Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
A federal appeals court has ruled that the government must prove that people who use marijuana “pose a risk of future danger” if it wants to justify applying a law banning cannabis consumers from owning firearms. In its opinion on Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit sided with a federal district…
Federal Appeals Court Says Government Must Prove Marijuana Users ‘Pose Read More »
CBD has shown “promising” results to reduce inflammation and cognitive decline associated with aging, according to a recent government-funded study. Researchers at University of Lethbridge and McGill University investigated the effects of non-intoxicating cannabidiol on aging mice, testing to see how long-term administration of CBD would impact memory, motor control functions and coordination that are…
CBD ‘Improves Cognitive Decline Associated With Aging,’ Study Shows Read More »
President Donald Trump’s recent comments on cannabis rescheduling landed as the top trending storyline that Cannabis Business Times’ readers did not want to miss out on this month.Nearly seven months after his inauguration, Trump broke his silence on the cannabis reform topic during a White House press conference on Aug. 11, when he told reporters…
Trump’s Rescheduling Decision, Congressman’s Marijuana 1-to-3 Act Lead CBT’s Top Read More »
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Pennsylvania governor not giving up cannabis legalization push (Newsletter: August Read More »
Cultivation Due to the federal illegality of cannabis, no one is truly sure how many species of cannabis there are. However, sativa, indica and ruderalis are typically considered the three main species of cannabis, with top strains of each of these species sometimes combined to create hybrids. Published on August 28, 2025 Cannabis Ruderalis Although…
Species of Cannabis: Ruderalis and Hybrids Read More »
Over the past four decades, treating diseases with medical marijuana has been on the rise. The credibility of cannabis has grown in the medical community as a possible solution to treat chronic conditions and diseases. While marijuana hasn’t demonstrated that it is the ultimate solution or cure to end a disease in general, it can…
7 Diseases That Can Be Treated with Medical Marijuana Read More »
Colombian lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would nationally legalize marijuana—with a House committee taking the first step in an extensive legislative process to enact the reform. The First Committee of the House of Representatives passed the legislation from Rep. Alejandro Ocampo last week, clearing it for consideration in the full chamber.…
Colombian Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization Bill As President Criticizes Read More »
For some time now, advertising has been a thorn in the side of weed companies. Censorship on multiple platforms doesn’t help matters, and the effects of these outdated measures can be seen in the numbers. But now, Google seems to be timidly moving to change this, by launching a pilot program to allow cannabis ads…
Stepping Stones: Google Will Allow Cannabis Ads in Canada, For Read More »
Colombia is among the countries that have had the most back-and-forth on cannabis regulation—perhaps rivaled only by Mexico (and, of course, the US). Congress has already debated the issue a grand total of eight times, but has never reached a real outcome. Last week, the First Committee of the House of Representatives approved a constitutional…
Colombian President Slams Congress for Stalling on Cannabis Legalization Read More »
The top law officers from both blue and red states are calling on congressional leaders in the U.S. House and Senate to take up legislation to provide a safe harbor to financial institutions wishing to service the cannabis industry.The bipartisan group of attorneys general from 28 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. territories sent a…
32 Attorneys General Tell Congress to Pass SAFER Banking for Read More »
