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Over the week of December 15–21, 2025 , the global cannabis sector experienced a wave of significant developments spanning regulation, enforcement, market consolidation, and industry strategy. Canada continued to navigate a maturing but increasingly competitive legal market while strengthening policy enforcement and corporate positioning. In the United States, landmark federal actions and political debate reshaped expectations for the future of legalization and commercial ope

The cannabis industry did not slow down last week. From December 8 to 14, 2025, Canada, the United States, and international markets all saw major policy moves, corporate shifts, enforcement actions, and early positioning for 2026. While MJBizCon buzz carried through the week, the real story was how regulators and operators worldwide recalibrated for a rapidly changing landscape. Below are the top ten stories from each region, rewritten as quick 3–5 sentence narratives to giv

Last week, the legal cannabis industry gathered in Las Vegas for MJBizCon, the annual event where operators, analysts, and global stakeholders meet face-to-face rather than via Zoom. After a year marked by price compression, stalled federal reform, and rising compliance costs, the mood in Vegas was not despairing. It was energizing. Exhibitors showcased automation, rapid testing systems, new retail models, and sustainability technology. Investors returned in cautious but deli

We are excited to support Judd’s latest announcement on LinkedIn as we kick off December at MJBizCon. This week marks a major moment for our team as we connect with industry leaders, explore new partnerships and share the work we have been doing across commercialization, operations and Agile leadership. To add a little fun to the week, we are running a December giveaway for a Nanopresso portable espresso maker. Anyone who signs up for our newsletter or Judd’s Substack will re

Last week marked one of the most significant periods we’ve seen in cannabis this quarter, with major regulatory changes, market corrections, enforcement actions, and global policy updates all happening at once. From Canada’s ongoing push toward a fully legalized, compliant, and competitive market, to the United States tightening federal controls on hemp-derived THC, to international regulators redefining standards in Europe and beyond, the industry saw progress on nearly ever

As cannabis markets continue to evolve worldwide, the past week brought a wave of notable developments across regulatory changes, business growth, public health research, and international milestones. From Canada’s efforts to regulate cannabis retail density to the U.S. government’s crackdown on hemp-derived THC, and Germany’s expansion of cannabis clubs, these stories reflect the fast-moving nature of a rapidly maturing global industry. Below is a region-by-region breakdown

The cannabis sector just witnessed a wave of significant developments across policy, business, and public health, with significant implications for investors, operators, and policymakers worldwide. In Canada, federal budget reforms are reshaping the medical cannabis landscape, while new data shows youth use is declining post-legalization.In the U.S., Congress is cracking down on hemp-derived THC, key elections signal a pro-reform shift, and Gallup confirms legalization remai

The week of October 27 – November 2, 2025, proved pivotal for the cannabis industry across Canada, the United States, and beyond. In just a few days, cannabis made headlines in law, business, and society, underscoring both how far normalization has come and how many challenges remain. Developments ranged from major policy moves (including an unprecedented Supreme Court petition to challenge federal prohibition in the U.S.) to new insights into public opinion (a Canadian poll

From Canada to the United States to far-flung international markets, the week of October 20–26, 2025, showcased cannabis’ evolving landscape and the contrasts in how different regions are adapting. In Canada, seven years into federal legalization, the focus was on refining a maturing market: policymakers floated changes like privatizing cannabis distribution to better combat illicit sales, businesses marked new milestones, and researchers released fresh insights on cannabis’

This week’s cannabis news highlights just how dynamic and far-reaching the industry has become, and over the week of October 13–19, 2025, top stories from Canada, the United States, and around the world spanned everything from high-stakes law and policy shifts to major business moves, health and research breakthroughs, enforcement crackdowns, and cultural milestones. It’s a showcase of cannabis touching all corners of society, law, policy, business, health, research, enforcem

In highly regulated industries like cannabis, pharmaceuticals, or biotech, agility is often viewed as a paradox of compliance. How can you innovate quickly when regulators must scrutinize every move? The answer lies not in increasing process speed but in psychological safety, the unseen condition that enables teams to challenge assumptions, identify risks early, and learn without fear of blame. When employees feel safe speaking up, questioning procedures, or admitting uncerta

Between October 6 and October 12, 2025, the global cannabis landscape witnessed a flurry of developments, from shifting regulatory frameworks and enforcement crackdowns to major financial turnarounds and public health debates. In Canada, retail strikes, recall alerts, and corporate earnings painted a dynamic, and sometimes turbulent, panorama of the legal market’s growth and growing pains. In the United States, federal inaction on rescheduling, state-level policy maneuvers, a

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