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Nov 30
OCCRP Investigation: Real Estate Deal With Royal Raises Questions About Drug Trafficker’s Business in Dubai

Convicted Italian drug trafficker Raffaele Imperiale became a major cocaine trafficker after moving to the Netherlands in the early 1990s. He briefly lived in Spain before moving to Dubai and “masquerading” as a real estate developer in the 2010s. Soon, both Spain and Italy issued warrants and extradition requests for him. They went unanswered, but Imperiale did […]

Nov 30
Germany: NLG: Federal Council votes against the intoxication clause

German Cannabis Business Association reports NLG: Federal Council votes against the intoxication clause Last Friday, a majority of the Federal Council voted against the intoxication clause. This represents a stage success on the road to abolition. The BvCW had contacted all state agriculture ministers about this last week. Prior to this, several Bundesrat committees had recommended retaining […]

Nov 30
kraut invest – “Cannabis imports on track for record highs in 2024 – significant increase in the third quarter”

The quantities of medical cannabis imported into Germany continue to rise rapidly. According to the BfArM, German importers and wholesalers imported 20.1 tonnes in the third quarter alone. In the first quarter – when medical cannabis was still classified as a narcotic – the quantity was 8.1 tonnes. A total of almost 40 tonnes were […]

Nov 30
Germany: Freiburg Regional Court confirms trade in industrial hemp as legal

German Cannabis Business Association Dr. Ferdinand Weis, lawyer specializing in cannabis law and BvCW board member, has achieved another success for the Green Brothers in court. The Freiburg Regional Court ruled that the trade in industrial hemp (up to 0.1% THC) does not fall under the prohibited cannabis business, he reported on LinkedIn. This decision, which was based on the […]

Nov 30
Media Report – Germany: Most of Frankfurt’s medical practices continue to reject medical cannabis

The collection of a mail-order pharmacy shows that bureaucracy and gaps in knowledge slow down the willingness to prescribe cannabis therapy. Therapy with medical cannabis is not particularly highly regarded by doctors in Frankfurt seven years after legalization. At least if you look at the results of an examination of the shipping pharmacy mycare.de. Out […]

Nov 30
Membership Fees For German Cannabis Clubs Aren’t Cheap

The German Cannabis Business Assoc writes Cannabis cultivation associations: High fees in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria When the Consumer Cannabis Act comes into force, fees will be charged in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria for the application of cultivation associations to cover the administrative costs. In Schleswig-Holstein, the costs depend heavily on the amount of testing required and can […]

Nov 30
Germany: The Conference of Ministers of Justice propose a resolution to amend the Cannabis Act, allowing authoriries to re-access surveillance for illegal cannabis growers and distributors

German Cannabis Business Association Conference of Justice Ministers calls for adjustments following partial legalization of cannabis 2024-11-21 | The Conference of Ministers of Justice (JuMiKo) will discuss a proposed resolution to amend the Cannabis Act on November 28, 2024. Berlin Senator for Justice Felor Badenberg criticizes the fact that important investigative instruments such as telecommunications surveillance, online searches and […]

Nov 30
The Gamification of Slots: Borrowing Tactics from Video Game Design

Online slot machines have come a long way since their simple fruit-themed reels and basic gameplay. Today, they resemble something much more engaging and interactive—almost like a video game experience. This transformation is part of a broader trend in the world of online gaming, where game developers are incorporating elements of gamification to make slot […]

Nov 30
Once the Face of the State’s Cannabis Loan Fund, He Now Fears Foreclosure

All cameras were on Roland Conner when he first opened, but in a fate experienced by other store operators, his deal’s costly requirements are threatening his dreams. In June, Roland… The post Once the Face of the State’s Cannabis Loan Fund, He Now Fears Foreclosure appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana […]

Nov 30
Cannabis caregivers and large grow sites will soon be illegal in Hawaii, impacting thousands

HawaiiNewsNowThousands of Hawaii medical cannabis patients depend on caregivers to grow and process marijuana for them as medicine. But those caregivers will be illegal in just a few weeks, along… The post Cannabis caregivers and large grow sites will soon be illegal in Hawaii, impacting thousands appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and […]