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SCOTUS Scuttles Chevron This January, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that challenged the deference given federal agencies by federal courts to interpret vaguely written laws. It was called… The post SCOTUS Scuttles <i>Chevron</i/> appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Court dismisses lawsuit challenging federal marijuana laws The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts dismissed a case challenging marijuana’s federal illegality on Monday, rejecting arguments made by cannabis companies against prohibition. U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni, an Obama appointee, ruled… The post Court dismisses lawsuit challenging federal marijuana laws appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging CSA’s Constitutionality, but Says Cannabis’s Regulation Under CSA Should Be Reexamined The motion to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging the federal government’s authority to enforce the Controlled Substances Act against state-legal, intrastate cannabis businesses was granted, but the suit ‘alleged persuasive reasons for a reexamination’ of how the CSA regulates cannabis.

MariMed Receives Approval to Launch Adult-Use Sales at 3rd Massachusetts Dispensary The company also provided updates on its Ohio and Maryland footprints.

MariMed Closes Acquisition of 2nd Maryland Dispensary The company’s Thrive Wellness retail location in Upper Marlboro is in additional to its Annapolis store.

Rasta Itations From Aethiopia by way of Babylon the Brethren of Rastafari await the prophesied Exodus and Movement of Jah people. Here in their own words and images is part of their story. The post Rasta Itations first appeared on High Times.

4 Ohio Cannabis Companies Gained Advantage in Lottery for Dispensary Site Selections A change of ownership request allowed at least one of these companies to enter the lottery as both a cultivator and independent retailer for more draw balls.

Winning Strategies for MSOs: Navigating Growth, Innovation and Regulatory Challenges By Lexie Barton, Director of Client Strategy, BDSA The cannabis industry has faced significant challenges in the past year, though shifting macro-environmental factors indicate a promising outlook. Multi-state operators (MSOs)… The post Winning Strategies for MSOs: Navigating Growth, Innovation and Regulatory Challenges appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Cannabis Law and Gun Rights: News from SCOTUS By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski Last week, the US Supreme Court decided its most recent Second Amendment case, United States v. Rahimi. Earlier this month, SCOTUS decided Garland v.… The post Cannabis Law and Gun Rights: News from SCOTUS appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Washington Ag Department Gains Authority to Accredit Cannabis Labs The beverages, including those with hemp-derived cannabinoids, are now restricted to adults 21 and older for purchase in licensed establishments.