Final Cannabis Licensing Lawsuit Hits Court Seven Years Post-Legalization in Chicago
CHICAGO — Almost seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved the legalization of recreational cannabis, applicants who missed out on valuable business licenses are still contesting the state’s process in court. They allege that the implementation of the law has compromised its intended equity objectives. When the law was enacted in 2019, supporters heralded it as […]
Final Cannabis Licensing Lawsuit Heads to Court Seven Years After Legalization
After years of litigation, the state of Illinois is confronting a final lawsuit concerning the rollout of licenses to “social equity applicants” under the 2019 law legalizing recreational cannabis. This case, heard in Cook County court, centers on a company with a perfect application score asserting that the state undermined its chances in the licensing […]
North Carolina Cannabis Report Advocates for Protecting Children While Establishing Regulated Adult Market
Unregulated sales of intoxicating cannabis products in North Carolina have led to a chaotic marketplace where items are sold without testing, consistent labeling, or potency limits, according to a recent report from the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis. The council emphasized the urgent need for the North Carolina legislature to enact laws regulating cannabis […]
Cannabis Edibles in Dementia Care: Essential Insights for Families to Consider
Medical marijuana is now legal in at least 40 states, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. This change raises a complex question for families: Can cannabis edibles help alleviate dementia-related symptoms such as agitation, memory loss, and sleep issues? Edibles, particularly gummies, pose unique challenges due to unpredictable dosing and timing, especially in older adults. […]
New Attorney General’s Role in Potential Cannabis Rescheduling Unveiled: Impact and Insights for 2026
This week, significant developments in the cannabis industry highlight ongoing changes in legislation and policy. The FDA’s recent guidance regarding hemp-derived CBD products under a new Medicare initiative may influence the market. The legal landscape remains dynamic, particularly in Massachusetts, where a coalition of marijuana businesses has filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking a ballot […]
North Carolina Advisory Council Recommends Legalizing Marijuana for Adults
A state advisory council is urging North Carolina lawmakers to legalize marijuana through a strictly regulated system, enabling retail sales to adults. The council asserts that this shift would enhance consumption safety and generate millions in revenue for the state. While marijuana remains illegal federally, numerous states have legalized it, and nearly all allow medical […]
North Carolina Governor Steps Up Push For Marijuana Legalization As State Commission Issues New Report
A governor-appointed cannabis commission in North Carolina has issued an interim report after holding months of meetings focused on the issue. The group is recommending that the state move away from a criminalization-based approach to cannabis and toward a system of “robust” regulations that provide for adults’ legal access to THC products. The North Carolina […]
Trump Proposes To Keep Protecting State Medical Marijuana Laws From Federal Interference While Blocking DC From Legalizing Recreational Sales
President Donald Trump is requesting that Congress continue to protect state medical marijuana programs from federal interference while also maintaining a policy that has blocked local officials in Washington, D.C. from legalizing recreational cannabis sales. In his Fiscal Year 2027 budget request sent to lawmakers on Friday, the president proposed for the first time to […]
FBI Says Agents Can Invest And Work In Hemp Companies But Not Marijuana Industry, Newly Declassified Memo Shows
FBI agents received specific guidance prohibiting them investing in marijuana companies—but not necessarily those that make hemp or CBD products—according to a 2022 memo that the agency released last week for reasons that are unclear. The allowance for hemp investments and work contains an exception blocking involvement with companies whose packaging “promotes marijuana”—including any depiction […]
Hawaii Senators Push Congress To Federally Legalize Marijuana And Clear Past Convictions
Hawaii senators have approved a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking services for companies in the cannabis industry. “Even though states have made significant policy changes with respect to cannabis, the federal Controlled Substances Act […]
Cannabis Testing and Tracking Bill Gains Momentum Amidst Growing Controversy
AUGUSTA — Approximately 100 medical cannabis growers and patients rallied outside the State House on Thursday to protest a proposal mandating product testing and plant tracking. This topic, often presumed to be already under regulatory requirements, continues to spark significant debate within Maine’s cannabis industry. Opposition to Proposed Regulations The emergence of stricter safeguards has […]
Minnesota Recreational Cannabis Sales Exceed $50 Million in First Six Months of Legal Market
Minnesota’s recreational cannabis market is evolving, having been legalized for adult use three years ago. Significant progress has been made, and top regulators anticipate a more established and stable market by the year’s end. Since the Office of Cannabis Management issued its first retail licenses in September, sales have surpassed $50 million for recreational cannabis, […]