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Another blow for New York, marijuana social equity in federal court

New York’s beleaguered marijuana program suffered another blow when a federal appellate court on Tuesday found the state…

News August 13
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Litigants who challenged cannabis social equity in New York file another claim

The out-of-state litigants whose lawsuit challenging New York state’s cannabis social equity laws contributed to the infamously botched…

News February 5
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Marijuana doesn’t enjoy free-trade protections, New York judge rules

A federal judge has rejected the latest effort by out-of-state applicants to stop New York state from licensing…

News February 5
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Latest marijuana social equity challenge is doomed, Washington state judge hints

A federal court in Washington state has rejected a cannabis entrepreneur’s initial effort to upend the market's marijuana social…

News January 9
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Michigan resident files another lawsuit over marijuana social equity licensing

A Michigan resident who has won marijuana business licenses through litigation has now filed a lawsuit against Washington…

News December 14
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Legal settlement paves way for marijuana retail licensing in NY region

A settlement between New York cannabis regulators and a Michigan plaintiff will finally open up retail licensing in…

News June 1
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Court lifts injunction preventing marijuana retail licensing in New York

A federal court has opened up retail licensing in Brooklyn and other areas of New York state after…

News March 29
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Judge rejects New York challenge to suit that’s delaying marijuana store openings

A federal judge rejected New York’s effort to toss a lawsuit that’s been delaying the opening of recreational…

News February 1
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Los Angeles selects 100 cannabis social equity applicants after court victory

An additional 100 social equity applicants in Los Angeles will get an opportunity to apply for cannabis retail…

News December 13
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