The Trump administration is refusing to return more than $1 million of marijuana seized from state-licensed New Mexico cannabis companies at interior Border Patrol checkpoints over the past year, a lawsuit says.
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Pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors ask court to intervene, force DEA redo
Dissatisfied with what they claim is an opaque and biased process that violates federal law, a group of pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors and researchers is asking a federal court to intervene and compel the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to redo key steps in the process.
New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review
New York regulators have approved another 74 licenses for adult-use cannabis businesses, and they say only “about 150 applications” from November 2023 remain to be processed.
The rapid collapse of MedMen co-founders’ latest marijuana venture
The latest foray into the legal marijuana industry by MedMen Enterprises co-founders Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin rapidly collapsed amid lawsuits alleging unpaid bills and a dispute with a business partner, court records and public licensing information show.
Chinese marijuana vape-tech giant ran illegal monopoly, lawsuit claims
Marijuana vape maker Shenzhen Smoore Technology orchestrated an illegal monopoly to squash competition, a new class action lawsuit claims.
Some in cannabis industry hopeful after Kennedy confirmed as health secretary
Cannabis interests struck a hopeful note as the U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next health secretary on a mostly party line vote.
New Jersey proposal would weaken local control over recreational marijuana
Medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey could bypass local bans and start selling recreational marijuana without municipal approval if a bill recently introduced in the state Senate becomes law.
Trump taps career DEA official to lead agency, oversee marijuana rescheduling
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is Terrance Cole, a career DEA official currently serving as a top law enforcement official in Virginia.
Michigan governor floats extra 32% adult-use cannabis tax to fund roads
Michigan’s governor is suggesting taxing adult-use cannabis an additional 32% to fund a $3 billion infrastructure plan.
White couple appeals dismissal of Rhode Island marijuana social equity lawsuit
A white California couple challenging marijuana social equity provisions across the country has appealed a recent dismissal of a lawsuit in Rhode Island to a federal appeals court.
Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market
Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud – including vape oil cartridges with “certified” total cannabinoids of more than 100% – are now roiling the adult-use market in New York.
Tennessee hemp merchant sues police for $850,000 after shipment seized
A hemp merchant is suing Tennessee police for $850,000, claiming that authorities allowed hundreds of pounds of federally compliant hemp seized in a traffic stop to spoil and become illegal marijuana.
