Washington v. Sessions, a case that challenged marijuana’s status as a Schedule I drug and made national headlines, was dismissed on Feb. 26. The plaintiffs’ lawyers may appeal the dismissal to a higher court, which could set them on a path to the U.S. Supreme Court. A decision was handedContinue Reading
The lawsuit, known as Washington v. Sessions, was brought by five medical cannabis patients. The federal judge sympathized, but had to follow procedural law. The post Judge Dismisses Case to Overturn Schedule I Status of Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Judge Dismisses Case to Overturn ScheduleContinue Reading
A lawsuit against the federal government on which several cannabis legalization advocates had pinned their hopes has officially lost. At least its first legal battle, anyway. Judge Alvin Hellerstein, of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, ruled Tuesday that the plaintiffs had “failed to exhaust their administrative remedies”Continue Reading
And the winner is … The Coffee Joint. That’s the moniker of a proposed coffee shop that wants to allow customers to vape cannabis and use edibles onsite under a social-use permit it was awarded Monday, The Denver Post reported. The company is the first in the city to win oneContinue Reading
High-quality lighting by Fluence Bioengineering has helped this Alaskan grow maximize their return of bigger and better yields. Juneau, Alaska isn’t exactly known for its overabundance of sunlight. And there are difficulties to growing cannabis in the light-starved environment of a temperate rainforest. Paul V. Disdier Sr., owner and managerContinue Reading
A key Israeli parliamentary committee came to a consensus on the urgent need to approve medical cannabis exports – which insiders consider crucial for the creation of a sustainable MMJ industry – and vowed Monday to push for a quick resolution. That clears an important hurdle for the issuance ofContinue Reading
“What continues to fascinate me is the intersection of politics, law and regulations, cultural and societal values, and business.” The post How Trina Fraser Became the Canadian Cannabis Industry’s Go-To Lawyer appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How Trina Fraser Became the Canadian Cannabis Industry’s Go-To LawyerContinue Reading
Public interest in cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating and medically promising cannabinoid, has skyrocketed in the past year. But not all CBD producers are the same. The post Investing in CBD Companies? Watch Out for These Warning Signs appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Investing in CBD Companies? WatchContinue Reading
Tribes floated the idea of setting up farms and retail sales on reservations after concluding that state rules would strip them of their right to self-governance. The post Tribes Cut out of California Cannabis Market Might Grow Their Own appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Tribes Cut outContinue Reading
Dosage is the key factor in achieving the most benefits and least adverse effects of cannabis. A basic understanding of the key characteristics of cannabis dosing can empower you to make the most of this incredibly versatile, safe, and effective herb. The post A Physician’s Perspective on Optimal Cannabis DosingContinue Reading
