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DEA Proposes Dramatic Increases In Marijuana And Psychedelics Production In 2023 For Research

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants to more than double the amount of marijuana that can be legally manufactured for research in 2023—and it’s also seeking to significantly increase the quota for the production of psychedelics like psilocyn, LSD and mescaline. In a notice set to be published in the Federal Register next week, DEA […]

Some claims dismissed in CBD startup lawsuit by Curaleaf exec, others

An Oregon judge dismissed some of the claims against cannabis entrepreneur Nitin Khanna in a legal battle involving Curaleaf Holdings Executive Chair Boris Jordan, but the court battle continues. Securities fraud claims against Khanna and others were dismissed last week by Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge David Rees. ADVERTISEMENT But the plaintiffs’ “claim for breach […]

Goodness Growth vows to take legal action after Verano scraps cannabis acquisition

(This story has been updated to note that Goodness Growth acknowledged the transaction will not proceed.)  Goodness Growth Holdings vowed to seek “significant damages” after multistate cannabis operator Verano Holdings said on Friday that it was terminating its acquisition of the company and seeking millions of dollars in reimbursements and fees. Minneapolis-based Goodness Growth accused […]

Kentucky Governor Exploring State Weed Pardons

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that he has directed his administration to explore issuing pardons for all convictions of simple marijuana possession. Beshear’s announcement follows President Joseph Biden’s move last week to pardon all federal convictions for low-level weed possession and a call for governors to take similar action at the state level. […]

Only One In Four Republicans Admit Marijuana Laws Are Enforced Unfairly Against People Of Color, Poll Finds

Just one in four Republicans agree that people of color are unfairly punished over marijuana, despite data consistently showing that Black and Hispanic people are disproportionately arrested over cannabis compared to white people, according to a new poll. It’s a significant finding, especially given how commonly studies and reports about racial discrimination in cannabis enforcement […]

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