I adore the film (and, as always, I stress the word “film”) Trading Places. It has it all: Eddie Murphy hitting his prime, a wonderfully smug Dan Akroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis doing her thing, and it’s all wrapped up in a caper-turned morality tale about the orange juice futures market. There are so many wonderfully quotable lines from that movie, but when I read a recent decision … [Read more...] about Not My Problem: Connecticut Federal Court Rules Hemp Lawsuit Is a State Issue
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Is California fighting a losing battle with cannabis enforcement?
Law enforcement officials say illicit market in the state is "as big and bad as ever," despite headline-grabbing cannabis seizures. Is California fighting a losing battle with its unlicensed marijuana market, more than six years after the state supposedly legalized cannabis? It sure seems like it. Just in the 2024 calendar year alone, state officials claim to have seized more … [Read more...] about Is California fighting a losing battle with cannabis enforcement?
Beacon Hill might restructure the Cannabis Control Commission. Here’s what you need to know.
This Wednesday, state lawmakers will host the first of two legislative hearings probing the Cannabis Control Commission, the embattled agency that oversees Massachusetts’ $7 billion marijuana industry. It follows a difficult year for the agency, marred by toxic workplace allegations, worries over misplaced funds, and the contentious termination of its one-time chair. … [Read more...] about Beacon Hill might restructure the Cannabis Control Commission. Here’s what you need to know.
DaySavers Partners With Urban Outfitters, Bringing Cannabis Accessories Into Mainstream Retail
DaySavers, the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the market, partnered with Urban Outfitters to bring DaySavers cannabis pre-roll products to select retail stores and online shop. The distribution partnership represents a significant milestone for DaySavers, highlighting the brand's commitment to bringing high-quality cannabis accessories into … [Read more...] about DaySavers Partners With Urban Outfitters, Bringing Cannabis Accessories Into Mainstream Retail
A New York City law used to padlock suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional
FILE - New York Police officers collect seized merchandise at an illegal cannabis shop during an enforcement action, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File) A law that New York City has relied on to padlock scores of suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional because it violates the rights of store owners, a judge ruled Tuesday. Mayor … [Read more...] about A New York City law used to padlock suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional
Receiver sought for marijuana business after $22M default
A Maryland real estate investment trust is seeking control of a Missouri marijuana business as it says some $22 million is owed on a back note. Viridescent Realty Trust Inc. said in a lawsuit filed Friday in St. Louis County Circuit Court that in 2021 it made a loan to the business, with entities carrying the name Blue Arrow, tied to John Wilbers and Laura Wilbers. Wilbers, a … [Read more...] about Receiver sought for marijuana business after $22M default
Santa Cruz County supervisors consider on-site cannabis consumption at retailers, farms
SANTA CRUZ — Halloween and all of its orange pumpkins and ghostly white costumes may be fast approaching, but next week’s Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting will have a distinctly green hue.At its meeting Tuesday, the board is set to consider a pair of proposed ordinances that would permit on-site cannabis consumption at existing retailers and farming locations. To … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz County supervisors consider on-site cannabis consumption at retailers, farms
Colorado Mom Warns Florida of Cannabis Dangers Ahead of Legalization Vote
Florida Department of Children and Families As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political action committees have struggled to raise money to defeat a cannabis legalization ballot measure, the GOP executive is being accused of a new tactic—the use of taxpayer dollars instead. Most recently, a 30-second TV ad released on Oct. 28 warns about the “deadly dangers of marijuana,” with … [Read more...] about Colorado Mom Warns Florida of Cannabis Dangers Ahead of Legalization Vote
Is That Candy or Cannabis?
Over the years, rumors have arisen that dangerous drugs or poisons could be introduced into your child’s Halloween candy. The reality: intentional candy tampering is rare. No actual cases of poisoned Halloween candy have ever been reported in our region. But every year, thousands of children are harmed by poisons in their own homes. One of the growing concerns today are … [Read more...] about Is That Candy or Cannabis?
Green Dragon Closing 39 Florida Dispensaries, 17 in Colorado
Green Dragon is shutting down its cannabis cultivation and dispensary operations in Florida and Colorado amid a legal dispute with parent company Eaze, which had its assets foreclosed on by lenders in August. Green Dragon, which was acquired by the California-based cannabis delivery company in 2021, filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices in both … [Read more...] about Green Dragon Closing 39 Florida Dispensaries, 17 in Colorado