Gorilla Glue lawsuit: Cannabis biz stuck in the middle of branding battle over strain name
When you think of Gorilla Glue, is what comes to mind — adhesive or weed strain? A lawsuit against GG Strains could shake up marijuana industry branding.
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Homeland Security will waive environmental laws to build Mexico wall
The Trump administration said it will waive environmental reviews and other laws to replace a stretch of border wall in San Diego.
Las Vegas marijuana bus tours run into state laws
Marijuana bus tour companies in Las Vegas are running into state laws prohibiting smoking pot in a moving vehicle and renting a vehicle solely for using marijuana.
Federal lawsuit against Sessions and DEA says marijuana’s Schedule I status unconstitutional
A diverse group of cannabis advocates filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of marijuana as Schedule I in the Controlled Substances Act.
Defense lawyer argues marijuana prohibition laws unconstitutional
A lawyer is hoping his arguments in a drug case eventually are used by attorneys across the country to fight marijuana charges and bans on weed possession.
Kentucky gov and AG ask judge to dismiss lawsuit to legalize medical marijuana
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit calling for the legalization of medical marijuana in Kentucky.
Forbidden medicine: Caught between a doctor’s CBD advice and federal laws
Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || In New York, a man on a quest to help his epileptic sister with cannabidiol from Colorado is stymied by the system.
Lawsuit in Kentucky aims to overturn medical marijuana ban; state’s opioid issues cited
A lawsuit challenges the criminal ban against medical marijuana in Kentucky, touting cannabis as a viable alternative to ease addiction woes from opioids.
Fed appeals court quashes bids to unravel Colorado marijuana laws, but door still open for RICO suits
A three-judge panel for the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver on Wednesday largely upheld lower courts’ dismissals of several cases seeking to overturn major parts of Colorado’s marijuana laws, including efforts by two neighboring states.
Here’s what just changed in Washington state marijuana laws
A week ago, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed an omnibus marijuana bill, containing many changes to the regulations put in place in 2013, after Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana sales.
Federal bills from Colorado legislators seek to shield state marijuana laws, open banking
Colorado federal lawmakers this week amplified efforts to protect state-enacted marijuana laws and cannabis businesses.
Edibles company implicated in Colorado murder lawsuit isn’t covered, insurer says
An insurer refuses to cover a marijuana candy company for selling “Karma Kandy Orange Ginger,” under whose influence a man supposedly became psychotic and murdered his wife.
Georgia legislator helps get CBD oil to patients, skirting laws he helped pass
Hoping to avoid felony charges of drug trafficking, state Rep. Allen Peake is shepherding cannabis oil to hundreds of medical marijuana patients.
Colorado towns face lawsuits over points-based marijuana licensing systems
Two Colorado communities, Aurora and Thornton, use a points-based systems of awarding recreational marijuana licenses that is running into legal hot water.
Study: National medical marijuana laws would save lives — and a billion taxpayer dollars
A fascinating study in Health Affairs last year by a father-daughter pair of public policy researchers found that Medicare prescriptions for things like painkillers, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications dropped sharply in states that introduced a medical marijuana program. The implication? Offered the choice between taking medication prescribed by a doctor…
Police chief says constantly shifting marijuana laws difficult and expensive to enforce
Colorado law enforcement struggles with conflicts created by legal marijuana, causing confusion, expense, frustration and an inability to monitor changes.
Cannabis companies flock to Canada as US laws keep them off stock exchange
A growing list of entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the difference between The U.S. and Canada when it comes to marijuana.
Hemp lawsuit in federal court alleges DEA overstepped on “extracts” rule
Lawyers representing the Hemp Industries Association and hemp businesses have filed an opening brief in a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals case against the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Clock ticking for California to unify medical and recreational cannabis laws
California is one step closer to resolving tricky legal conflicts on its path to becoming the nation’s largest marijuana economy.
Powerhouse cannabis firms form lobby group to protect state-based weed laws
Some big-name firms in cannabis have formed a national advocacy and marijuana lobbying organization, New Federalism Fund, to spur change on Capitol Hill.
Map: How do state medical marijuana laws compare? Advocates give report card
The majority of U.S. states now have a medical marijuana law in place, but the laws don’t yet go far enough, says advocacy group Americans for Safe Access.
Maryland, hampered by lawsuits and legislation, struggles to get medical marijuana program off the ground
Maryland lawmakers are considering various solutions to address a lack of diversity in medical marijuana licenses, and dealing with two lawsuits.
2017 Colorado legislation: See which marijuana laws and hemp laws passed (list updated 6/9/17)
Here’s a look at all Colorado marijuana legislation introduced in 2017, from pot-for-PTSD to private clubs and hemp bills. We’ll keep this list updated.
