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Mar 17
German Courts Are Saying Nein To Cannabis Advertising

Two short pieces in the German Cannabis Biz Association’s latest newsletter that caught the eye this week. Court prohibits consumer advertising for medicinal cannabis 2025-03-07 | The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court has ruled that advertising for treatments with medicinal cannabis violates the Therapeutic Products Advertising Act. The former platform AlgeaCare from Bloomwell GmbH promised free cannabis treatments on prescription and specifically […]

Mar 17
German Coalition Discussions Exploratory Paper Doesn’t Mention Cannabis

As pointed out by German Cannabis Biz Assoc. They reckon the less said the better Cannabis remains unmentioned in exploratory paper 2025-03-08 | The CDU/CSU and SPD have published their exploratory paper in preparation for coalition negotiations for the next federal government, in which the topic of cannabis is not mentioned. Possible setbacks to the Cannabis Act (CanG) were not discussed, […]

Mar 17
Germany: Possession of Cannabis Seedlings with intention to sell an offence?

Once again the wonderful weekly newsletter from the German Cannabis Assoc highlights a legal issue coming into play in the country Is the possession of cannabis seedlings with the intention of selling them  a trafficking in cannabis, offence The 5th and 6th Criminal Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, the 3rd Criminal Senate says yes   Order of inquiry […]

Mar 17
South Africa Podcast : Is the health minister legally allowed to put a ban on edibles – Ricky Stone, environmental lawyer at Cullinan and Associates

Dan Corder is in conversation with Ricky Stone, environmental lawyer at Cullinan and Associates – to unpack the banning of hemp and cannabis derivatives in any food products. This move is a contradiction to recent law changes that saw the relaxation of cannabis restrictions in South Africa.

Mar 17
EmpowHer: Association for women in the cannabis industry founded in Germany

Association for women in the cannabis industry founded 2025-03-11 | The ECS EmpowHer Cannabis Society e.V. was founded in Berlin – the world’s first registered association to specifically support women in the cannabis industry. The aim is to break down barriers, facilitate access to the industry and network female players. In addition to mentoring and educational opportunities, the association focuses on […]

Mar 17
New Jersey: The Jersey City Quality of Life Task Force confiscates over 13 pounds of marijuana

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Jersey City Quality of Life Task Force, in coordination with municipal, county, and state agencies, conducted a targeted enforcement operation on Saturday, March 9, leading to four arrests, 14 summonses issued, multiple city code violations, and the confiscation of over 13 pounds of marijuana and thousands of untaxed tobacco products. Following […]

Mar 17
Missouri Lawmakers Reject Bill To Regulate Hemp Drinks And Edibles

Marijuana Moment “If somebody wants a product like that, they can very easily get it at a dispensary and that’s where it should be obtained.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A second proposal backed by Missouri’s hemp industry to regulate products like hemp-THC seltzers and edibles was defeated in a House committee Thursday morning, after […]

Mar 17
Algerian army seizes 2.5 tonnes of cannabis

Xinhua ALGIERS, March 15 (Xinhua) — Algeria’s National People’s Army foiled a major drug smuggling attempt from Morocco on Friday, seizing 2.51 tonnes of processed cannabis, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Saturday. A combined army unit intercepted the shipment in the Third Military Region, which covers Algeria’s southwestern provinces along the border with […]

Mar 17
UK Citizens could face 10 years in Thai prison after they are ‘caught smuggling cannabis stuffed inside seven suitcases while returning to UK’

The Daily Mail Four British tourists have been arrested in Thailand for allegedly trying to smuggle cannabis stuffed in seven giant suitcases to the UK. The Brits were pulled aside by suspicious security guards just before they boarded their flight at the airport on the island of Koh Samui yesterday. Shocked officials opened the 32-inch long cases […]

Mar 17
Florida’s Cannabis And Hemp Landscape: Key Regulatory Changes To Watch

Florida’s cannabis and hemp industries are undergoing significant regulatory shifts. From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, here’s what you need to know about the latest developments in the Sunshine State. 1. Legislative efforts to regulate hemp products Senate Bill 1030 proposes tighter restrictions on hemp-derived products, including a ban […]