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Table of Contents The case at hand Key legal findings California cannabis industry implications Looking ahead In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between state and federal cannabis laws, a California appellate court ruled on October 29th that property owners can refuse to allow the transportation of cannabis across their land via easements, even […]

A commercial truck driver who lost his job after failing a drug test wants to hold cannabis product makers liable under a federal racketeering law – and the case has worked itself all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. The driver claims the product he used was advertised as THC-free, but he says […]

On Friday, November 22, anticipated Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) regulatory reforms take effect relative to delivery and testing transportation, Microbusinesses, Craft Marijuana Cooperatives, and patient access, following promulgation of the regulations by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The final regulations, approved unanimously (3-0) on October 30, reflect months of work by Commissioners and staff, as well […]

November 21, 2024 | Press Release Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Sues the City of Dal­las for Bal­lot Mea­sure Pro­hibit­ing Police from Enforc­ing Mar­i­jua­na-Relat­ed Offenses Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Dallas and local officials for adopting a city charter amendment that would illegally decriminalize marijuana-related offenses and prohibit police from enforcing Texas law. […]

I recently discussed the ever-evolving hemp and cannabis industry with Cole of the Cole Memo Podcast. As the California cannabis market is in freefall, voters in several states rejected adult use/recreational marijuana earlier this month, and the DEA’s hearing on rescheduling is being challenged in court, it can be difficult to determine where the cannabis industry is […]