Jon
Jon is a writer based (mainly) in two non-legal jurisdictions outside of North America. He likes any topic that covers freedom and new economies/industries.
‘Everything That’s Wrong With America Is Exacerbated in the Marijuana Industry’
America is rife with government and corporate rackets, small businesses struggle to profit while they and the "working poor" are...
Regulate CBD Soon or We Will, Congress Tells FDA
Federal lawmakers are joining private U.S. industry groups to demand action from the Food and Drug Administration on cannabis regulation....
Peru Drug Raid Exposed Anti-Cannabis Hypocrisy, Led to Medical Use Law
A 2017 drug bust in Peru has played a role in shifting public opinion on cannabis across Latin America. The...
Legal Cannabis Sales Will Grow to $40bn… If You Get the Regulation Right
Sales in regulated cannabis markets grew 20 percent in 2018 and this is set to hit 36 percent, according to...
New York Fails to Pass Cannabis Bill, Advocates Urge Governor to Intervene
Despite a last-minute lobbying campaign, it appears the New York State Senate has missed a key deadline to vote on...
No Gummy Bears: Canada to Allow Cannabis Edibles, but Wants to Protect Kids
Cannabis edibles are coming to Canada at last -- but regulators will keep a tight leash on what form they...
Health the Main Driver in Support for US Cannabis Legalization
Medicinal treatment is the most popular reason for Americans to support cannabis legalization in 2019, according to poll results released...
Gofire Tries App-Based Crowdsourcing Approach to Dosage
One problem facing the cannabis-curious of all ages and reasons is dosage. How much are you supposed to take, and...
France to Start Two-Year Medical Marijuana Trial ASAP
France is about to embark on a two-year medical marijuana trial, due to start "very quickly in the coming weeks"....
Illinois Legislature Votes for Legal Recreational Use, Pardons for Cannabis Convictions
Illinois will become the 11th U.S. state to legalize adult recreational cannabis use legal, after its (66-47) and Senate (37-17)...