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 […]

Recreational Weed Now Legal in Delaware

Recreational marijuana became legal in Delaware on Sunday as Democratic Governor John Carney allowed two bills to legalize adult-use cannabis to become law without his signature. The measures, House Bill 1 and House Bill 2, legalize the possession of marijuana for adults and establish a legal framework for regulated recreational cannabis production and sales. Carney, […]

Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy

Members of the Sackler family–the wealthy owners behind Purdue Pharma and OxyContin—paid upwards of $19 million in donations to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, a powerful institution that advises U.S. opioid policy, according to a bombshell report by The New York Times. The Times outlined a series of events that pose a […]

U.K. University Creates Postgraduate Course on Clinical Psychedelics

The University of Exeter, a university in the United Kingdom, is debuting one of the first postgraduate qualifications on psychedelics in the world, the Guardian reports. The program, called Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture, aims to capitalize on Exeter’s lauded psychedelics research center by sharing their expertise through training with therapists, mental health advocates, healthcare […]

New York Lawmakers Announce Joint Committee Hearing On Marijuana Banking

New York lawmakers will hold a joint meeting of two committees next month to consider establishing a “legal framework” to provide banking services to the state’s marijuana industry. The Assembly Banks Committee and Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee announced the May 11 public hearing on Monday. People interested in testifying are being […]

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