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Lawsuit Aims to Halt Maine’s Medical Marijuana Inspections
The Associated Press - Published on January 19, 2018read moreThe lawsuit in U.S. District Court targets a new rule that allows the state to provide same-day inspections of medical cannabis providers and to inspect a user’s home with a day’s notice.
Nebraska Proposal Would Put Medical Marijuana on 2018 Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on January 19, 2018read moreA Nebraska state senator is proposing a ballot measure that would give Nebraska voters the chance to legalize medical marijuana in November.
The Roll-Up #17: Florida Man, Attorney at Law
Leafly Podcasts - Published on January 19, 2018read moreBen finds the world’s worst cannabis attorney, Dave rants about Oregon’s ID ineptitude, and Bruce frets about the federal budget. Good times!
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Washington DC’s Cannabis Market Is Still Untested, Untaxed, and Underground
Ethan McLeod - Published on January 19, 2018read moreThe District legalized three years ago, but Congress blocked all regulations. The result: An underground market where ‘art’ is sold by the gram.
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The Next Federal Crackdown Could Look a Lot Like the Last One
Chris Roberts - Published on January 18, 2018read moreAlthough they failed to permanently hobble the cannabis industry, enforcement actions from 2011 to 2013 offer examples of what a future federal crackdown might look like.
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Florida Supreme Court Disbars Medical Marijuana Lawyer
The Associated Press - Published on January 18, 2018read moreThe court said Ian Christensen’s “Official Legal Certification” certificates were legally meaningless and his incompetence caused his clients serious harm.
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Report Supports Help for Minorities in Medical Cannabis Industry
The Associated Press - Published on January 18, 2018read moreThe report supports efforts by Maryland lawmakers who are sponsoring legislation that would create five new medical marijuana cultivation licenses for minority-owned businesses.
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GOP Senator Offers Bill to Legalize Cannabis in Kentucky
The Associated Press - Published on January 18, 2018read moreThe bill was introduced a day after Republican Gov. Matt Bevin proposed spending cuts of more than 6 percent across most of state government.
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Lee and Khanna Sponsor House Version of the Marijuana Justice Act
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 17, 2018read moreThe bill would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and start to repair the damage from the war on drugs.
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Illinois Pain Patients Must Have Medical Marijuana Access, Judge Rules
Leafly Staff - Published on January 17, 2018read moreThe decision could open access to medical cannabis to thousands of patients seeking a safer alternative to dangerous opioids.









