Illinois Supreme Court finds odor of raw cannabis sufficient for vehicle search – JURIST
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the odor of raw cannabis is sufficient to justify a warrantless vehicle search. The appellant, Vincent Molina, was a passenger in a car…
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Navigating Cannabis Rescheduling: Key Insights for Healthcare
Transcript INTRO Earlier this year, the DEA responded to President Biden’s directive to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. This pivotal change, if…
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California to allow eating, smoking at Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Despite concerns about the health risks of secondhand smoke, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that will allow cannabis dispensaries to serve hot food and nonalcoholic drinks. Assembly…
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US HHS releases letter recommending regulatory reclassification for cannabis to allow medical prescriptions – JURIST
A series of documents from US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials published on Friday made public the agency’s recommendation that cannabis be reclassified to Schedule III of…
Read More »Jennifer Shaw on “The Afternoon News With Kitty O’Neal” to Discuss Off the Clock/Employment Cannabis Use
Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss Assembly Bill 2188, which bans various forms of employment discrimination when it comes to cannabis use. You can…
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Impact of Cannabis Legislation on Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims: What Changed in Maryland?
Key Takeaways: As of July 1, Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act allows adults 21 years of age and older to legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower. However, the…
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Massachusetts cannabis companies challenge federal ban – JURIST
A coalition of cannabis companies in Massachusetts filed a suit Thursday challenging the federal prohibition on marijuana as it applies to individual states. The suit, filed in a Massachusetts district…
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California Bans Inquiries About Applicant Cannabis Use
On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 700, which makes it unlawful under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) for an employer to discriminate against a…
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Department of Health and Human Services Formally Recommends Cannabis As Schedule III Drug
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 On August 30, an official at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released one of the most significant announcements made at the…
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New York Cannabis Store Rollout for Formerly Convicted Business Owners Could Be in Jeopardy
New York’s program placing the first 150 retail cannabis dispensary licenses into the hands of entrepreneurs with past marijuana convictions is now on pause as a lawsuit into the legitimacy…
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Cannabis Rescheduling Department of Health and Human Services
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Thursday, August 31, 2023 According to a report from Bloomberg News, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is officially recommending to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency…
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District Case In re Kojima approved bankruptcy jurisdiction over cannabis related business
How close is too close? The answer to this question can have dire implications for people and companies involved in the cannabis industry who wish to seek bankruptcy protection. Last…
Read More » 24 Medical Cannabis Commission Licenses Awarded in Alabama
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Last Thursday was License Award Day 2.0 for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Nineteen of the…
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