CA Supreme Court to Hear Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban Case
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments that address whether cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries or should be compelled to regulate them.
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Canada Takes a Giant Step Back from Medical Marijuana
A Canadian Court of Appeals overturned a 2011 ruling. The new judge decided that being seriously ill does not give anyone the right to use medical marijuana
Motel Case Marks a Victory Against Federal Forfeiture Abuse
In a major victory against federal forfeiture abuse, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a scheme by federal prosecutors to seize a motel.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 30, 2013:
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WA Governor Encouraged by Marijuana Talk with Holder
Washington Governor, Jay Inslee, said that his marijuana talk regarding I-502 with Attorney General Eric Holder was a "confidence-builder".
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 23, 2013:
Federal Court Denies Petition to Reschedule Marijuana
Federal Court of Appeals has denied requests to overturn the denial by the DEA to initiate proceedings to reschedule marijuana under federal law.
Can the DEA Hide a Surveillance Camera on Your Land?
A US district court judge ruled in the case last fall that it was okay for the DEA to enter the rural property without a warrant..
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 16, 2013:
Can Municipalities Ban Distribution of Medical Pot; Oral Arguments On Feb 5th In CA Supreme Court
The CA Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments in a case that has received attention inside & outside of the medical marijuana community. California...
Federal Magistrate Rules for Harborside Medical Marijuana Dispensary
A federal magistrate in Oakland ruled that landlords for the Harborside Health Center cannot stop it from selling medical marijuana in their properties...
Marijuana Dispensaries Sue Long Beach
Nine marijuana collectives claim in court that the Long Beach Police Department is using illegal, unconstitutional tactics to put them out of business...
Obama Administration Throwing Medical Marijuana Patients Into Federal Prison at Unprecedented Rate
Fallout from the Obama Administration's aggressive federal enforcement in medical marijuana states has reached a fever pitch this month with three people...
Medical Marijuana Groups File Brief in Support of Mendocino Legal Battle with Feds
Three medical marijuana groups have teamed up to support Mendocino County officials in their effort to fight a sweeping federal subpoena filed in October.
Florida Must Pay Attorney Fees in Employee Drug Test Lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered the state of Florida to pay more than $190k in attorneys' fees in a case challenging an executive order ordering suspicionless..
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Pot Baker to Be Acquitted, But Leaves Door Open for Canada to Ban Edibles
Owen Smith, the head baker of the Cannabis Buyers' Club of Canada will be acquitted of two outstanding drug offences, but lawyers say the Crown has left...
Civil Forfeiture Laws: State Sanctioned Theft
Judge Dan Pelligrini in Pennsylvania has called Civil Forfeiture Laws State Sanctioned Theft
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Mendocino Files Motion to Quash Feds' Marijuana Subpoena
Mendocino County officials filed a motion last Fri to try to quash a federal grand jury subpoena seeking records by Jan 8th about a now-canceled county...