The cannabis industry has gone global, and this fall, the conversation comes to Florida. On October 2–3, 2025, the Cannabis Law, Accounting & Business (CLAB) Conference & Expo will host its 8th annual gathering at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The theme is “The Globalization of Cannabis,” with two days of panels, networking,
A New York Supreme Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction that protects more than 150 licensed cannabis dispensaries from being forced to relocate or shut down after the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) abruptly changed how it measures distance from schools. The decision is the first major victory for a coalition of operators,
The intersection between cannabis prohibitionism and police brutality It’s 7 pm on a Friday, and I’ve been walking home for the past half hour or so. I’m on the homestretch, and I can see my favourite fast food joint in the distance. I ran in the morning, cleaned the house, and stopped by a friend’s
From the onset of cannabis criminalization, prohibitionists have sought to advance their agenda — to unduly influence public opinion — by sensationalizing the supposed strength of cannabis. In the 1930s, while lobbying for the first-ever federal ban on cannabis, Bureau of Narcotics Commissioner Harry Anslinger alleged that the marijuana of a century ago was so uniquely potent
Walk into almost any dispensary today and you’ll hear it: “This one’s testing at 32%.” Budtenders pitch high-THC flower as if it were golden nuggets, consumers rush to grab the jars with the highest numbers, and brands plaster the percentage like a badge of honor. In today’s market, potency percentages aren’t just a selling point—they’ve
Fearmongering, blaming mothers, and even talk of a so-called “magic cure for autism” were featured in controversial remarks by President Trump. He cited what critics called a “high-quality” science’ report, though outlets like The Guardian challenged its credibility. During his speech, Trump described the rise in autism diagnoses as a “horrible crisis,” a topic he
As prohibitionist policies tighten, drug users find loopholes to keep using, often at the expense of their own health. There even seems to be a direct relationship: the stricter the state control, the more dangerous the alternative substances developed to circumvent the law. Because there’s no shortage of opportunists who, in the absence of efficient
For the first time, Latin America will host a gathering of the world’s leading minds in psychedelics, mental health, and longevity. On October 8–10, Buenos Aires will become the stage for LaPsyConf, a three-day conference bringing together scientists, regulators, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore the future of therapeutic innovation. Psychedelics at the Center of a
The Latinas in Cannabis Summit returns to Los Angeles on September 27, 2025, marking its third year as one of the most impactful gatherings for Latina professionals and enthusiasts in the cannabis industry. Hosted at The River LA in Frogtown and presented in collaboration with Eaze, the one-day event has become a cornerstone of Hispanic
Every grower wants bigger buds. Healthy plants. The kind of trichomes that glisten, with terpene and cannabinoid content that deliver the perfect full-spectrum high. That’s the goal, whether your setup is in the backyard, a basement, or squeezed into a spare closet—you want your plants to reach their full potential. But somewhere along the way,
