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Mistrial Declared in Denver ‘Church of Cannabis’ Case
Bruce Kennedy - Published on March 1, 2018Read moreThe trial has been rescheduled for July. Before the mistrial, though, prospective jurors questioned why the case was even brought.
Vote to Release Delaware Cannabis Legalization Report Fails
The Associated Press - Published on February 28, 2018Read moreOnly 12 members of the 25-member panel voted to release the report, short of a majority. All state cabinet agency representatives on the task either abstained from voting or were absent.
How the American Legion Became a Medical Cannabis Advocate
David Hodes - Published on February 28, 2018Read moreThe American Legion isn’t known for taking bold stands. But it’s come out as a leader on medical cannabis—because military veterans are demanding it.
Did Jeff Sessions Cause a Washington Cannabis Lab to Lose Its Loan?
Tobias Coughlin-Bogue - Published on February 27, 2018Read moreCannabis testing laboratory Confidence Analytics had a good working relationship with Banner Bank, its owners say. Then Jeff Sessions was appointed.
How Liberal Marin County Turned NIMBY on Cannabis
Peter Hecht - Published on February 27, 2018Read moreCalifornia’s dreamiest county, home of fine wine and redwood tubs, loves its cannabis. But stores are apparently too gauche to bear.
Canada Seems Ready to Break Three International Treaties to Legalize Cannabis
Randi Druzin - Published on February 27, 2018Read moreSome legal experts believe Canada should abide by the terms of the treaties even if it means delaying legalization to allow enough time for withdrawal.
Denver Approves City’s First Legal Marijuana Club
The Associated Press - Published on February 27, 2018Read moreThe business plans to charge an entry fee to the bring-your-own space where people can vape or consume edible cannabis products.
Judge Dismisses Case to Overturn Schedule I Status of Cannabis
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on February 26, 2018Read moreThe lawsuit, known as Washington v. Sessions, was brought by five medical cannabis patients. The federal judge sympathized, but had to follow procedural law.
Massachusetts Delays Action on Cannabis Cafés, Home Delivery
The Associated Press - Published on February 26, 2018Read moreIn the face of opposition from the governor, the state Cannabis Control Commission voted Monday to postpone licensing home deliveries and the cafes until the fall.
Tribes Cut out of California Cannabis Market Might Grow Their Own
The Associated Press - Published on February 26, 2018Read moreTribes floated the idea of setting up farms and retail sales on reservations after concluding that state rules would strip them of their right to self-governance.