The BBC The possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use should be decriminalised, a report backed by the London mayor has concluded. The report by the London Drugs Commission, chaired by former Labour cabinet minister Lord Falconer, makes 42 recommendations, including removing natural cannabis from the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). Lord Falconer […]

Cannabis Law Now The 4-1-1 on Cannabis Receiverships from a Top Cannabis Receiver     LISTEN In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Hilary Bricken hosts Richard Ormond, one of the most notable cannabis receivers in the country, to discuss the ins and outs of cannabis receiverships, including the legal complexities, regulatory hurdles, and compliance issues unique […]

1st Circuit rejects David Boies-backed challenge Supreme Court upheld federal ban on marijuana in 2005 Plaintiffs argued policy changes since then undercut ruling BOSTON, May 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected arguments by several Massachusetts cannabis businesses that the federal prohibition on marijuana could no longer be deemed constitutional, as the […]

The United Kingdom currently holds the paradoxical position of being the world’s largest producer and exporter of legal cannabis for medical and scientific purposes, yet domestically, cannabis use remains strictly regulated and largely inaccessible to its citizens. This contradiction highlights a complex situation where economic opportunity and healthcare innovation coexist with stringent prohibitionist policies. The […]

A huge loss for common sense and progress on cannabis and other drug reform in Australia. Patten leads the pack in understanding the issues, creating solutions and managing politicians Cannabiz Australia A disappointed but defiant Fiona Patten has said the Legalise Cannabis party’s showing at the federal election has “paved the way” for success in […]

Editor’s note – This article was written by Kight Law attorney Amber Lengacher. Hemp Law Changes and Upcoming Deadlines If you are new to cannabis or hemp, you may be overwhelmed by the headlines recently. But rest assured, those of us who have been around for a few years understand that change is inevitable in these […]