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Legacy Vs. “Legitimate” Cannabis? The Answers Are Not So Clearcut

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The line between legitimacy and legacy is increasingly blurry – and it is not clear that legalization will change this In New York State, products from around the country are showing up on dispensary...

Gallup: 66% of Americans Support Legalizing Cannabis

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

When you are in the trenches fighting for cannabis legalization, it is easy to become cynical and discouraged. We recognize that it is cruel to deprive patients a safe medicine that can benefit their...

It’s About Dem Time – Legalization Gets One Step Closer

Written by Amber Iris Langston on April 25, 2018. Posted in Politics.

In truth, I don’t usually take pleasure from being able to say “I told you so.” But. I told you so. And it feels pretty great! Last week I wrote a blog for you about the fact that...

California’s Countdown to Cannabis

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 29, 2017. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco, Politics. 1 Comment

It’s all happening…IT’S REALLY HAPPENING! This weekend marks the last Friday and Saturday (okay, Sunday, too you everyday smokers) when California adults will have to worry about calling...

Some Highlights (and Lowlights) of California’s Legalization Law

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 21, 2017. Posted in Cultural, ICBC San Francisco, Medical, Politics.

LA Magazine did a decent job this week of capturing a wide swath of categories related to upcoming changes in California’s laws to inform the the average consumer on the basics of what he or she...

Will California Cannabis Regulations Be Too Burdensome?

Written by Amber Iris Langston on September 19, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco. 1 Comment

The world is watching as California comes into the main fold this next year with a full adult legalization policy. The enormity of the market, matched with global regional brand recognition, and California’s...

Vancouver Sun Profiles the International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

After selling out events in Oregon and California, two of the states leading the United States towards ending cannabis prohibition, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is proud to...

Oaksterdam’s Dr. Sappal Talks Cannabis, Gives Advice to ICBC Attendees

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Oaksterdam University has been grooming cannabis industry and activism leaders for years, effectively showcasing the need to combine good political advocacy with sound business knowledge. As the...

Join the NCIA at the ICBC in and in Fighting to Improve Cannabis Laws

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 22, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has been at the forefront of cannabis law reform since its inception in 2010. NCIA works for sensible cannabis laws for for cannabis businesses...

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