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Curaleaf and B Noble announced as Business of Cannabis: New York Sessions sponsors
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Business of Cannabis New York Sessions event at Williamsburg Hotel on 9 December
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First Sessions event to feature Fab 5 Freddy and Khadijah Tribble discussing B Noble
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Tickets available for Business of Cannabis New York Sessions
eventbrite.caEvents & Industry
Europe
7 stories- Over 181 NGOs sign petition calling for INCB Cannabis Control Initiative transparency
BusinessCannRegulation
- French ANSM grants first licence for agronomic and genetic research to Overseed
BusinessCannFRRegulation
- Germany's cannabis imports almost doubled in first half of 2021 to under 9,000 kg
Cannabis TerapeuticaDEMedical
- UK cannabis businesses gain access to SEIS and EIS funds via Óskare Capital
BusinessCannGBBusiness & Investment
- Denmark approves registration of first locally produced cannabis extract by Little Green Pharma
Pondering PotDKMedical
- Misinformation in Netherlands sees patients buying cannabis at coffeeshops rather than under prescription
Cannabis IndustrieNLMedical
- Lithuania introduces new cannabis laws legalising domestic hemp market
HempTodayLTHemp & CBD
United States
10 stories- California to introduce standardised cannabis testing in January 2023
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
- Study finds 18–35 year-olds 4 times as likely to use cannabis frequently
CannabizUSHealth & Science
- US lawmakers push for NDAA changes to protect banks dealing with cannabis
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Harborside announces business combination with Urbn Leaf, renamed StateHouse
New Cannabis VenturesUSBusiness & Investment
- US senator pushes for hemp-based packaging to replace synthetic plastic
CanexUSHemp & CBD
- Wisconsin Democrats introduce bill to decriminalise cannabis with Republican support
shepherdexpress.comUSAdult-use
- Kentucky lawmaker proposes to decriminalise cannabis possession and cultivation
wkyufm.orgUSAdult-use
- Survey finds 72% of chronic pain providers have been asked about medical cannabis
painnewsnetwork.orgUSMedical
- Bespoke Financial raises US$125 million to expand cannabis lending capacity
New Cannabis VenturesUSBusiness & Investment
- Minnesota Department of Health expands programme to allow cannabis edibles access
kstp.comUSMedical
Canada
8 stories- Canada's cannabis market continues downward trend with 5.5% November index drop
New Cannabis VenturesCABusiness & Investment
- Greenway Greenhouse's Q1 revenue reaches C$1.5 million after September market listing
420 IntelCABusiness & Investment
- Avicanna brings NBA player Al Harrington's Viola cannabis company to Canadian market
420 IntelCABusiness & Investment
- Seed & Stone becomes first cannabis company approved for Delta council dispensary
peacearchnews.comCAAdult-use
- New Brunswick to allow more cannabis dispensaries to combat black market sales
CBCCARegulation
- Manitoba Métis Federation to form partnerships for medicinal cannabis research
Toronto StarCAMedical
- Nextleaf announces Glacial Gold products available nationwide for medical patients
ProactiveCABusiness & Investment
- HEXO may be under investigation over alleged Hells Angels employee link
Business of CannabisCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
7 stories- Jamaica launches campaign to fight cannabis stigma and promote industry
Marijuana MomentJMRegulation
- Anvisa approves eighth cannabis-based product for pharmacy distribution
SechatBRMedical
- Brazilian drug policy discussions prevent liberalising cannabis distribution
SechatBRRegulation
- Barbados receives first medical cannabis import from MediPharm Labs
Technical420BBMedical
- Costa Rica passes bill proposing legalisation of medicinal cannabis and hemp
ameliarueda.comCRRegulation
- University of São Paulo introduces medical cannabis course to curriculum
SechatBRMedical
- Argentina's Institute of Judicial Affairs offers course on medicinal cannabis framework
El PlanteoARMedical
Africa & Middle East
8 stories- Cookies announces European expansion through partnership with InterCure
Business WireILBusiness & Investment
- InterCure predicts revenue of up to £59 million after reporting record sales in its third quarter of 2021.
BusinessCannBusiness & Investment
- Israel's IMC Cannabis acquires Oranim to become leading medical distributor
New Cannabis VenturesILBusiness & Investment
- BOL Pharma sets profit records for Israeli cannabis company
Cannabis Magazine (Israel)ILBusiness & Investment
- UAE relaxes penalties for travellers arriving with THC-containing products
english.alaraby.co.ukAERegulation
- Israel's 105,000 medical cannabis patients entitled to 4 tons monthly
Cannabis Magazine (Israel)ILMedical
- South African company exports to Brazil, receives SAHPRA approval for anxiety products
Cannabiz AfricaZABusiness & Investment
- Roots enters South African cannabis market after Cherry Irrigation deal
StockheadZABusiness & Investment
APAC
1 story- Court sets aside death sentence for student who trafficked cannabis to Malaysia
tbsnews.netMYRegulation
Oceania
5 stories- ECS Botanics signs AU$4.9 million deal to supply Cannvalate with medical resin
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- Australian medical cannabis company to provide subsidised products to patients
Hemp GazetteAUMedical
- New Zealand cannabis industry continues growth with acquisition deals
ScoopNZBusiness & Investment
- Approximately 1,250 NZ doctors and pharmacists sign up to medical cannabis platform
CannabizNZMedical
- Legalise Cannabis NSW party calls for member registration for state elections
CannabizAUAdult-use
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