Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
A historic vote at the United Nations today finally recognised the medicinal value of cannabis – a plant that has been used therapeutically for thousands of years. After a recommendation from experts at the World Health Organisation, the UN’s Commission for Narcotic...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
FORBES – A.J. Herrington After an initial burst of celebration over last week’s House approval of the MORE Act, landmark legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, the hard realization that getting the bill past the finish line and...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
Just days after voting to federally legalize marijuana, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a separate bill meant to promote research into the plant, in part by allowing scientists to access cannabis from state-legal dispensaries. In a voice vote, the chamber...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would make it easier for scientists to conduct marijuana research in states where the drug is legal. The bill passed on a voice vote with strong bipartisan support. It’s the second piece of marijuana legislation passed by the...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
FTC’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New This week the FTC announced settlements with six companies accused of making a broad range of unsubstantiated health claims, including that CBD can treat cancer, heart disease, hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease,...
