Massachusetts joins Pennsylvania in creating cannabis research opportunities into safety and efficacy

by Judith Cassel | Nov 19, 2024 | News

US (MA): CCC approves license for first research facility in the Commonwealth The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) on Thursday, November 14, approved the Commonwealth’s first Marijuana Research Facility final license, marking continued...

Cannabis vape products containing botanically sourced terpenes pass two ASTM International Global Standards for ingredient safety!

by Judith Cassel | Nov 13, 2024 | News

ASTM D37 Passes Standards for Cannabis Vape Ingredient Safety Based on Framework by True Terpenes Head of Research News provided by True Terpenes Nov 13, 2024, 08:00 ET Guide and Procedure Published to Promote Science-Based Standards and Help Protect Consumer Health...

Florida Governor’s use of state funds to push misinformation succeeded in tanking the cannabis adult-use bill but may backfire as companies leave state.

by Judith Cassel | Nov 12, 2024 | News

US (FL): Cannabist Company sells 14 dispensaries, 2 cultivation and manufacturing plants The Cannabist Company announced the closing of the sale of its 14 Florida dispensaries and two cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Alachua and Arcadia to MINT Cannabis and...

Election Recap: Cannabis and Psychedelics At The Ballot Box

by Micah Bucy | Nov 6, 2024 | News

Election night was somewhat disappointing for cannabis and psychedelic advocates. Six states were presented with opportunities to expand, criminalize, or legalize cannabis operations or psychedelics. Based on the returns being reported now, only Nebraska appears...

Warren County DA Asks Federal Court To Permit Lawsuit Challenging Rules Prohibiting MMJ Patients From Possessing Firearms

by Micah Bucy | Oct 30, 2024 | News

On Monday, Robert Greene, the current district attorney for Warren County and the plaintiff challenging ATF rules that prohibit lawful medical marijuana users from lawfully obtaining a firearm, filed a brief asking the Court to deny the government’s motion to dismiss....

Hemp Suppliers Challenge Constitutionality of New Jersey’s Hemp Law Amendments

by Micah Bucy | Sep 26, 2024 | News

On Tuesday, five hemp providers – 1 NJ-based provider and 4 out-of-state providers – filed a lawsuit in Federal Court alleging that New Jersey Senate Bill 3235 violates the Supremacy Clause, the Dormant Commerce Clause, and Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution....