johnny Green on March 30, 2021. Posted in Medical.

French Medical Cannabis Public Policy Experiment Is Underway

At one point France had one of the worst cannabis policies in Europe, with personal possession carrying a penalty of jail time and...

Written by Johnny Green on March 21, 2021. Posted in Business, Medical, Politics.

European Cannabis Association Is Working Towards A Harmonized Regulatory Framework

Cannabis is medicine. That is a phrase that has always been true, yet was not always reflected in public policy. The cannabis plant was...

Written by Johnny Green on March 15, 2021. Posted in Business.

Apply To Pitch To Cannabis Investors At The Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference

Being an entrepreneur and pursuing your business dreams is a very exciting thing to do. Yes, it involves long hours and a lot of...