Jan 13 2025
Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal has ruled that law enforcement officers cannot conduct warrantless vehicle searches solely based on alerts from trained police dogs. The decision highlights the inability of drug-sniffing dogs to differentiate between legal and illegal cannabis products, such as medical marijuana and hemp-derived products. Judges noted that during a vehicle search …
Jan 13 2025
The global marijuana market is poised for unprecedented growth, according to a newly released report. The report, conducted by WiseGuy Reports, highlights the industry’s projected expansion from $24.6 billion in 2024 to a staggering $73.6 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.68% during the forecast period. In 2023, the market …
Jan 13 2025
Today, Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney II issued a scathing order criticizing the U.S. government for failing to comply with procedural directives in its submission of evidence. The order, tied to the potential rescheduling of marijuana, was filed under DEA Docket No. 1362 and stems from the government’s submission of a compact disc …
Jan 13 2025
Legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for marijuana workers is moving forward in the Washington State House of Representatives, with House Bill 1141 scheduled for a public hearing. The hearing is set for January 15 at 8 a.m. in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards, a necessary step before the committee can vote …
Jan 13 2025
Legislation in Washington State that would shift marijuana licensing responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture has been scheduled for a public hearing. House Bill 1067 will be discussed by the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business and members of the public on January 17 at 8 am. The bill proposes transferring licensing and regulatory …
Jan 13 2025
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced today it has published a notice of intent to adopt expedited rules and has opened a 30-day public comment period. Members of the public can submit formal comment starting today, January 13, on draft rules that will complete the regulatory framework for Minnesota’s new cannabis industry. A …
Jan 13 2025
A resolution (Senate Joint Resolution 5) encouraging the federal government to approve the SAFER Banking Act has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Montana. The hearing will take place on Thursday, January 16, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 422 of the Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee. The resolution, if passed, would officially …
Jan 13 2025
A group of Washington State lawmakers, led by Senator Jesse Salomon, has introduced Senate Bill 5201, which would legalize the use of psilocybin for therapeutic purposes. The bill, backed by eight cosponsors, has been referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee for further consideration. If enacted, the legislation would establish a regulated framework …
Jan 13 2025
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) announced today that Brian Cuban, Esq., a distinguished attorney, best-selling author, and mental health advocate, has officially joined the Reclassification Team and will play a crucial role in representing CBIH at the upcoming DEA hearings on marijuana rescheduling. Brian Cuban, the younger brother of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, “brings a unique …
Jan 13 2025
A study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) has therapeutic potential for combatting intestinal fibrosis in ulcerative colitis. For the study, researchers from Jiamusi University, Tianjin First Central Hospital, and Nankai University in China investigated the effects of CBD on in an animal model, utilizing various techniques such as enzyme-linked …
