Legal & Regulatory

The Netherlands Attempts to Streamline Legal Cannabis Trial Before Full Launch

The Netherlands legal cannabis experiment aims to regulate the industry to address issues like black market sourcing by coffeeshops, with…

2 months ago

Amsterdam Unable to Participate in Dutch Cannabis Experimentation

The Dutch Parliament has rejected Amsterdam's inclusion in its legal cannabis cultivation and distribution experiment, maintaining the number of participating…

2 months ago

Hawaii Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Hawaii Senate has approved a bill, SB 3335, to legalize and regulate adult use of cannabis. The bill includes…

2 months ago

Cannabis-smoking January 6 Protester Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

"Stop the Steal" protester, Brandon Craig Fellows was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for his participation in the January…

2 months ago

End of Cannabis in Thailand: Health Ministry Implements Ban

Thailand's Ministry of Health is implementing a ban on recreational cannabis use by the end of the year, aiming to…

2 months ago

Law Enforcement Identity Checks on Cannabis Consumers Deemed “Ineffective”

A study has revealed a significant portion of law enforcement officers in France doubt the effectiveness of identity checks, particularly…

2 months ago

The German Medical Cannabis Market Could Be Worth 3 Billion Euros

The German medical cannabis market has the potential to reach 1.7 billion euros by 2025, driven by recent legislative changes…

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American Tennis Player Casey Kania Suspended for 2 Years After Positive Cannabis Test

American tennis player Casey Kania has been suspended for two years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) due to…

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Former President of Honduras Charged With Corruption and Collusion With Drug Cartels

Former President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernandez, has been accused of corruption and aiding drug cartels. He now faces sentences…

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Australian Lawmakers Hold Hearing Day on Cannabis Legalization

The Australian Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee held a hearing on the Cannabis Legalization Bill 2023, which proposes…

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