Policy

CFN Media Interviews Marco Alfonsi of Canbiola (CANB)

CFN Media recently interviewed Canbiola Inc. (OTC Pink: CANB) CEO Marco Alfonsi at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition. In the interview, Mr. Alfonsi discusses the company’s focus on cannabidiol (CBD), recently introduced product lines, and the reception that these products have received among its early customers. He also talks about the company’s longer-term […]

CFN Media Interviews GreenSpoon Marder

As the number of states legalizing cannabis for medical and/or adult-use continues to climb, so does the need for experts in navigating the complex laws being passed. Greenspoon Marder is a full-service law firm that retains a variety of attorneys dedicated to the emerging cannabis market. From compliance to intellectual property (IP), Greenspoon Marder provides […]

Why is Jeff Sessions So Opposed to Marijuana?

After the Supreme Court unanimously overturned the Marijuana Stamp Act in Leary v. United States in 1969, the US, for a short time, had no Federal marijuana law.  The reprieve was brief as the Controlled Substances Act was signed in 1972 by Richard Nixon. The Act categorized illegal drugs into 3 “Schedules’ according to their […]

The State of Europe’s Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry in Europe is entering an interesting time. In some respects it is similar to the U.S. state market circa 2010. In other ways, however, the market is already different. Political plus market forces are already creating different hybrids here. There is no EU-wide reform. For now, as a result, then, individual states […]

Private Investment is on the Rise in Cannabis Industry

Federal prohibition of cannabis since 1938 has had profoundly negative effects on the ability to re-establish a functioning cannabis industry today: an industry that is expected to be worth about $30 billion by 2021.  Due to its longstanding black market ties, much of the cannabis industry has been financed with private funding.  Though bank restrictions […]

Is CBD Oil Legal in the U.S. and Canada?

The cannabis plant is quite amazing. More than just a naturally growing herb that people choose to smoke for recreational and medical purposes, marijuana has recently risen to the surface as a potential cancer cure. Claimed to reduce pain, improve digestion and aid sleep (among many other things), ganja is said to have therapeutic benefits, of […]

Cannabis, CBD Oil, and Autism: What Do We Know So Far?

With medical marijuana becoming increasingly legal and accessible across the United States, more and more research is being done to learn its potential benefits when it comes to treatment for myriad illnesses and disorders. Prominent among the disorders being looked at are Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD are brain-based disorders that pose social-communication challenges as […]

Can Marijuana Help Lower Blood Pressure?

“Medical marijuana” is often debated, but most opponents don’t realize marijuana has a distinct effect on the cardio-vascular system.  Since the late ‘70’s, correlations between marijuana and blood pressure have been s­­pecifically documented in medical publications.1  In the early 80’s, effects of cannabis specifically on hypertension and glaucoma were published2, and since then, many recent publications establish […]

A Brief History of The DEA’s Battle Against Cannabis Rescheduling

There is another bill in Congress to reschedule marijuana. The bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in April by two Florida representatives Matt Gaetz (R) and Darren Soto (D) would reschedule cannabis as a Schedule III drug. It would do so by amending the Controlled Substances Act. Similar bills have been introduced and even […]

Europe’s Cannabis Industry Could Exceed €18 Billion

North America has been leading the charge when it comes to legalizing cannabis. The highly-fragmented United States’ cannabis industry is expected to grow from $7 billion in 2016 revenue to more than $50 billion in annual revenue over the next decade. In Canada, Deloitte projects that the industry will reach C$20 billion within a year […]

How Swiss Reform Might Lead To Full Cannabis Legalization In Europe

To those who think the U.S. or even Canada leads the way, cannabis legalization is a hot topic in Europe this spring. Here the stakes are also very different if not in some ways higher. “Reform” here always means of the federal variety. And with it, are coming some intriguing proposals particularly this year. Hot […]

Israel Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession

While the United States on a Federal level seems to be going backwards at times with its marijuana policy, other countries are taking new approaches to marijuana enforcement. Portugal has famously decriminalized all drugs. Chile legalized medical cannabis in 2015, and is starting to dispense it this year. Their South American neighbor, Uruguay, legalized recreational […]

Health Canada Mandates Cannabis Testing for Pesticides

Given the cloud of uncertainty that surrounds the legality of cannabis in the United States, if investors and entrepreneurs are looking for more clarity to inform their decisions, then a great place to start is with Canada. As Canada-wide legalization of recreational marijuana is about to be put into place, an increasing number of measures […]

CFN Media at Cannabis Private Investment Summit West

The second annual Cannabis Private Investment Summit West took place on May 3, 2017 at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The event brought together the best and brightest industry thought leaders, private investors, family funds, along with aspiring entrepreneurs and companies. CFN Media filmed the event and interviewed key industry leaders and presenting companies with exclusive interviews and footage […]

What is the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment?

Given marijuana’s mixed legality across the United States — with some states legalizing it medicinally, some recreationally, a few across the board, and some not legalizing it at all — there exists a lot of uncertainty among cannabis businesses and individual users as to which practices they can utilize without the risk of prosecution. To […]

Can You Buy Marijuana at Online Dispensaries?

With the advent of legal cannabis, many people are wondering if online dispensaries are a good option for purchasing their products. There are several websites out there selling different marijuana products, from Cinex bud to CBD capsules. But are these online dispensaries legit – and more importantly, are they legal? Online Marijuana Dispensaries – a […]

What’s the Best Cannabis Strain Database?

Today, we have more choice when it comes to selecting a cannabis strain than ever before. Pot lovers are as excited as a kid in a candy shop, what with the variety of dabs, edibles, oils, and buds flourishing by the day. Understanding which strains and varieties of cannabis you should consume, whether it is […]

What Are the Strongest Cannabis Strains?

The cannabis plant and man’s relationship with it goes back thousands of years. It is widely believed the first cannabis plants evolved in Eurasia, and spread from this general area to all parts of the world. Overtime, humans began to bread cannabis for its fiber, seed and cannabanoid potency. Although cannabis is made up of […]

Top 8 Marijuana Business Ideas

With recreational and medicinal cannabis becoming increasingly legal in the United States, the marijuana industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. In addition to this growth being good news for cannabis investors and enthusiasts, it’s providing a vast range of opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to tap into the pot business. But with so much uncharted […]

Germany’s Most Promising Cannabis Companies

The Green Machine is about to take off in Germany and foreign investors and other companies are paying attention. The German government has now not only made medical use legal and covered under health insurance here, but has put establishment of a domestic regulated industry on the fast track. Many Americans in particular at the […]

What Are the Highest Yielding Cannabis Strains?

Marijuana production truly is on the rise around the States. If someone is not indulging in potent THC by means of smoking, dabbing, vaporizing CBD oil, or one of the many other pot practices one can treat themselves to, chances are they will be growing it. For those who aren’t currently witnessing the flowering stage […]

How Competition Drives Innovation in the Cannabis Industry

Since the historic legalization of cannabis in 2012 for recreational adult use in Colorado and Washington, an entirely new industry, once obscured by the secrecy of the illicit market, has sprouted up. Eight states and D.C. have now legalized recreational cannabis. According to Arcview Market Research, the new economic sector is expected to bring in […]

How Big is the Cannabis Industry?

The cannabis industry is shaping up to be hugely expansive as unprecedented legality and accessibility on the state level open the door to major opportunities for cannabis sales and businesses, both recreationally and medicinally. Some analysts estimate that the legal cannabis industry in the United States will grow to $50 billion by 2026 — eight […]

What Are the Best Cannabis Strains for Pain?

Did you know that there are approximately 1.5 billion people around the world suffering with some kind of chronic pain? Dealing with a debilitating ailment, whether it is a torn ligament, a physical impairment following an accident, or something else that usually requires an over-the-counter remedy for relief purposes, can have an adverse effect on one’s […]

Cannabis Startups to Watch in 2017

The legal cannabis business in the United States is booming. Recent numbers released by New Frontier Data and published by The Cannabist predict the market to be worth a staggering $24 billion by the year 2025. With 29 states having already legalized marijuana for medical and/or adult-use purposes, and more states considering the topic every […]

What Are Dabs & How Do They Work?

As the legal marijuana market expands, more people are introducing weed into their everyday life, whether it is for medicinal, relaxation, or social purposes. In fact, by 2020 the marijuana industry is predicted to create more jobs than manufacturing, with cannabis courses now being offered at a handful of colleges throughout the US. Since so […]

Comprehensive Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Education Presented at New York Expo

Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) Partners with Healthway Education Systems to Offer CME Accredited Program for Healthcare Professionals Educating medical practitioners about the cannabis plant’s potent treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions will be an all-day workshop offered at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) at the Javits Center […]

Tips to Find the Right Medical Marijuana Dispensary Online

You’ve agreed with your doctor that you are going to travel the medical marijuana path? So now how will you choose a medical marijuana dispensary online from the many ones you’ll find? Well, with the right tips, the process of choosing won’t be a challenge in any way. However, you need to get the right […]

Indica vs. Sativa: What’s the Difference?

One of the first questions people who are new to cannabis have is, “what’s the difference between indica and sativa strains?” Both have a variety of benefits, from relieving pain to helping treat opioid addiction. The basic answer is that sativa-dominant strains usually lead to a heady high, boosting energy and creativity, while indicas tend […]

How to Roll a Joint

Smoking a joint packed with potent bud is an enjoyable pastime for many and as the medicinal benefits of cannabis are surfacing, weed use is growing. If you are someone who is intrigued by marijuana’s potential to stimulate creative thinking, instill a feeling of calmness, and even boost the metabolism, learning how to roll a […]