International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

German Cannabis Expert, Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Starts Hunger Strike

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 17, 2017. Posted in ICBC Berlin.

Germany has made great strides improving its cannabis laws in recent years, but there is still so much work to be done, as too many patients are still without safe access to a safe medicine. There was...

German Cannabis Community Celebrates Another Great Hanfparade

Written by Amber Iris Langston on August 16, 2017. Posted in ICBC Berlin.

Despite a little cold and rainy weather, a great crowd turned out this year for the 21st annual Berlin Hanfparade (or “Hemp Parade”) last Saturday, August 12th. According to Michael Knodt,...

Hawaii Officials Prepare for a Big Boost in Cannabis Patients

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 16, 2017. Posted in ICBC Kauai.

Despite the nonsensical naysaying by Reefer Madness prohibitionists, medical cannabis now enjoys mainstream acceptance across the United States, (and support is increasing around the world). Whether...

High Demand and Regulatory Obstacles for Hawaiian Cannabis Dispensary

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 15, 2017. Posted in ICBC Kauai.

I suspect there are smirks emerging as some people are reading this article. “Welcome to the cannabis industry,” they might say. Just five short days following its opening days of sales,...

First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Hawaii

Written by Amber Iris Langston on August 11, 2017. Posted in ICBC Kauai.

This week scored a mark in history for medical cannabis patients in the Aloha State. Initial sales went into effect on Tuesday on Maui and Wednesday on Oahu at two of the state-licensed dispensaries...

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Urges Ending Cannabis Prohibition

Written by Amber Iris Langston on August 10, 2017. Posted in Politics.

Just a couple of days ago, my colleague Anthony Johnson reported that for the second year in a row, the National Conference of State Legislatures has passed a resolution in support of fully removing...

More Progress in Europe as Poland Legalizes Medical Cannabis

Written by Amber Iris Langston on August 9, 2017. Posted in Politics.

Polish President Andrzej Duda signed into law last a month a measure which will allow the production and sale of medical cannabis to qualified patients. The Sejm – Poland’s lower governing...

State Legislatures Want to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 8, 2017. Posted in ICBC Kauai.

On the heels of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker introducing the “Marijuana Justice Act” to repeal cannabis prohibition, the National Conference of State Legislatures has joined the call for...

Hawaii Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Near to Opening With First Lab Certified

Written by Amber Iris Langston on August 4, 2017. Posted in ICBC Kauai.

Cannabis science, testing and analytics giant Steep Hill Laboratories announced earlier this week they have received the green light to begin cannabis testing operations in the State of Hawaii. The...