A New Jersey judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking unpaid rent from Whoopi Goldberg’s marijuana company, WhoopFam, while allowing the company’s fraud claim involving former …
Category: Cannabis Legal & Courts
Updates on cannabis-related court rulings, lawsuits, attorney general actions, expungement efforts and other major legal developments.
California Appeals Court Sides With Marijuana Dispensary in Lawsuit Over THC Gummy Recommended for Anxiety
A California appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against a marijuana dispensary accused of misleading a customer into purchasing a THC gummy …
Federal Judge Grants Temporary Order Keeping New Jersey Marijuana Dispensary Open Amid Labor Peace Lawsuit
A federal judge has granted temporary relief allowing a Jersey City marijuana dispensary to remain open while it challenges licensing requirements tied to labor peace …
DEA Says GAO Report Has “No Bearing” on Marijuana Rescheduling, Does Not Justify Further Delays
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says a recent federal watchdog report identifying deficiencies in drug scheduling procedures does not undermine the scientific justification for moving …
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Lifetime Gun Ban Stemming From Nonviolent Marijuana Cultivation Conviction
The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear a challenge to a federal law permanently prohibiting people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms, leaving in …
Hello Farms Asks Federal Appeals Court to Reconsider Decision Overturning $31.8 Million Verdict Against Curaleaf
A Michigan marijuana cultivation company is asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision overturning a $31.8 million jury verdict, warning that the ruling …
Italy’s Constitutional Court Delays Hearing on Hemp Flower Ban Until February 2027
Italy’s Constitutional Court has postponed a hearing on the constitutionality of the country’s hemp flower restrictions until February 9, 2027, extending a legal battle over …
Rhode Island Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Three Lawsuits Challenging Marijuana Licensing Program
Rhode Island officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss three lawsuits challenging the state’s marijuana licensing program, arguing that legislative changes have eliminated the …
Former Oklahoma Marijuana Regulator Employee Sues Agency Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
A new federal lawsuit is challenging the employment practices of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency, with a former employee alleging she was treated unfairly because …
Texas Hemp Lawsuit Heads to December 8 Appeals Court Hearing as New Legal Brief Challenges State’s THC Rules
A major legal challenge to Texas’ hemp regulations is moving toward a December 8 appeals court hearing, with a newly filed legal brief arguing that …
Federal Judge Expands Injunction Against Ohio Hemp Restrictions, Blocks In-State Cultivation and Processing Requirement
A federal judge has expanded a preliminary injunction against Ohio’s hemp restrictions, blocking the state from requiring a California hemp company to cultivate or process …
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Washington State More Time to Respond in Case Challenging Marijuana Residency Requirements
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Washington state an additional 50 days to respond to a case challenging residency requirements for marijuana business licenses, extending …
