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First Medical Cannabis Prescription Issued in South Africa

Kwanda Mtetwa, who suffers from chronic pain after being injured in a serious motorcycle accident, was recently issued South Africa’s first-ever legal medical cannabis prescription. This is a major milestone for South Africa!

Strategies for Social Equity Success in the Cannabis Industry

As legal cannabis booms, there is an unprecedented opportunity to ensure people in communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition can participate in and benefit from this industry.

Cannabis Business Leaders Should Look Into These Investments

As you look towards making investments for your business, there are a number of important trends to keep in mind.

Enlighten: Smart Tech Solutions to Set Your Cannabis Brand Apart

As of July 2020, there were 111 active adult-use licenses in the state of Michigan.With so many options available to customers, how can a Michigan provisioning center stand out from the crowd?

Effort to Legalize Cannabis in Sri Lanka Gains Momentum

Sri Lanka doesn’t usually come up too often when discussing cannabis legalization. However, Thusitha Balasuriya, who is the leader of Sri Lanka’s Social Democratic Party, called on the Sri Lanka president and government to legalize cannabis for adult use. Legalizing cannabis could be a game changer for Sri Lanka.

Current Trends in Banking for Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs)

Understanding the implications of doing business with a cannabis- related business is both challenging and necessary. Let's take a closer look at the evolving banking landscape and the challenges CRBs face.

What Cannabis-Buying Apps Mean for Consumers & Retailers

With the popularity of smart phone apps, this means a whole new experience for many cannabis sellers and buyers.

Quick Hits: State by State Cannabis Updates

In this week’s Quick Hits, we take a closer look at the latest cannabis updates state by state

Quick Hits: The Latest in Cannabis News

Get your quick fix in the latest cannabis news all before you finish your daily wake and bake. See what’s new in legalization, research, and activism. Get your cannabis news, now.

Potent Cannabis Crossing Border Into Mexico

According to various media reports, high-potency cannabis is being smuggled from the United States to Mexico at an increasing rate.

Will Mexico Become the Top Legal Cannabis Producer in 2021?

When Mexico legalizes cannabis, the country has the potential to become a legal international cultivation powerhouse.

Michigan's Incredible Growth is Creating a Cash Surplus for Retailers

Michigan customers spend more than $84 per transaction. This is great news for retailers, but how are cannabis business owners keeping track of all that cash?

Colombia (Finally!) Legalizes Dried Medical Cannabis Flower Exports

Colombia gave the go-ahead for exports of dried cannabis for medical and other industries. The Latin American country took another step to develop its marijuana industry, where progress has been slow despite its high potential. After initially being strongly opposed to legalization, President Ivan Duque signed a decree lifting a...

Quick Hits: Huge Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis is now legal in Mexico and will be legal in Virginia starting July 1st. The US Supreme Court questions continuing federal cannabis prohibition.

Mexico Decriminalizes Adult-Use Cannabis in Remarkable Move

These are historic times for Mexico. On June 28, Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis. The Court’s 8-3 ruling came in response to increased calls for decriminalization, with the goal of reducing drug-related cartel violence in the region. Prohibition was declared unconstitutional in 2018...

Quick Hits: More States Legalize Cannabis

Connecticut legalizes cannabis. Rhode Island Senate approves adult-use cannabis. Cannabis will be legal in Virginia starting July 1. Cannabis news, now.

New Israeli Coalition Affirms Support for Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in history. The cannabis plant is exponentially safer than alcohol, however, it continues to be prohibited in many countries and coalitions. Prohibition has ruined countless lives across the globe over the span of many decades. That harm extends well beyond an initial...