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Get the latest information on current national and local laws, regulations and restrictions for the use of medical and recreational cannabis.
What Pregnant Cannabis Users Need To Know About Toxicology Screenings
Pregnant cannabis users deal with stigma and stress over the possibility of losing custody, all because they medicate…
June 23, 2020
Racial Injustice Persists in Marijuana Arrests Despite Legalization, ACLU Reports
According to a new report from the ACLU, racial disparities in marijuana arrests in some states have gotten worse—not better—since legalization.
April 28, 2020
New State Rules Could Lead To Price Spike For Michigan’s Legal Cannabis
Is Michigan trying to phase out caregiver-grown cannabis products?
March 3, 2020
Intellectual Property Protections for Cannabis Cultivars
Is the law on the side of cannabis cultivators?
January 22, 2020
Federal Trade Commission Sends Warning Letters To Three CBD Companies
The FTC is warning companies that it is illegal to advertise the health benefits of CBD without acceptable scientific evidence.
September 11, 2019
Louisiana’s Cajun Cannabis CBD Store Raided, Owner Facing Felony Charges
Travis DeYoung sold hemp-derived CBD, or in the eyes of Louisiana law, a "controlled dangerous substance."
April 25, 2019
Attorney General Barr Indicates Support For Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill
Unlike his predecessor, Attorney General William Barr is not actively working against states' rights.
April 11, 2019
Immigrants Denied Citizenship Because They Work in Legal Marijuana Industry
Is the federal government using state cannabis laws as a pretext to target immigrants?
April 9, 2019
STATES Act, Which Protects Legal Cannabis Businesses, Reintroduced in Congress
Does the STATES Act stand a chance at being signed into law?
April 4, 2019
Bipartisan Cannabis Business Banking Bill Goes to House Committee
New provisions added to the SAFE Banking Act, up for full committee vote on March 26, would require federal regulators to study and recommend ways to expand diversity and inclusion in the cannabis industry.
March 26, 2019
Supreme Court Rules That Constitution Limits Police Asset Forfeiture
SCOTUS says the widely abused practice of civil asset forfeiture is limited by the Constitution. But will the ruling actually protect those accused of crimes?
February 21, 2019
Pot Retailers in Ontario to Undergo Mandatory Training to Identify Stoned Customers
It's similar to the laws regarding serving someone alcohol if they're already intoxicated.
February 21, 2019
Florida Judge Rejects Limits on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The decision upbraids legislature and health department officials for obstructing patient access.
February 5, 2019
Entire 9-Ton Hemp Shipment Thought to be Marijuana to be Tested for THC
Two of the shipment's 11 federally-tested samples barely exceeded the legal 0.3 percent THC limit. Now, all 18,000 pounds of it will be tested for THC content.
February 5, 2019
Bill Introduced to Allow Colorado Cops to Use Own Judgement in Cannabis DUI Arrests
Critics fear that racism could play a role in its enforcement.
January 31, 2019
Advocates Sue Michigan to Remove Cannabis from Controlled Substances List
A coalition of activists are trying to remove cannabis from the state's list of controlled substances.
January 25, 2019
Report Shows Ontario Police Writing 21 Tickets for Cannabis a Day
Merely having cannabis in your vehicle can land you a ticket and a hefty fine in Ontario.
January 23, 2019
Gov’t Shutdown Holds Up Hemp Farmers, Keeps Non-Violent Drug Offenders in Jail
Trump’s wall gambit has handicapped the implementation of new, important legislation, and it's impacting thousands of lives.
January 22, 2019
California Lawyers Clarify That Home Pot Deliveries are Legal State-Wide
California officials today clarified an important and highly controversial rule.
January 17, 2019
Mass. Court Ruling: Police Can Arrest for Drugged Driving Based on Observations
Massachusetts has just ruled that if a cop thinks you're driving while high, the best thing you can do is lawyer up.
January 15, 2019