Warning for Cannabis Businesses: Your Contracts May Not Be Enforceable
Despite many states legalizing cannabis and growing public acceptance, cannabis remains illegal at the federal level as a Schedule I controlled substance. This legal contradiction creates serious problems for cannabis businesses, especially when it comes to enforcing contracts.
Supreme Court Grants Extension in Landmark Cannabis and Guns Rights Case
In a development that could have far-reaching implications for both cannabis users and gun owners across America, the Supreme Court has granted the government more time to consider whether to appeal a significant ruling on federal gun prohibitions for marijuana consumers.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh approved the extension last week, giving government lawyers until June 5 to determine their next steps in the case known as U.S. v. Baxter.
Bipartisan STATES 2.0 Act Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Federal and State Cannabis Laws
Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV) have reintroduced the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) 2.0 Act, marking a significant bipartisan effort to address the increasingly confusing patchwork of cannabis laws across America.
Women are driving the wellness revolution in cannabis
Women are increasingly embracing cannabis for wellness purposes such as stress relief, sleep improvement, and pain management, prompting some brands to create products tailored to health-conscious consumers.
Federal Judge: Ban on Cannabis Users Owning Firearms Is Unconstitutional
Another appeals court rules that cannabis users can own guns
January 9, 2025
A fifth-curcuit federal appeals court ruled this week that the government can't prosecute someone for owning a gun simply because they use cannabis. The court said this type of prosecution goes against America's historical gun rights and violates the Second Amendment.
The case involved Patrick Daniels Jr., who faced charges for having both cannabis and a firearm. The court said this old law doesn't match up with how gun rights have traditionally been protected in the U.S.
Cannabis Reformers Want to Boot DEA from Rescheduling Hearings
DEA Accused of Blocking Cannabis Rescheduling
January 7, 2025
Cannabis companies Village Farms and Hemp for Victory filed a motion on January 6 claiming the DEA is trying to block cannabis from being moved from Schedule I to Schedule III.
Recreational cannabis sales in Maine reach record high in 2024, but are beginning to mellow out
Maine set another record for recreational cannabis sales in 2024.
Maine's legal marijuana stores sold more cannabis than ever before in 2024, reaching $244 million in sales. That's 12% more than in 2023.
Meta's New Content Policy Changes Don't Remove Cannabis Restrictions
Meta still says no to cannabis
Facebook and Instagram (owned by their parent company Meta) just announced they're changing their rules to be more open about what people can post. But if you try to search for anything about marijuana or cannabis, you'll still get blocked - even if you're looking for completely legal information!th an idea.