Last week, Luxembourg’s Parliament approved a measure that legalizes cannabis possession and cultivation for adults. Unlike previous countries that have passed legalization measures (Uruguay, Canada,...
German Cannabis Legalization Bill Expected To Be In Cabinet By August
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
As Germany continues its high-profile quest to become the largest nation so far to pass a comprehensive, nationwide adult-use legalization bill, it is being reported that there is finally an estimated...
International Cannabis Leaders Descend On Berlin
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.
Global cannabis leaders are arriving in Berlin this week to attend the International Cannabis Business Conference. The events series’ flagship business-to-business (B2B) event is taking place...
A Missed Opportunity To Modernize Colombia’s Cannabis Policies
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
In Colombia, all constitutional amendments must undergo a two-year process, and since adult-use legalization requires a constitutional amendment, all such measures must undergo the multi-year process....
New Canadian Study Demonstrates Why Cannabis Regulation Works
Written by Frank Schuler on . Posted in Policy.
One of the main goals of legalizing cannabis commerce in any given jurisdiction is to battle the unregulated market in a meaningful way. When that topic comes up, it is always worth mentioning that...
Jim Belushi Talks Cannabis Ahead Of Fireside Chat In Berlin
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.
This year’s International Cannabis Business Conference event in Berlin will feature a one-on-one fireside chat with acclaimed entertainer Jim Belushi. Jim Belushi is a man of many talents –...
Hemp Should Be Used More Often As A Building Material
Written by Johnny Green on . Posted in Policy, Science.
The hemp plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth. For many years it was used to make textiles, however, in recent years growing demand for a particular cannabinoid from the hemp plant has...
Medical Cannabis Safe Access To Expand In Israel
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
When it comes to medical cannabis research, Israel has long served as an international leader. After all, it is where International Cannabis Business Conference speaker alumni Raphael Mechoulam became...
French Town Wants To Launch Cannabis Pilot Program
Written by Hazel Norman on . Posted in Policy.
By many measures, the concept of a cannabis commerce pilot program is a relatively new thing. While they are already in existence in Europe, it is only in recent years that they seem to have entered...