Minnesota House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill, While Senate Version Is Set For Final Committee Vote

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize marijuana on Tuesday after weeks of extensive committee consideration and a floor debate that spanned two days. Meanwhile, Senate companion legislation will be taken up in its final committee on Wednesday before potentially advancing to the floor, which is expected by the end of the week. […]

Keurig founder joins executive team of marijuana accessories maker

Keurig founder Peter Dragone has joined the executive team of a startup marijuana accessories maker in Kentucky that’s aiming to begin its first funding round. Dragone, who introduced K-Cups to the market in 2004, has taken a role as equity partner of Convenient Cannabis, the maker of Puffsy pods. ADVERTISEMENT The single-serve pods, made of […]

Former Michigan marijuana regulator pleads guilty to taking bribes

A former Republican House speaker in Michigan officially pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to accepting bribes totaling more than $110,000 while head of the state’s medical marijuana licensing board. Rick Johnson, who led the Michigan House from 2001 to 2004 before joining the MMJ board, admitted he took cash and flights from Detroit-area businessman […]

Nevada Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Congress To Federally Legalize Marijuana

The Nevada Assembly has approved a resolution urging Congress to legalize marijuana, sending it to the state Senate. The legislation from Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva (D) cleared the chamber in a 37-5 vote on Monday. It states that cannabis has “many well documented medical uses,” yet remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances […]

Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Resolution Asking Governor To Create Marijuana Clemency Program

The Hawaii legislature has approved a resolution calling on the governor to create a clemency program for people with prior marijuana convictions on their records. The concurrent resolution from Rep. Jeanné Kapela (D) first passed the House earlier this month, sending it to the Senate where members adopted the measure on Monday. It states that […]

Cannabis Litigation in a Down Market

REGISTER HERE  The West Coast cannabis industry is struggling. In this free webinar, cannabis business litigators Jihee Ahn (California; Oregon) and Jesse Mondry (Oregon) will discuss the state of the industry and how depressed market conditions are affecting those considering litigation or alternative dispute-resolution options. Tune in Tuesday, May 16th at 10am PT for a […]

Colorado Senate Gives Initial Approval To Psychedelics Regulation Bill

The Colorado Senate has given initial approval to a bill to create a regulatory framework for legal psychedelics under a voter-approved initiative. The legislation from Senate President Steve Fenberg (D) passed with amendments in a voice vote on second reading on Monday. A final vote is expected on Tuesday, after which point it would move […]