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- Medical
US State Medical Cannabis Markets in ‘Dire Jeopardy’ as Critical Federal Protections Dropped by Trump
The Trump administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, the federal government’s annual spending and tax omnibus legislation, has quietly dropped a key piece of legislation putting the country’s entire medical cannabis industry under threat.
- Events
Business of Cannabis Awards 2025: Full List of Nominees Revealed
The shortlist for the second annual Business of Cannabis Awards, Europe’s leading celebration of excellence across the cannabis sector, have been announced today.
- Hemp Industry
Federal ‘Back Door’ Intoxicating Hemp Killing Bill Makes Passes First Hurdle
A Republican-led US House committee has advanced a controversial spending bill that would redefine hemp under federal law, placing sweeping new restrictions on popular intoxicating hemp substances such as Delta-8 THC and many forms of CBD oils, a move that industry leaders say could devastate the $30 billion national hemp market.
- Uncategorized
EU Moves to Improve Conditions for Embattled Biotech Sector, Ananda’s Clinical Development Pushes On, & Celadon Remains on the Brink
In response to this growing exodus of promising biotech firms, the European Union has proposed a new Biotech Act, as part of ongoing efforts by the European Commission to strengthen the continent’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors, which have struggled with fragmented rules and sluggish approval processes.
- Uncategorized
Much-Needed Or More Delays? UK Industry Responds to Upcoming ACMD Review of Cannabis-Based Medicines
The UK government has commissioned the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to carry out a formal review of the current state of play regarding cannabis-based medicinal products.
- Uncategorized
Is the Golden Era of Thca Flower Coming to an End?
Steven Brown firmly believes THCA flower is federally legal hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill.
- Uncategorized
MediPharm On the Brink: Shareholder Revolt Reaches Boiling Point as Board Fight for Survival at Canandian Cannabis Giant
A bitter boardroom battle has erupted at MediPharm Labs, one of Canada’s leading pharmaceutical cannabis companies, as investor Apollo Capital moves to unseat the entire board amid allegations of financial misconduct, mismanagement, and self-enrichment.
- Companies
From Farm to Pharma: New Zealand’s Cannabis Powerhouses Are Coming to Europe
With Europe on their radar, a delegation of New Zealand companies is preparing to attend Cannabis Europa later this month. Business of Cannabis caught up with them ahead of the event to explore how they plan to connect with European counterparts, and where they see the most promising opportunities on the horizon.
- Uncategorized
‘It’s Disneyland for Cannabis’: Mary Jane Berlin Founder on Taking the Grassroots Festival to New Heights
Ahead of Mary Jane Berlin, which returns later this month as part of European Cannabis Week, CEO Duc Anh Dang, spoke to Business of Cannabis about taking the festival to the next level and learning lessons along the way.
- Adult-Use
Czech Republic Moves Closer to Cannabis Decriminalisation with Landmark Law
The Czech Republic’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a landmark amendment which, if passed through the Senate, will legalise home cultivation of up to three plants, home possession of up to 100g of cannabis per person, and public possession of up to 25g per person.
- Events
Open Letter Calls on Khan to Address Cannabis Decriminalisation Recommendation at Cannabis Europa 2025
Ahead of this year’s Cannabis Europa conference, taking place between 24–25 June 2025 at the Barbican Centre, London, Prohibition Partners have sent an open invitation to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to speak publicly on the landmark recommendations of the London Drugs Commission (LDC) during the event.
- Uncategorized
Warnings Of Potential Supply Chain Disruptions Following Portuguese Police Bust
As rumours continue to circulate about the identity of the international criminal gang targeted in last week’s Portuguese busts, a key industry player has warned of potential supply disruption to the country’s medical cannabis patients.
