The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a closely watched case brought by marijuana businesses seeking to overturn federal cannabis prohibition, delivering a quiet but consequential setback to an industry eager for judicial relief after years of legislative gridlock. The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of cannabis companies, argued that the federal ban on marijuana is … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Says “Not It” as Cannabis Industry Asks for Federal Reality Check
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DOJ to Supreme Court: “Hold Our Briefs” — Feds Ask for More Time in Weed-and-Weapons Showdown
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court for a little more time before stepping into one of the strangest legal fights in America right now — the question of whether marijuana users can legally own guns. The case, United States v. Hemani, centers on a decades-old federal law that bans anyone who uses or is addicted to a controlled substance from possessing … [Read more...] about DOJ to Supreme Court: “Hold Our Briefs” — Feds Ask for More Time in Weed-and-Weapons Showdown
Supreme Court to Review Federal Gun Ban for Drug Users
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a federal statute that prohibits individuals who are unlawful users of or addicted to any controlled substance from possessing firearms. This decision arises from a case involving Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas resident charged with felony gun possession after admitting to regular marijuana use. The … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Review Federal Gun Ban for Drug Users
Supreme Court Opens Door for Civil RICO Claims Arising from CBD Mislabeling
In a narrow 5–4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that civil plaintiffs may seek treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for economic losses—even when those losses stem from a personal injury. The ruling marks a significant expansion of the types of claims permissible under RICO’s civil provisions. The case, Medical Marijuana, … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Opens Door for Civil RICO Claims Arising from CBD Mislabeling
Supreme Court Leans Toward Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over whether a truck driver fired for failing a drug test after using a “wellness product” which was falsely advertised to be free of THC may sue the manufacturer under a federal racketeering law. A majority of the justices seemed ready to side with the driver, Douglas Horn, on the narrow question before them: whether he could … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Leans Toward Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test
I’m in shock. 🙄 U.S. Supreme Court Denies Medical Marijuana Workers’ Compensation Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up a pair of cases concerning workers’ compensation for medical marijuana. This comes about a month after the Justice Department encouraged the high court to reject the cannabis cases, in part because it argued that broader marijuana policy choices were better left up to Congress or the executive branch. The new … [Read more...] about I’m in shock. 🙄 U.S. Supreme Court Denies Medical Marijuana Workers’ Compensation Cases
