Alabama Court of Appeal ready to achieve the cannabis commission a great victory
The supervisory authorities are faced with key messages for license controversies The Alabama Cannabis Industry is on a legal crossing distance because the appellate court is willi
New York medical marijuana operators seek $20 million in licensing fees in court
The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) has filed a lawsuit against the state's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board (CCB), challe
The Illinois Supreme Court says the smell of cannabis justifies a vehicle search without a warrant
In a recent decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the odor of raw cannabis constitutes probable cause for law enforcement to conduct a vehicle search without a warrant. T
Arkansas Supreme Court blocks medical marijuana ballot initiative
The Arkansas Supreme Court blocked a medical marijuana ballot initiative due to insufficient valid signatures and legal issues. Supporters will face challenges in the future. In a
Court makes important ruling on marijuana
The court in Illinois, where cannabis is legal, makes an important ruling on cannabis With over 50% of the population in the U.S. and 100% of the population in Canada having access
Federal court dismisses marijuana lawsuit: What happens next?
As a federal court dismisses a crucial marijuana lawsuit, questions arise about the need for a reexamination of cannabis laws. A federal court dismissed a marijuana lawsuit brought
DeSantis was defeated in Florida's marijuana court ruling
Score one for the voters Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made his views on marijuana clear. He called recreational cannabis a problem, complained about the “stench” o
Court order allows Maryland stores to resume selling intoxicating hemp products
A Maryland judge has temporarily suspended portions of the state’s marijuana legalization law that bans the sale of hemp-derived products containing intoxicating cannabinoids
BC court dismisses cannabis retail lawsuit – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
A court in British Columbia (BC) dismissed a lawsuit brought by owners of licensed cannabis retail stores. Last year, this group of cannabis retailers sued the province for failing
Pot smell does not justify probable cause for vehicle searches, Minnesota court confirms
When Minnesota police search a vehicle based solely on the smell of weed, they cannot justify searching a vehicle even if evidence of other suspected crimes is found. Even after th
New York Supreme Court Judge vacates injunction over low number of cannabis licenses
New York Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant recently lifted an injunction that had previously suspended the approval of all state cannabis licenses on August 25. However, only 30 l
A 15-year court case against a Maltese cannabis user recently came to an end
On the Mediterranean island of Malta, a man was caught with cannabis 15 years ago and his trial has recently been completed. In June 2008, Conray Azzopardi’s home was searche
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that the smell of cannabis is sufficient to warrant a search
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled this week that the smell of cannabis alone is a likely reason to warrant a police search, even though other products like hemp with similar smells
New Mexico Supreme Court hearing addresses cannabis impairment
On May 16, the New Mexico Supreme Court considered arguments related to curbside cannabis testing. According to Santa Fe New Mexican, Nina Luna was pulled over by a police officer
Supreme Court review of Florida Rec Cannabis Bill underway, AG files challenge
The Smart & Safe Florida policy committee supports the “adult personal use of marijuana” proposal, which garnered well over the 222,881 petition signatures needed
Supreme Court upholds Quebec home-grow ban – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a ban on home growing in the French-speaking province of Quebec. Federal law allows Canadians to grow up to four plants per household, but th
Cannabis and Court Judgments – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
Cannabis and court judgments have a long, intertwined history. In Canada, for example, courts require the federal government to provide “reasonable access” to medical cannabis.
Court ruling could lead to cannabis cultivation in Brazil
According to Reuters, the Supreme Court (STJ), which serves as Brazil’s top court of appeal for non-constitutional matters, “agreed to rule on whether companies and far
Alaska scrubs hundreds of pot convictions from court database
Hundreds of Alaska residents will have their previous marijuana convictions removed from the state’s online court database. The move follows an order from the Supreme Court l
Washington’s residency requirement upheld in court. . . Once again
The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (the Court) has affirmed the residency requirement established by the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (