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Red Light, Green Light for European Cannabis: Germany Goes to the Polls; Switzerland Eyes Pole Position on Cannabis Reform

Canna Law Blog

Germany goes to the polls Germanys snap elections on February 23, 2025, have the cannabis industry watching closely. If Merz partners with center-left parties, repealing German cannabis laws would be difficult. In this scenario, pilot programs for cannabis commerce might halt, but full repeal appears improbable.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

Three years after Thailand became the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis , its groundbreaking policy may collapse under political turmoil. The recent exit of the pro-cannabis Bhumjaithai Party from the ruling coalition, has left prohibitionists in control. This marriage of convenience was doomed from the start.

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How a Lawyer Can Aid Cannabis Entrepreneurs in Starting and Growing their Business

Connor & Connor PLLC

Starting a cannabis business can be both exciting and challenging. With the rapid expansion of the cannabis industry, entrepreneurs face a range of legal and regulatory hurdles that can make the process daunting. However, having an experienced cannabis lawyer by your side can significantly streamline the process and minimize risks.

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Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

Canna Law Blog

The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for small businesses operating in compliance with state law (and for some, in compliance with federal law) – especially those selling hemp-derived foods, supplements, and cosmetics (collectively, Consumable Hemp Products).

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Illinois Industrial Hemp Act amendments receive second notice

Illinois News Joint

The provision now states, “All licensees and registrants shall be subject to inspections at the discretion of the Department to ensure compliance with the Act. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Oregon’s Ballot Measure 119: Time’s Almost Up?

Canna Law Blog

If youre a cannabis business that cannot hurdle the paywall, the most important takeaway is that Judge Simon promised a ruling before May 22, when the OLCC license for one of the challengers expires. I just hope that our cannabis industry clients arent stuck with it. In other words, this thing is teetering. So, they are not.

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Dutchie Crashes Again on 4202024

CannaEffect

More than six thousand cannabis retail clients in the United States and Canada use Dutchie’s point-of-sale and e-commerce software to process over one million orders per day. Its technology enables yearly cannabis sales of $14 billion and more. That service powers many of the world’s leading enterprises.