SAFE Banking Act: What is It and Who Will Benefit?
The cannabis industry in the US took a significant step towards the mainstream this week following the passage of the SAFE Banking Act 2018. The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of passing ... [Read]
Where Do the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis Legalization?
Support for cannabis legalization has never had as much momentum behind it as it does in 2019, and with the US Presidential Election on the horizon, drug reform policies look set to take center stage ... [Read]
Legalization 2.0 is Coming Soon: What Stocks to Look Out For
In October 2018, Canada made history by officially legalizing the sale of cannabis for recreational use across the country. However, the legislation was not all-sweeping and all-encompassing, as the green light was only given to ... [Read]
Pot Stocks Rejoice: Louisiana Begins Medical Marijuana Sales
Louisiana is officially the first state in the Deep South to legalize medical marijuana, four long years after lawmakers agreed to give patients access. Despite the delay, medical marijuana patients are happy the day has ... [Read]
Cannabis Legalization Could Come to the UK Next: Who Will Capitalize?
Amidst the seemingly endless headlines about Brexit, one story isn't getting enough attention from investors. Controversial new UK Prime Minister Boris Johnston has already appointed two senior aides who support cannabis legalization in the United ... [Read]
Quebec Bans Edibles: Will This Spur on Other Provinces?
The Canadian province of Quebec has announced a ban on edible cannabis products that could appeal to minors. While understandable for reasons of safety, the decision may have a drastic economic effect on the industry, ... [Read]
Cannabis Second Wave Legalization Dates Announced: Who’s Ready?
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Canada for roughly seven months. Well underway, the industry is defining its laws, building its brands, and securing those all-important consumer relationships. But for some time now, producers have ... [Read]
What Does the FDA’s CBD Public Hearing Mean for Hemp Stocks?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public hearing last week to obtain scientific data about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, labeling, marketing, and sale of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds. However, despite lasting ... [Read]
Will New York and New Jersey Ever Jump on the US Marijuana Legalization Bandwagon?
Cannabis investors have no doubt been keeping an eye on US marijuana legalization to see which states will join the 10 states that have fully legalized recreational marijuana. The possibility of more jurisdictions joining the ... [Read]
Could US Cannabis Legislation Affect Canadian Cannabis Negatively?
Impending US cannabis legislation could spell trouble for Canadian stocks The next two years might be make or break for the Canadian cannabis industry. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act just recently passed ... [Read]