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Court Dismisses Cannabis Lawsuit, Calls for Legislative Review

By / July 1, 2024 /

In a significant legal development, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts’s Western Division has dismissed a lawsuit filed by major cannabis companies challenging federal prohibition of their…

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High Times Cannabis Brand Asset Sale Oversight Ends Abruptly

By / June 28, 2024 /

Receiver Terminated in High Times Asset Sale The receiver overseeing the asset sale of High Times, a renowned cannabis brand and magazine, has abruptly ended their involvement with the company.…

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THCA Flower Ban and Hemp Product Restrictions Enforced in Louisiana

By / June 28, 2024 /

Louisiana has implemented new regulations governing the sale of consumable hemp products, setting specific guidelines for THC content and product types while addressing concerns over public health and regulatory oversight.…

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Bipartisan Bill Proposes Cannabis Research Centers of Excellence

By / June 28, 2024 /

In a significant bipartisan effort, lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a federal cannabis research agenda and designating “Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research” at universities.…

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New Hampshire Poll: Strong Support Emerges for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

By / June 24, 2024 /

University of New Hampshire Poll Shows Strong Support for Cannabis Legalization A recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire reveals robust backing among Granite State residents for the…

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DeSantis Admits Hemp Ban Veto Aimed at Rallying Industry Against Cannabis Legalization

By / June 21, 2024 /

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) acknowledged that his recent veto of a bill banning intoxicating hemp products was partly to engage the industry in opposing a marijuana legalization ballot initiative.…

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California Lawmakers Vote Down Bill Removing Cannabis Protections for Law Enforcement Jobs

By / June 21, 2024 /

On Wednesday, a California Assembly committee rejected a Senate-passed bill aimed at removing employment protections for law enforcement officers who legally use cannabis off-duty. The Assembly’s Labor and Employment Committee…

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Lawsuit Against Texas Cannabis Reforms Dismissed by Judge

By / June 19, 2024 /

LOS ANGELES — A Texas judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Attorney General Ken Paxton that sought to nullify voter-approved local cannabis decriminalization ordinances in Austin, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and…

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Cannabis Vape Leader Smoore Sued for Alleged Monopoly Practices

By / June 19, 2024 /

Shenzhen Smoore Technology, known for its cannabis vapes under the CCELL brand, is currently facing a lawsuit alleging that it has established an illegal monopoly in the vape industry. The…

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Cracking Down on Illicit Cannabis Shops in New York: Governor’s Move Amidst Surge in Legal Sales

By / June 18, 2024 /

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced a significant increase in legal marijuana sales at licensed retailers, attributing the rise to the state’s intensified enforcement actions against illicit cannabis…

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Legal Challenge Against NYC’s Cannabis Shop Crackdown Alleges Unconstitutionality

By / June 18, 2024 /

Dozens of businesses closed in NYC’s cannabis enforcement blitz are filing a class-action lawsuit against the city. They claim the expedited closures, part of Mayor Eric Adams’ “Operation Padlock to…

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Psilocybin Bill in New Jersey Amended to Exclude Broader Legalization

By / June 17, 2024 /

A New Jersey Assembly committee has adopted an amendment to a psilocybin bill, aligning its provisions with a Senate companion version. This amendment removes language for broader legalization and focuses…

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