This federal agency provides safety plans for cannabis workers free of charge
The death of cannabis worker Lorna McMurrey in January 2022 brought to light a number of health threats faced by workers in the legal cannabis industry. Leafly’s Death of a T
Federal penalties for cannabis have decreased significantly since 2014
A new report by the US Sentencing Commission found that the number of federal convictions for cannabis possession has decreased significantly in recent years, from 2,172 in tax yea
The new marijuana research law is another sign that federal prohibition is ending
On Friday, December 2, 2022, the White House announced that President Biden had enacted House Resolution 8454: HR 8454, the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
How to reschedule or rescind marijuana under federal law
Rescheduling vs. Cannabis Rescheduling: What’s the Deal? how would it happen On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden called on Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary
Has the interstate trade just come to cannabis in New York? Federal Judge Stops NY CAURD Dispensary License Program
Cannabis glut states may just have found a market for all their weed! Written by: Written by David Rabinovitz on Friday, November 11th, 2022 Has the interstate trade in cannabis ju
Federal judge blocks New York regulators from licensing pot shops
A federal judge in New York has issued an injunction barring the state from issuing licenses to cannabis retailers in five regions after a Michigan-based company filed a lawsuit ch
63 New York pharmacy licenses are suspended in federal court
Pharmacies in Brooklyn and other regions will not be licensed until a federal court resolves a Michigan man’s claim that the licensing process discriminates against out-of-st
MMJ Patients Have No Gun Rights: Federal Court Rules on Nikki Fried’s Second Amendment Lawsuit
Through Nina Zdinjak A federal court dismissed Nikki Fried’s second amendment lawsuit against the federal government, which wanted to allow medical marijuana patients to purc
Senator introduces bill to create framework for federal cannabis legalization
Senator John Hickenlooper introduced a bill Thursday that would set the regulatory framework in the event the federal government legalizes marijuana. Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democ
Bongs and pipes made overseas are now legal in the US thanks to the State-Legal Marijuana Programs Rules Federal Court
The US Court of International Trade (CIT) recently issued an important ruling that could set the course for the international import of cannabis accessories into cannabis-law state
Federal Minister of Health announces details of legalization draft
German lawmakers have officially presented plans for the country to decriminalize the sale and possession of cannabis. According to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, speaking at a p
BREAKING: Biden announces pardon for all federal marijuana possession convictions
Through Maureen Meihan President Joe Biden announced he would pardon all previous federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana, the White House announced Thursday. The pardon
President Biden pardons federal marijuana prisoners and begins debt restructuring process
In an announcement that took the world by surprise, President Biden this afternoon declared that he would pardon all federal prisoners currently being held for simple marijuana pos
Majority of US voters support federal legalization of marijuana, but do politicians care?
Through Nina Zdinjak A majority of US voters support legalizing marijuana at the federal level, a new Morning Consult/Politico poll shows. The poll, conducted September 30-October
Is regional cannabis the future without federal legalization? What the wine industry can tell us!
Over the past year, there have been various ideas to scale up the cannabis industry. One of the most popular strategies has been for growers to consider identifying geographic loca
Is Regional Cannabis the Future without Federal Legalization? (What the Wine Industry Can Tell Us!)
Within the last year, there have been different ideas to scale up the cannabis industry. One of the popular strategies was for growers considering identifying geographic locations
The Supreme Court trial to ban home-growing reveals a larger problem with legalizing cannabis at the federal level
In Canada, legalization grants people the ability to grow up to four cannabis plants per household for personal use — unless you live in Manitoba or Quebec, of course. The two pr
New federal law would help small weed farmers compete with large MSOs
Through Johanna Skopl Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced a bill that would help small cannabis growers compete against multi-state operators if (and if) marijua
The Justice Department and DEA just issued a federal cannabis license to grow and sell weed
Maine-based cannabis company Maridose announced a few days ago that it has received federal licenses to supply and distribute cannabis concentrates, extracts and flower for pharmac
Psychedelics and cannabis use among 19-30 year olds is at an all-time high, according to federal study, and that’s a good thing!
New Federal Study Says Psychedelics and Cannabis Use Among Young Adults Are at All-Time Highs – Why That’s a Good Thing! The US federal government’s health agency