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EU Cannabis Harmonization: Toward a Unified European Cannabis Policy
European Union member states push for cannabis policy harmonization as Germany's legalization creates momentum for a continent-wide regulatory framework.
Cannabis Rescheduling Advances: Schedule III Is Within Reach
The cannabis rescheduling process advances significantly in 2024 as the DEA moves forward with the proposed rule to move cannabis to Schedule III.
THCA Regulation Debates: States Take Action in 2024
States are taking action on THCA regulation as the hemp-derived cannabinoid market grows. The 2024 Farm Bill debates could reshape the entire landscape.
The THCA Loophole: How Hemp-Derived Products Are Challenging Cannabis Regulation
THCA products derived from hemp are creating regulatory chaos, blurring the line between hemp and cannabis and forcing a national debate about the Farm Bill.
DEA Cannabis Rescheduling Review: The Beginning of the End for Schedule I
The DEA begins a historic review of cannabis scheduling, potentially moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III and transforming the entire industry overnight.
Germany Finalizes Cannabis Legalization Plans: Europe Prepares
Germany's health minister presents final cannabis legalization plans, outlining a two-pillar approach that could launch Europe's first major recreational market.
Germany Announces Cannabis Legalization Plans: Europe's Biggest Market
Germany's coalition government announces plans to legalize recreational cannabis, potentially creating Europe's largest legal cannabis market.
Netherlands Cannabis Policy: The Coffeeshop Supply Chain Experiment
The Netherlands launches its regulated cannabis supply experiment, testing legal cultivation for coffeeshops and rethinking decades-old cannabis policy.
SAFE Banking Act: Progress Toward Cannabis Financial Inclusion
The SAFE Banking Act advances through Congress, promising to unlock financial services for cannabis businesses and transform how the industry operates.
EU CBD Regulations: Navigating the European Cannabis Market
The European Union clarifies its CBD regulatory framework, opening doors for cannabis businesses and technology providers across the continent.
The Green Wave of 2020: Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota Legalize
Four more states legalize recreational cannabis on Election Day 2020, bringing the total to 15 states plus D.C. The legalization momentum is now irreversible.
Mexico's Path to Cannabis Legalization: What It Means for North America
Mexico's Supreme Court has declared cannabis prohibition unconstitutional, setting the stage for full legalization. A fully legal North American cannabis market is within reach.