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Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 31, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

A First for Southeast Asia: Thailand Legalizes Medical Cannabis

December 25, Christmas Day, 2018, was a big day for cannabis reform globally. Not only did Israel legalize exports, but Thailand’s...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 28, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

Trump Objects No More? Israel Poised to Export Cannabis to Germany and Beyond.

In a widely expected move, the Israeli parliament, or Knesset, unanimously approved a bill to export medical cannabis on Christmas Day....

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 26, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Irish Farmers Next to Cultivate Medical Cannabis?

Ireland’s medical cannabis program was approved two years ago, but the system has never been fully implemented as...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Donald Trump Signs Bill Legalizing Hemp, Will Cannabis Follow?

As a government shutdown looms, there are many instances where our political discourse is greatly divided, but let’s not focus on...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 12, 2018. Posted in Cultural, Politics.

U.S. Senate Votes to Legalize Hemp! Onto the House & Trump!

There are many ridiculous aspects of federal cannabis prohibition, but none more asinine than the illegality of industrial hemp. Hemp has...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 10, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Bureau of Cannabis Control Wisely Allows Statewide Deliveries

The Bureau of Cannabis Control just released its draft rules which now go into a 30-day review process before the Office of...

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 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 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 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 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 15, 2018. Posted in Cultural, Politics.

Danish Cannabis Pilot Program Reaching End of First Year, A Model for Others to Follow

While it has gotten decidedly less English-speaking press than other countries in Europe on the front edge of cannabis reform,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 13, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Still Counting Votes, but Cannabis Was a Clear Winner

While election day couldn’t get over soon enough for a lot of people, the 2018 midterms feel like they won’t ever end with...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 12, 2018. Posted in Cultural, Politics, Science, Social.

German Cannabis Association Hosting Cannabis Normal! in Berlin this November 16-17

The German Cannabis Association (Deutscher Hanfverband or DHV) is Germany’s largest lobbying group working to end cannabis...

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 Marguerite Arnold on November 6, 2018. Posted in Medical, Politics.

A Green Wave in the UK? Medical Cannabis Could Start a Legalization Revolution

It may not be the most famous “Battle of Britain,” (yet) but unlike the last one, a green invasion has certainly taken hold...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 6, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Whether Donald Trump or the Democrats Win, Cannabis Can Be Victorious

One of the more contentious midterm elections of all time will (finally) be over today as Democrats try to wrestle control of the House...

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 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 Anthony Johnson on October 31, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

Medical Cannabis Likely Coming to America’s Heartland

While full adult-use cannabis legalization laws garner most of the headlines and medical measures are seen as mundane no-brainers,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 31, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

San Francisco Chronicle: Vote No on Local Cannabis Tax

Voting to legalize, regulate, and tax cannabis at the statewide ballot box is just a part of the political battle for the California...

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 29, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

Report: Australia’s Cannabis Industry Expected to Boom

Every locale that has legalized cannabis, be it medicinal use or full legalization for all adults, has created more jobs and revenue for...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 25, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Oakland’s Measure V to Decrease Taxes on Cannabis Businesses

Anyone living in locales with legal cannabis quickly understands that passing a legalization measure is just half the battle. Following...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 23, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Ohio State Professor: Trump May Use Cannabis in 2020 Election

The 2018 midterms are fast approaching and Republicans and Democrats are pulling out all of the stops to win votes at the ballot box. One...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 22, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Gallup: 66% of Americans Support Legalizing Cannabis

When you are in the trenches fighting for cannabis legalization, it is easy to become cynical and discouraged. We recognize that it is...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 22, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Bureau of Cannabis Control Releases New Draft Rules

Everyone involved in the regulated cannabis industry over the past few years understands that rules will be announced and then amended...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 19, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Company Urges Trump to Make U.S. Cannabis Great Again

Canadian cannabis companies have long had a huge advantage over their counterparts in the United States, with access to capital and...

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 12, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Democrats and Republicans Battle for Cannabis Voters

While the Democratic Party has been more likely to embrace cannabis law reform over the years, not every Democratic leader has been on...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 11, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Trump Administration Calling for Comments on Cannabis Classification

With the current UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, hailing from Portugal and previously touting his home nation’s...

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

San Francisco Forming Cannabis Oversight Committee

After voters or legislators pass legalization measures, the “fun” has just begun as various state and local regulators will...

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 1, 2018. Posted in Politics.

Trump Administration Admits to a “Secret” Cannabis Committee

BuzzFeed News originally revealed the existence of a Trump administration committee to wage a “secret war” on cannabis...

Written by ICBC Staff on September 27, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Portland, Politics.

ICBC Portland Kicks Off This Evening With a VIP Reception, Still Time to Get Tickets

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) kicks off its networking opportunities this Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm at the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 26, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Oregon Exporting Cannabis Could Happen Sooner Than You Think, Learn More at the ICBC

While the overall numbers show a booming Oregon cannabis industry, with record sales and tax revenue creating thousands of jobs, when you...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 26, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Senator Merkley Takes on Trump and Prohibition, Ahead of the ICBC

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has been defending not only the will of Oregon voters who passed cannabis legalization with over 56% of the...

Written by ICBC Staff on September 25, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Get Your ICBC Tickets By Wednesday, Before Prices Increase!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is bringing its trademark blend of cannabis business, politics, and culture back to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 24, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Join Actor, Musician, Cannabis Activist & Belushi’s Farm Founder Jim Belushi at the ICBC

When word first got out that Jim Belushi was involved with the burgeoning cannabis industry, many may have thought that he was just the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 24, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Cannabis Exports, Cafes, and the Future of the Oregon Industry at the ICBC

Cannabis sales are continuing to break revenue records and exceed expectations in Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, proving that legalization can...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 20, 2018. Posted in Business, Entertainment, ICBC Portland, Politics.

ICBC Portland Just One Week Away!

This September 27th and 28th, International Cannabis Business Conference is returning to its roots with its first conference back in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 17, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Forbes: Cannabis Sales Booming in Nevada

Nevada has a history of pushing vices, with legalized gambling, prostitution, and drinking alcohol in public. It shouldn’t surprise...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 14, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Senate Candidate Gary Johnson Discloses Cannabis Investments

Normally, the financial disclosures of a Libertarian Senate candidate wouldn’t be a big deal, even if it revealed investments in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 14, 2018. Posted in ICBC Portland, Politics.

We Officially Flipped Senator Dianne Feinstein on Cannabis

Politics can make strange bedfellows and it has long been extremely weird that California was represented by an anti-cannabis United...

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 13, 2018. Posted in ICBC Portland, Politics, Science.

Committee Passes Bill to License More Medical Cannabis Grows

Anyone that has seen the marijuana grown by the United States government for the few remaining federally-recognized patients and the...