Earlier this month we reported that Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) was seeking an ‘expert opinion’ to help with his European Union legalization lobbying push. Minister Lauterbach...
Saskatchewan Government Files First Nations Cannabis Authority Legislation
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Business, Policy.
The emerging cannabis industry has the potential to transform communities and boost opportunities for those that live where cannabis commerce is permitted. A report from earlier this year by Deloitte...
Head Of Frankfurt Drug Department Calls For German Legalization
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All eyes remain on Germany where the adult-use legalization effort continues. For those that may not be up to speed, back in October the framework for a long-awaited legalization measure was presented...
New Report In Ireland Recommends Considering Cannabis Legalization
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
Ireland’s Oireachtas Justice Committee is recommending that the government consider legalizing cannabis for adult-use, in addition to wider drug policy reforms. According to its website, the Oireachtas...
Could Malta’s Cannabis Club Licensing Model Benefit Spain?
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.
As I often point out, Spain is home to one of the most amazing cannabis communities on earth, particularly Barcelona where we co-host the world’s largest cannabis superconference every year with...
Canada Increases Cannabis Beverage Possession Limit
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy, Science.
The cannabis beverage sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has been very interesting to follow. It’s often the subject of a great deal of public relations efforts it seems, with...
Cannabis Stigma On Full Display In The Dominican Republic
Written by Frank Schuler on . Posted in Policy.
Cannabis reform is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere. After all, the Western Hemisphere is home to both Uruguay and Canada, which represent two-thirds of all countries where cannabis is legal...
Cannabis Seizures Decrease 98% At California/Mexico Ports Of Entry
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
Historically, one of the most active parts of the world for illegal cannabis activity was along the border shared between the United States and Mexico. For many years cannabis cultivated in Mexico,...
Brittney Griner Is Finally Free
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Entertainment, Policy.
International basketball superstar Brittney Griner is finally free and officially home in the United States after a ten month long saga in Russia. Back in February Brittney Griner, who plays basketball...