A Colorado hemp business filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis, several of his advisers and multiple state officials claiming that a state contract bidding process in 2020 was rigged against the company.
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US Senate passes cannabis research bill, but House must weigh in
The U.S. Senate gave unanimous approval to a bipartisan bill to “cut the red tape” that stalls scientific research into the medical properties of cannabis and cannabidiols.
Illinois lawsuit: Cannabis license scoring favoring residents violates Constitution
A lawsuit filed in Illinois alleges the state has violated the U.S. Constitution by awarding extra points in cannabis licensing criteria for both residents and social equity candidates.
IRS ramps up marijuana business audits after COVID-19 lull, sources say
Marijuana industry tax experts are warning clients of a new wave of audits targeting cannabis companies and their 2019 returns, which could result in additional tax bills for businesses.
Detroit suburb lands first licensed Michigan marijuana consumption lounge
Michigan’s first licensed marijuana consumption lounge is set to open this month in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park.
Detroit again delays launching recreational cannabis market
Detroit failed once more to follow through on a promised recreational marijuana ordinance that would allow entrepreneurs to launch adult-use businesses, this time delaying a City Council vote on the proposal.
Raids in Southern California net 73 arrests, 156,000 cannabis plants
Southern California officials conducted a wide-ranging, multiweek crackdown in desert communities between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, resulting in 73 arrests and raids at 53 locations.
Georgia retailers win restraining order over hemp-derived THC products
Cannabis retailers in Georgia won at least a temporary legal victory against an Atlanta-area district attorney who had been aggressively trying to shut down hemp-derived THC product sales.
Congressman Don Young, marijuana champion, dies at 88
The marijuana industry lost a staunch ally Friday when U.S. Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives, died at age 88.
Illinois court clears way for licensing of 60 adult-use craft cannabis growers
An Illinois judge lifted a stay order put in place to prevent state regulators from awarding 60 adult-use craft cannabis cultivation licenses.
New Jersey opens recreational marijuana retail license application window
New Jersey regulators began accepting applications for recreational marijuana retail licenses this week and received almost 200 submissions on the first day.
Criminals posing as law enforcement rob Oklahoma cannabis businesses
Robbers passing themselves off as state officials are now being hunted by legitimate law enforcement officers after two marijuana farms were victimized this week.
