International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

The UK’s Medical Cannabis Program Is Clearly Insufficient

Written by Johnny Green on July 7, 2020. Posted in Medical.

When it comes to medical cannabis reform, the United Kingdom has been behind the curve. Whereas a number of other countries have legalized cannabis for medical use in a comprehensive way, and two countries...

Where Is Cannabis Reform In Sweden?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 7, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The mix of cannabis reform and Europe’s Nordic social democracies is a strange one. Philosophies about things like prison sentences and social systems, let alone education and healthcare, are...

Most Canadian Patients Obtaining Cannabis In Recreational Or Unregulated Markets

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 7, 2020. Posted in Business.

Despite all the reform in Canada, it appears that long-standing issues for patients have not been solved. Indeed, according to a recent poll that only verified the situation has not changed much in...

New Zealand Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Measure Losing

Written by Johnny Green on June 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

As it stands right now, there are two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use. The first to do so was Uruguay, and the second was Canada. Both countries have experienced their ups and downs...

Thailand To Allow Private Sector Cannabis Production

Written by Johnny Green on June 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

When it comes to cannabis reform, one of the toughest places to be is on the Asia continent. Whereas cannabis reform has spread across almost every other continent, Asia is still largely stuck on the...

Australia Moves Forward Into The Global Cannabis Export Game

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 30, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Cannabis reform is moving forward in interesting ways down under. Not content to “just” begin producing medical crops for domestic consumption, the Australian parliament appears to be following...

Is Cannabis Legalization Moving In France?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

A group of French politicians has specifically called for cannabis reform linked to COVID-19 relief efforts in the country. And this is a giant step forward in a country known for dragging its feet...

Yelp Chooses To Discriminate Against Cannabis Businesses

Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2020. Posted in Business.

Yelp is one of the most popular websites in the United States. Yelp is a website and mobile app which houses reviews about businesses. Yelp also provides a reservation service called Yelp Reservations. For...

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Israel’s Ministerial Committee On Legislation Advances Cannabis Legalization Bills

Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis legalization is on the move throughout the globe. As it stands right now, only two countries have legalized cannabis for adult use (Uruguay and Canada), however, several other countries are...