A Maryland bill that would protect fire and rescue public safety employees from workplace discrimination tied to lawful medical marijuana use has cleared the full House of Delegates through its second reading, putting it one step away from final passage in the chamber. House Bill 797, filed by Delegate Adrian Boafo (D), would prohibit employers …
White House Adds Fifth CBD Policy Meeting for April 7 With OCan Group
A fifth White House meeting has now been scheduled as federal officials continue reviewing a forthcoming Food and Drug Administration policy on cannabidiol (CBD) products. According to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs calendar, OCan Group, LLC is set to meet with officials on April 7 at 2:30 p.m. regarding the FDA’s unpublished “Cannabidiol …
DEA Publishes New Marijuana Bulk Manufacturer Application for Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a new Federal Register notice showing that California-based Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of marijuana, marijuana extract and tetrahydrocannabinols under Schedule I. The notice was published April 1 under Docket No. DEA-1694. According to the notice, the application was filed March …
Tilray Reports Record Quarterly Revenue of $207 Million as Cannabis Sales Jump 19%
Tilray Brands says it posted record net revenue and gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with strong gains in its marijuana business helping offset weakness in beverage sales. According to the company, net revenue for the quarter ended February 28 rose 11% from a year earlier to $206.7 million, while gross profit …
CBD May Help Ease Pain and Improve Recovery After Exercise-Related Muscle Injury, Study Finds
A new study published in Journal of Cannabis Research and listed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce pain and physical limitations tied to exercise-related muscle injury, while also appearing to be safe and well tolerated. Researchers from Augusta University and the University of Florida conducted the study …
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use in Health Facilities
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a bill into law allowing certain terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while admitted to or residing at participating health facilities. Senate Bill 7 applies to terminally ill patients who are registered with Colorado’s medical marijuana program. Under the new law, health facilities may choose to allow the …
Maine Committee Advances Bill Overhauling Employer Drug Testing Rules, Including Cannabis Protections
A Maine legislative committee has approved a bill that would significantly update the state’s employer substance use testing laws, including new protections tied to legal marijuana use. The Legislature’s Labor Committee voted March 31 to advance House Bill 2110, sending the proposal forward with amendments after a work session earlier in the day. The measure, …
Federal Judge Denies Emergency Bid to Stop Medicare CBD Program, Sets Hearing for April 20
A federal judge has denied an emergency request to block the new Medicare-linked CBD pilot program, allowing it to move forward as the legal challenge continues. The court rejected the plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order, which had sought to halt implementation of the program before it takes effect. The decision means the limited …
Judge Criticizes Plaintiffs’ Court Choice in Lawsuit Challenging Federal CBD Program
A federal judge today criticized counsel for the plaintiffs seeking to block the new Medicare CBD program, saying that because they chose to file the case in his court they should be prepared to attend in-person hearings going forward, even as Judge Trevor N. McFadden approved their request to appear by telephone or videoconference at …
Maine Legislature Approves Marijuana Testing Changes, Sends Bill to Governor Mills
Maine lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would revise how marijuana products are tested, sending the measure to Governor Janet Mills for consideration. LD 1488, sponsored by State Senator Michael Tipping (D), was approved by both the House and Senate following the adoption of multiple amendments that reshaped the proposal’s scope. The …
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