Is Cannabis Legal in New York City? Well…It’s Complicated
It's also confusing. Cannabis flower is illegal for patients, but nearly legal for all others. With extracts, it's the opposite.
Medical Cannabis Clearly Saves Lives, Federal Judge Declares
But he may be unable to invalidate the Schedule I status of cannabis. A landmark lawsuit got its first hearing in a New York courtroom today.
Meet the Lawyer Suing Jeff Sessions to End Cannabis Prohibition
A blockbuster lawsuit in New York could end cannabis prohibition nationwide. Leafly sat down with David Holland, an attorney for the plaintiffs.
United Nations Report Scolds Countries for Cannabis Legalization
The board that monitors the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs doesn't like it when nations ignore the treaty.
Judge Dismisses Case to Overturn Schedule I Status of Cannabis
The lawsuit, known as Washington v. Sessions, was brought by five medical cannabis patients. The federal judge sympathized, but had to follow procedural law.
With Legalization Stalled, Can New Jersey Salvage MMJ Reforms?
Patient advocates hope to pass a bill to reform the state's terrible medical marijuana system, with or without adult-use legalization.
New York’s Legalization Push Becomes a Battle Royale
Upstate farmers want to grow it. NYC bodega owners want to sell it. Reformers want convictions expunged. In this bill, every sentence counts.
New York Mayor Comes Out Strong for Legalization With Equity
Some expected Bill de Blasio to give tepid support, but he came out fiery in favor of ending prohibition and righting past wrongs.
New Yorkers Declare: No Legalization Without Social Equity
A two-day conference in Albany set the tone for 2019: Equity must be baked into the law.
UN Drug Committee Finds Cannabis an Effective, ‘Relatively Safe Drug’
As the UN prepares to reconsider its cannabis controls, a World Health Organization study group lays down the facts.
Now the IRS Is Denying Nonprofit Status to Cannabis Industry Groups
The tax agency already hampers state-legal companies with Rule 280E. Now it's hitting industry associations, too.
United Nations Report Scolds Countries for Cannabis Legalization
The board that monitors the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs doesn't like it when nations ignore the treaty.
5 Ways New York City Can Reform Its Outrageous Cannabis Policy
Stop arresting people for cannabis is a basic first step. Also, in general, leave people alone.
Is Cannabis Legal in New York City? Well…It’s Complicated
It's also confusing. Cannabis flower is illegal for patients, but nearly legal for all others. With extracts, it's the opposite.
Racial Disparities in NYC Cannabis Arrests Are Getting Worse
As many cities decriminalize and other states legalize, New York City keeps arresting more people of color for cannabis. What gives?