Browsing Tag
Federal Enforcement
20 posts
Most Affected: John Knock Goes From Hippie-Era Cannabis Operator To Double Life Sentences For Nonviolent Offense
In 2000, John Knock was sentenced to two life sentences plus twenty years for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
May 20, 2021
DEA Report Shows Marijuana Arrests And Seizures Up In 2020
A DEA report reflects that cannabis-related arrests and seizures increased in 2020.
May 11, 2021
Congressional Leaders Call For Prohibition Of Federal Interference Of State-Legal Cannabis
44 members of Congress have signed a letter calling for the prohibition of federal interference of legal cannabis.
April 29, 2021
New Legislation Would Stop Denial of Citizenship Based on Cannabis Use
Rep. Brendan Boyle is pushing to roll back an antiquated rule when it comes to applying for US citizenship.
March 11, 2021
Chicago Cannabis Firm Accused of Drug Trafficking in RICO Case
Verano Holdings seems to be in hot water regarding federal charges.
March 10, 2021
The Feds Stripped Me Of My Company In Operation Pipe Dreams. Here’s How I Rebuilt It
After building one of the leading pipe companies in the U.S., the feds came a-knockin’. Here’s the story of how I recovered.
April 27, 2020
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
Another Racketeering Lawsuit Against Legal Cannabis Growers is Thrown Out
A lawsuit over the "sickening odor" of a Sonoma County cannabis cultivator has been dismissed in court, but the company will likely seek friendlier turf.
January 4, 2019
Nevada’s Governor Thinks Smoking Weed Will Trigger Federal Crackdown
Brian Sandoval may not love Donald Trump, and he may not love marijuana. But the Nevada governor is…
September 18, 2017
Radical Rant: Sessions’ DOJ Wants to Crackdown on Weed—But Will They?
There has been much trepidation within the cannabis community since the election of Donald Trump as the 45th…
September 15, 2017