Category - Legality

In order to prevent the ongoing war between drug cartels and security forces in the country, Mexico’s newly-appointed interior minister has suggested that she will push for cannabis decriminalization. The interior...

For over a decade, Israel has been at the forefront of research and development in the field of medical cannabis. In fact, it could be argued that the most famous name in cannabis is Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli...

In a bizarrely dated statement, the South Australian Government have announced a ‘War on Drugs’, which will include dramatically increasing the penalties for cannabis possession. The new regulations will see...

According to a new poll, more Americans than ever are supporting the nationwide legalization of recreational cannabis. The Center for American Progress, who compiled the data from the poll, announced that for the first...

Even though nine states and Washington, D.C. have legalized the recreational use of marijuana and another 29 states have legalized the medicinal use of cannabis, many employers still require pre-employment drug...

Over the last week in the United Kingdom, the story of young Billy Caldwell has seen a wave of cannabis news hit the mainstream media. The leading headline on the BBC News at 10 last Saturday, which reaches viewing...

On the most fundamental level, a trademark is a source-identifying “Mark” (a name, logo, slogan, sound) which is tethered to a good/service and enables a consumer who observes this mark (while on a good) to immediately...

In a league table of nation’s where you wouldn’t want to be caught with drugs of any kind on your persons, it’s safe to say that Thailand would be vying for the championship title. All too often, we...

4/20 is perhaps the most famous catchphrase amongst those submerged in cannabis culture. On April 20th every year, at 4:20 pm, the stars align for all those who love the plant. This day is heavily celebrated, with...

When Author, Screenwriter and Los Angeles Times contributor Mark Haskell-Smith set about writing his first non-fiction book, he likely had no idea just how incredible a  journey he was about to undertake. Venturing deep...

With the rise of Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists (SCRAs) in the UK, mostly reported as SPICE or MAMBA in the media, do you know the differences between them and Cannabis? Firstly let’s talk about the...

Tomorrow marks a very important day for the future of medical cannabis in the United Kingdom. Paul Flynn MP will be presenting the #ElizbethBriceBill for the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes in a...

Before understanding the importance of trademarks specific to the marijuana industry, it is critical to first gain a deeper understanding of trademarks in the general sense and how they impact consumer-purchasing...

2018 is an exciting year for both the Bitcoin and Cannabis industries. The former’s gradual societal acceptance combined with its increased accessibility means that its market value is at an all-time high and is...

In another move sure to upset supporters of legal cannabis access, Jeff Sessions has removed a law put in place by the Obama Administration, which could see federal crackdowns on cannabis users and cultivators, even in...

You would be hard pressed to find a place in the world where New Year’s celebrations were crazier than in California. Not only did residents celebrate the start of 2018, they also welcomed in new recreational...

In a momentous move for the country, Norway’s parliament have voted to decriminalize all drugs, including cannabis. The Scandinavian nation will be just the second country in Europe to follow such practices and...

Despite remaining an illegal substance, Canadians are already consuming as much cannabis as they are wine, according to a new report. The federal statistics agency in Canada estimated that in 2015, 4.9 million citizens...

As entrepreneurs and creators, we are forever striving to cultivate the ever-elusive quality of ingenuity.  Indeed, it would not be hyperbolic to suggest that this intangible force is truly the lifeblood of any...

A new survey has revealed that health professionals in the United States are now overwhelmingly in favour of children with cancer having access to medical cannabis. The journal who published the study, Pediatrics, sent...

Yet another South American country has taken its first step in the legal cannabis industry. On Tuesday, Paraguay passed a bill creating a state-sponsored system to import cannabis seeds and cultivate strains for medical...

In a study conducted by the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University, alcohol sales in states where medical marijuana is legal have decreased significantly. 2000 counties across legal states were analysed...

So you think your cannabis strain is unique, special and you want to protect it. Well, can you?  Can you really protect a plant? Should cannabis breeders even be able to protect a plant?  Clearly, the policy questions...

“I hate television. I hate it as much as peanuts. But I can’t stop eating peanuts”. Orson Welles’ famous quote on society’s adoration of the television has never been more prevalent than in today’s society...