A divided U.S. appeals court on Monday said a New Jersey law barring employment discrimination against cannabis users does not allow for private lawsuits, and tossed out a proposed class action against Walmart.The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 ruling, opens new tab said that because the state law approved by voters in 2020 did not create any … [Read more...] about Walmart job applicant can’t sue under NJ cannabis bias law
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Iconic NYC dive Smith’s Bar to be replaced by weed dispensary near Times Square
Old New York’s going up in smoke!Smith’s Bar, the iconic, neon-sign dive near Times Square, has closed for good and is set to be replaced by a marijuana dispensary — leaving broken-hearted regulars feeling burned.The beloved watering hole — where theater-going hipsters knocked one back alongside old drunks and businessmen for 70 years — shuttered for good last week on 44th … [Read more...] about Iconic NYC dive Smith’s Bar to be replaced by weed dispensary near Times Square
Columbus City Council to vote on creating ‘weed fund’ to collect marijuana tax revenue
The city of Columbus could soon establish a separate "weed fund" to manage its income from the tax on marijuana sales, a new revenue source the City Council welcomes. Columbus City Auditor Megan N. Kilgore said she conservatively estimates the city will bring in $8 million from marijuana sale tax receipts in the first year that the drug was legalized for recreational use in … [Read more...] about Columbus City Council to vote on creating ‘weed fund’ to collect marijuana tax revenue
‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed
He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love with Labour As I leave the office, my editor wishes me luck. “Hope he’s not too grumpy!” she says. A moment later, the deputy editor asks where I’m off to. To see Brian Cox, the … [Read more...] about ‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed
DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling
Pro-cannabis rescheduling attorney Matthew Zorn, partner at Yetter Coleman LLP, has an exchange with John J. Mulrooney, the Drug Enforcement Administration's chief administrative law judge, during preliminary proceedings Dec. 2 in Arlington, Va. Drug Enforcement Administration The Drug Enforcement Administration’s lead counsel appeared to sidestep the very first question an … [Read more...] about DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling
Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
Let’s clear the air—hemp and marijuana are not different plants. They’re both Cannabis sativa, belonging to the Cannabaceae family. The only thing separating them is a legal line in the sand drawn by outdated policies. Hemp is cannabis with less than 0.3% THC, the compound that gets you high. Marijuana is cannabis with more than 0.3% THC. That’s it.The Historical ContextThe … [Read more...] about Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
Cannabis Workforce Initiative offers guidance, tools and more to promote social justice in NYS cannabis industry
As New York State’s cannabis industry continues its growth, guidance for job seekers, prospective and current licensees looking to break into this budding field is more important than ever. The Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI), a state-funded effort that relies on the expertise of the nonprofit Workforce Development Institute and Cornell University’s School of Industrial … [Read more...] about Cannabis Workforce Initiative offers guidance, tools and more to promote social justice in NYS cannabis industry
How Michigan created a $10B weed market
Michigan is on the verge of hitting $10 billion in weed sales just five years after legalizing the recreational cannabis industry.Only California — which has nearly four times as many residents — has a bigger legal marijuana market. And only Alaska — undoubtedly reflecting the unrelenting cold and darkness — has a higher volume of sales on a per capita basis.“We’re breaking … [Read more...] about How Michigan created a $10B weed market
Michigan is building a cannabis testing lab — but needs a lame-duck vote to run it
Is the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s long-awaited reference testing lab in trouble? The lab, which has already been allocated $4.4 million in state funding to build and open in January, still requires a legislative change to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to operate effectively. That legislation requires a two-thirds vote at the Capitol to change … [Read more...] about Michigan is building a cannabis testing lab — but needs a lame-duck vote to run it
Snoop Dogg Opens Online Cannabis Shop Shipping Direct To US Consumers
The launch of the new online shop follows the opening of Snoop Dogg’s S.W.ED. cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles and a so-called coffee shop in Amsterdam, where patrons are able to purchase small quantities of cannabis and other weed products. The initials S.W.E.D stand for “smoke weed every day,” a Snoop Dogg mantra that has grown into an international lifestyle brand. The … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Opens Online Cannabis Shop Shipping Direct To US Consumers
