Policy & Regulation
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- CBD Market
Amendment Brings Full Cannabis Regulation to Czech Parliament After Long Delay
An amendment that would see a full commercial adult-use cannabis market established in the Czech Republic has finally been brought to the government after months of waiting.
- Events
International Experts Gather to Shape the Future of Cannabis Legislation at the Inaugural Global Cannabis Regulatory Summit
A comprehensive cross-section of the world’s most influential policymakers and global regulatory officials are set to meet with a group of the cannabis industry’s leading voices for an unprecedented inaugural global summit.
- Opinion
Canada’s Cannabis Industry at a Turning Point After Trudeau’s Departure
As Canada’s cannabis industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, the impending departure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks the end of an era that reshaped Canada’s relationship with the plant.
- Hemp Industry
Czech Republic Pushes Ahead With Pioneering ‘Psychomodulating Substances’ Regulation
The Czech Republic is continuing to make progress on an ambitious overhaul of its drug policies, with sweeping reforms aimed at creating a regulated market for low-risk psychoactive substances and addressing long-standing issues in medical cannabis access.
- Companies
Cannabis Industry Giants Merge to Form Unified Advocacy Group in Washington
Two of the US’ biggest cannabis industry groups have joined forces, aiming to amplify the collective voice of nearly half a million employees as a new government administration is sworn in.
- Cultivation
What Could Trudeau’s Exit Mean for Cannabis in Canada?
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced last week that he plans to step down as leader of the Liberal Party amid growing internal pressure and falling approval ratings.
- Cultivation
Immediate Investigation into DEA’s Conduct Demanded Ahead of Rescheduling Hearings Amid Fresh Allegations of Bias
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has come under renewed pressure to be removed from the upcoming cannabis rescheduling process amid fresh allegations of bias.
- Cultivation
Finance Experts Mixed on Prospects of Cannabis Capital Infusion Post-Rescheduling
Reaching consensus on hotly debated issues is rare in the cannabis space, especially when it comes to potential ramifications of cannabis rescheduling.
- Policy & Regulation
Germany’s Poll-Leading Party Eyes Rollback of Cannabis Reforms as Elections Loom
While little common ground was found during Friday’s debate, the well-trodden rhetoric from each side emphasised that the implementation of CanG remains a controversial and divisive issue in Germany.
- Policy & Regulation
What Does the Collapse of Germany’s Government Mean for Cannabis?
Mere hours after the results of the US election became clear, sending North American cannabis stocks into freefall, Germany’s ruling traffic light coalition all but collapsed, throwing the future of Europe’s largest and most promising cannabis market into uncertain territory.
- Adult-Use
Texas Cities Vote to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession in Another Election Win for Industry
In another promising win for cannabis during this fervent election cycle, three Texas cities have voted to approve the decriminalisation of cannabis possession.
- Adult-Use
Florida & North Dakota Vote Against Cannabis Legalization, But Nebraska Approves Medical Cannabis Bills
Beyond the presidential result, yesterday key cannabis reform votes took place across numerous states, poised to have a significant impact the US cannabis industry.
