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Law
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DOJ Creates Internal Watchdog for Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
In the United States, we have this thing called the Civil Asset Forfeiture Program. Basically, law enforcement can confiscate your property.
October 20, 2017
New Attempts to Outlaw Home Grows Are Stupid and Counterproductive
One of marijuana legalization’s original promises was the right to do it all yourself. This cuts both ways.…
September 19, 2017
Cannabis Industry Wrestles with Copyrights and Trademarks
In yet another consequence of the disparity between state and federal laws governing legal weed, cannabis companies cannot…
January 10, 2017
Supreme Court to Hear Key Drug Forfeiture Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could set limits on the federal government’s sweeping powers to…
December 12, 2016
Extract Artisans Look Warily at New Protections in California
After years of being targeted by misapplied meth-lab laws, extract artisans in California finally have legal protection—sort of.…
December 9, 2016
On the Scene in Boston as Anti-Pot Mayor Tries to Screw Over Rally
BOSTON, MA—The 27th annual Boston Freedom Rally took place on the Boston Common this past weekend, but once…
September 20, 2016
Seattle Attorney: Sorry for Bringing Weed to Work
When Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes showed up at Cannabis City last Tuesday to show his support for…
July 14, 2014
Florida Men Facing Life in Prison for Colorado Pot Products
A couple of Florida men busted in Oklahoma City recently for transporting a substantial amount of hash and…
July 12, 2014
Mass.: Marijuana Odor No Longer Probable Cause
Law enforcement officers in the state of Massachusetts can no longer use the odor of unburnt marijuana as…
July 11, 2014