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Department of Justice Publishes Proposed Rule in Federal Register To Reclassify Cannabis
A proposed rule has been added to the Federal Register to reclassify cannabis under Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
May 24, 2024
Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications
PARDON is requesting more money to fund additional staff members to address incoming cannabis pardon applications.
April 2, 2024
DEA Re-Hires Agent Who Was Fired for Taking CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration has demonstrated a rare spot of good will towards cannabis users by agreeing to rehire a special agent fired four years ago who tested positive for THC after using CBD products to treat severe back and neck pain.
January 31, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
The DOJ is requesting a deadline extension for public comment in relation to cannabis conviction pardons.
July 20, 2023
Justice Department Launches Pardon Certificate Application
The U.S. Department of Justice’s application makes getting proof of pardon a lot more simple.
March 7, 2023
DEA Reports Ongoing Decline in Federal Pot Arrests
The feds say there was an 11% decline in cannabis arrests from 2010-2020.
May 30, 2022
DOJ Defends Cannabis Industry Investigations Pushed By AG Barr
The Department of Justice has found no wrongdoing in AG Barr's probes of cannabis companies.
June 30, 2020
DOJ: No Bankruptcy Aid For Marijuana Businesses
This ruling effects not only the cannabis industry but also any business involved in the process of growing or distributing weed.
December 5, 2017
How Russia Is Actually Keeping Jeff Sessions Away From Weed
What's stopping Jeff Sessions from actually cracking down on weed?
November 30, 2017