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Supreme Court Returns Marijuana and Gun Case

By / July 2, 2024 /

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to remand a significant case concerning gun rights for marijuana consumers back to lower courts. This move follows a recent ruling in United States…

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Brazil Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis Following 9-Year Debate

By / July 2, 2024 /

Brazil, a nation grappling with a staggering prison population, is on the brink of a potentially transformative move: decriminalizing cannabis. However, this move has sparked tension between the judiciary and…

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Insight into Iowa's hemp law amid ongoing court battles

Navigating Iowa’s New Hemp Law Amid Legal Challenges

By / July 1, 2024 /

Iowa’s recently enacted hemp law has come into force, sparking immediate legal disputes just days after its implementation. This development follows a federal judge’s decision to deny an initial lawsuit…

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Poll: North Dakota Voters Oppose Cannabis Legalization

By / July 1, 2024 /

North Dakota Cannabis Legalization Effort Faces Voter Opposition Despite Signature Milestone A recent poll has cast doubt on the prospects of North Dakota’s cannabis legalization initiative, with 57 percent of…

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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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