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Written by Anthony Johnson on December 7, 2018. Posted in Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Politico: Patients Pushing for Medical Cannabis Across the EU

Countries all across Europe have been making great strides in improving their medical cannabis laws, with the UK and Greece being the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 5, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

How Will Brexit Impact the UK Cannabis Community?

Wacky Baccy From Brussels – And More Cannabis Flavoured Issues From The Front End Of Brexit There are many places where Brexit...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 4, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona.

ICBC Barcelona to Give 20K to European Cannabis Company

The International Cannabis Business Conference has already established itself as the premier global industry event in just four short...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 3, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

HUGE News: Luxembourg to Legalize Cannabis

New Center Left Government Announces Legalization On Its Agenda Cannabis is set to be made legal for recreational use in Luxembourg...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Leafly: Signs That California Cannabis Legalization Is Surging

It’s no secret that the rollout of California’s cannabis legalization laws has been slow-going. Moving at a cautious speed...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 29, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Just in Time to Beat Brexit? UK Producer Gets Danish License.

London-based Indiva has just struck a $2.6 million deal that will give it access to the EU medical cannabis market. Indiva has signed a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 28, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Canadian Global Dominance Continues, Wayland Invades the UK

Federal legalization has given Canadian cannabis companies a leg up on the rest of the world and that dominance is spreading further into...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 27, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Will New Jersey Be the Next State to Legalize Cannabis?

With ten states and Washington D.C., already passing laws to legalize cannabis for all adults, the cannabis community is continuing down...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 26, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

San Diego’s Cannabis Supply System Filling Out Among Tough Competition

Everyone with experience in the cannabis industry learned very quickly that legalizing cannabis across the state is just one part of the...

Written by ICBC Staff on November 22, 2018. Posted in Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Happy Thanksgiving from the ICBC!

After decades of Reefer Madness prohibition, the cannabis community has had to endure decades of persecution and prosecutions. After so...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

German Domestic Cannabis Cultivation Bids Delayed Again

In what has become “normal” operating procedure, the “new” German tender bid deadline has been delayed again by...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 20, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

First U.S. Cannabis Company Authorized To Operate In the EU

November 15th was an interesting day in the European cannabis space. Not only did the German cultivation bid go into another delay, but...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 20, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Rep. Joe Kennedy III Now Supports Cannabis Descheduling

Massachusetts Representative Joe Kennedy III, chosen by the Democrats to respond to Donald Trump’s previous State of the Union...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 19, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

First Cannabis Retail Stores in Massachusetts to Open Tuesday

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the first two cannabis retail stores will open in Massachusetts after voters passed legalization two years...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 16, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Forbes: U.S. Falling Behind in the Global Cannabis Market

The U.S. cannabis community just won a few more electoral victories and the next congressional session is looking better than ever, with...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 14, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Big Canadian Producers Announce Major German and EU Moves

As the German cultivation bid deadline ticks down, the big Canadian Licensed Producers (LPs) are solidifying their presence in Germany...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 9, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

What Will Donald Trump’s New Attorney General Mean for Cannabis?

Donald Trump shook up the political world (what else is new) when he fired Reefer Madness Attorney General Jeff Sessions the day...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 9, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

More Progress in Europe as Poland Legalizes Medical Cannabis

The last days of October and early ones of November 2018 might yet go down in history as one of those “weed watershed...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 8, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Reuters: Cannabis Stocks Rise as Voter Approval Grows

Cannabis stocks remain extremely volatile, but positive electoral news pushed up their value following the 2018 midterm elections....

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 8, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Donald Trump to Replace Jeff Sessions with Chris Christie?

Folks can move in and out of favor with Donald Trump rather quickly. Jeff Sessions was rewarded for being Trump’s first U.S. Senate...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 7, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Reefer Madness Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns!

At Donald Trump’s request, Jeff Sessions resigned today as U.S. Attorney General. In other words, he was fired. In Trump’s...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 7, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Blue Wave? Meh. Red Wave? Nope. Green Wave? YES!

The contentious 2016 midterm elections are now behind us (mostly, as final votes are still being counted in several places) and...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 5, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

Big State Marijuana Measures on the Ballot Tomorrow

While most of the political attention is on the congressional midterms tomorrow, there are some big marijuana measures on the ballots...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 2, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Report: Global Cannabis Industry Could Soon Reach $194 Billion

When the International Cannabis Business Conference held its first event just over four years ago, not many were thinking about the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 1, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

Cannabis Tourism in Greece – The “Nevada” of Europe?

As cannabis firms divvy up the cannabis production map of continental Europe, a new player on the Eurocannabis scene is starting to make...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

The Clock Ticks Down To German Cannabis Cultivation Bid

It is now less than a month before the new German cannabis cultivation bid, reissued in July, is due. The new tender differs little from...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Forbes: U.S. Cannabis Industry Learning from Canada

All eyes are on Canada as the nation deals with the ups and downs of implementing cannabis commerce regulations for the first time among...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 29, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Reuters: European Cannabis Market to Hit $450 Million by 2022

Legalization news coverage has rightfully been dominated by Canada lately as the world’s first G7 nation to allow regulated...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 18, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

With Legalization in Canada, Cannabis Industry Looks Globally

Astute industry observers, like International Cannabis Business Conference founder Alex Rogers, have understood the potential for a...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 18, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Bloomberg: Cannabis Stocks Gain After Canada Legalizes

Cannabis stocks have been increasing in value rather rapidly over recent months, with stocks listed on Canadian and U.S. financial...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 17, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Congratulations and Thank You for Legalizing Cannabis, Canada!

October 17, 2018, the long-awaited day that cannabis goes legal across Canada has arrived and the world will never be the same. With all...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 16, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Canada’s Wine Country Turning Towards Cannabis

Cannabis legalization officially begins tomorrow in Canada on October 17th, but the economic impacts are already being felt across the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 15, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Canopy Growth Makes Big Move Into U.S. Hemp Industry

Canopy Growth is an unquestioned leader in the global cannabis industry. The biggest producer, in Canada, Canopy exports around the world...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 15, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

ICBC Founder Named Top German & EU Mover and Shaker

Many people told International Cannabis Business Conference Founder and CEO Alex Rogers that he was crazy for holding a conference in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 12, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, Medical.

The United Kingdom to Legalize Medical Cannabis this November

Step by step, nation by nation, the liberalization of cannabis laws are transpiring around the nation. As people share...

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 17, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Kauai, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Destination Cannabis Tourism is a Future Big Business

Even though cannabis is a burgeoning industry just getting started in a regulated manner, nothing stops aspiring entrepreneurs from...

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 3, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco.

Nevada’s Cannabis Tax Revenue Far Exceeds Expectations

In what has been a common occurrence in the United States, a state with legalized cannabis commerce has far exceeded initial projections...

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 3, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Major Spanish Political Party Calls for Cannabis Legalization

After a vote of no-confidence for the People Party’s (PP) Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sánchez of the Spanish Socialist...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 17, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC Vancouver.

Canadian Cannabis Company Set to Be First U.S. Marijuana IPO

Cannabis companies are achieving mainstream milestone after milestone and Canada’s legal industry deserves a ton of the credit....

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 17, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, Medical.

Germany to Restart Cannabis Cultivation Bid Process

Germany’s medical cannabis program has experienced tremendous growth over the past year or so. In some ways, the German system has...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 10, 2018. Posted in ICBC Barcelona.

Spannabis and ICBC Announce March 2019 Superconference

The International Cannabis Business Conference is joining forces with Spannabis, Europe’s top cannabis expo, to form...