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April 24, 2025
Jushi Hit With Age Bias Suit By Ex-Pa. Facility Controller
Pot giant Jushi was sued Thursday by a former controller at its Scranton, Pennsylvania, facility who claims a younger, male controller was hired ahead of her being terminated without a performance review.
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April 24, 2025
Texas Court Allows State To Block Austin Pot Amnesty Law
A Texas appeals court on Thursday decided to allow the state to pursue an injunction blocking an Austin city law prohibiting enforcement of some cannabis crimes, saying the local ordinance is preempted by state law.
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April 24, 2025
Insurance Cos. Need Not Cover Medical Cannabis In NM
A New Mexico federal judge has thrown out a medical cannabis seller's suit against three insurers over coverage of medical cannabis, finding that New Mexico law doesn't mandate coverage, and even if it did, it would be preempted by federal law.
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April 23, 2025
Curaleaf Sues Ex-VP For Alleged Breach Of Noncompete
Cannabis company Curaleaf sued a former executive in Florida federal court Wednesday, alleging she breached her employment agreement and may have shared confidential information when she jumped ship to competitor Jushi.
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April 23, 2025
Church Denied Injunction In 'Psychedelic Healing Shack' Suit
A Michigan federal judge won't issue an injunction blocking alleged retaliation against a Detroit church in a suit claiming city officials are targeting their religious practice of using psilocybin, saying the church's leader hasn't shown she's likely to succeed on her claims or face irreparable harm.
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April 23, 2025
Trulieve Resolves Ex-Manager's Age Bias Firing Suit
Nationwide cannabis company Trulieve Inc. has resolved a suit in Florida federal court by a former regional manager who alleged he was fired based on his age and in retaliation for assisting in another employee's discrimination charge.
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April 23, 2025
Mo. Counties, State Argue For Cannabis Tax At High Court
A county is a local government and should be allowed to impose a 3% additional sales tax on adult-use cannabis, two counties and the Missouri revenue director told the state Supreme Court.
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April 22, 2025
Smoke Shop Joins Others Seeking Toss Of Nitrous Death Suit
Another smoke shop is joining fellow defendants in seeking dismissal of a woman's suit alleging their sale of nitrous oxide canisters led to her sister's death from using them as "whippets," saying she lacks standing to bring her claim.
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April 22, 2025
11th Circ. Not Likely To Snuff Smoke Shop's $1.1M Trial Loss
The Eleventh Circuit signaled Tuesday that it was likely to uphold a $1.1 million verdict entered against a Georgia-based tobacco importer for selling counterfeit rolling papers, throwing cold water on the importer's claims that the verdict constituted a windfall that was prohibited in a 2023 trial.
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April 22, 2025
Michigan Panel Remands Pot Cos.' Secret Meetings Suit
A suit challenging a Michigan city's cannabis licensing program should get a new airing at trial court, a state appellate court ruled Monday, saying the lower court erred by finding that the cannabis selection committee was not a "public body" subject to the state's Open Meetings Act.
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April 22, 2025
Scott + Scott To Lead Medical Cannabis REIT Securities Suit
A Maryland federal judge picked Scott + Scott as the lead class counsel Tuesday for a proposed securities class action accusing a medical cannabis-focused real estate investment trust of misleading shareholders about its declining rents, declining property management fees and the state of its leasing operations.
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April 22, 2025
Hemp Group Drops DEA From Suit Over Police Raid, Arrest
A hemp trade group and the owner of a smoke shop are dropping claims against the U.S. government and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from a suit alleging law enforcement wrongfully raided the shop.
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April 21, 2025
DHS Voids Order Ousting Canadian Cannabis Machinery CEO
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday urged a Washington federal judge to throw out a lawsuit accusing federal agents of illegally barring the Canadian CEO of a cannabis harvesting equipment company from entering the United States, citing the government's recent decision revoking a removal order against him.
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April 21, 2025
Pot Company Once Allied With Influencer Wants Rehearing
A cannabis, spirits and vape company formerly associated with Instagram celebrity Dan Bilzerian is asking the Ninth Circuit for an en banc rehearing of a $1.6 million judgment against it, saying a panel of circuit judges ignored key facts when it found the company liable for breach of contract.
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April 21, 2025
Judge Blocks Pot Co. CEO's Bid To Enforce $1.5M Settlement
The founder of a defunct marijuana greenhouse leasing business cannot reopen an investor class action to enforce a $1.5 million settlement and declare a related bankruptcy action unlawful, a Colorado federal judge has ruled, finding that he has already filed a separate lawsuit asking for the same things.
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April 21, 2025
Supreme Court Won't Hear Neb. Tribe's Tobacco Sales Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear two Nebraska tribal companies' bid to undo an Eighth Circuit ruling that held the state can regulate a tribally owned manufacturer's sales of cigarettes to Indigenous-owned distributors after officials attempted to apply a settlement with major tobacco companies on the Winnebago reservation.
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April 21, 2025
Justices Kick Flavored-Vape Dispute Back To 5th Circ.
After the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authority to reject an e-cigarette company's application to market flavored vapes, the high court on Monday granted summary disposition on one other pending case on the same subject, while denying certiorari to three others.
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April 18, 2025
Nitrous Companies Decline Liability For Misused Products
The companies behind nitrous oxide brand Galaxy Gas urged a Florida federal court to end a proposed class action filed by the family of a woman who died while inhaling their product, arguing that they can't be held liable for "reckless and illegal misuse" of their canisters.
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April 18, 2025
Cannabis Co. Says Lender Lied About Default To Steal Funds
A cannabis company with facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has alleged in Garden State federal court that its lender lied about the company being in default in order to steal funds out of two of the company's bank accounts and claims it shows no sign of stopping.
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April 18, 2025
Texas Panel Says State Can Pursue Block Of Pot Amnesty Law
A Texas appeals panel has found the state can pursue an injunction blocking the enforcement of a city of San Marcos ordinance that prohibits enforcement of some cannabis laws, saying the city is not immune to claims that the ordinance is in violation of state law.
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April 18, 2025
Judge Sides With Wash. In NY Distillery's Sales Reg Challenge
A federal judge has rejected a New York whiskey maker's challenge to a Washington rule that distilleries must have a physical in-state location to sell to Evergreen State consumers online, saying the regulation isn't discriminatory because it "applies evenhandedly" regardless of the producer's home state.
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April 18, 2025
Federal Cannabis Law Reform Eyed In Bipartisan Push
A bipartisan group of representatives has introduced legislation to reconcile the conflicts between the federal prohibition on cannabis and state laws that legalize it, and to prepare the country for federal legalization.
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April 17, 2025
AG Tells Nebraska City Shops To Stop Selling Synthetic THC
The Nebraska attorney general on Thursday announced his office was sending cease and desist letters to Nebraska City shops that it found to be selling hemp products containing synthetic THC.
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April 17, 2025
Pot Cos. Can't Get Block On Mich. City Licensing Fees
A Michigan federal judge won't block the enforcement of cannabis licensing fees by the city of Grand Rapids, finding the companies objecting to the fees haven't shown they face irreparable harm without an injunction.
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April 17, 2025
Fla. 'King Of Vape' Brings Defamation Suit Against NY Post
A Florida retail store owner who operates under the name "The King of Vape" brought a federal defamation lawsuit against News Corp., saying the New York Post ran a recent story falsely describing him as an anti-Israel advocate and terrorist supporter who was recently sued for selling illicit e-cigarettes.
Expert Analysis
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5 Tips To Succeed In A Master Of Laws Program And Beyond
As lawyers and recent law school graduates begin their Master of Laws coursework across the country, they should keep a few pointers in mind to get the most out of their programs and kick-start successful careers in their practice areas, says Kelley Miller at Reed Smith.
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Series
Being An Opera Singer Made Me A Better Lawyer
My journey from the stage to the courtroom has shown that the skills I honed as an opera singer – punctuality, memorization, creativity and more – have all played a vital role in my success as an attorney, says Gerard D'Emilio at GableGotwals.
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How Law Firms Can Avoid 'Collaboration Drag'
Law firm decision making can be stifled by “collaboration drag” — characterized by too many pointless meetings, too much peer feedback and too little dissent — but a few strategies can help stakeholders improve decision-making processes and build consensus, says Steve Groom at Miles Mediation.
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Opinion
Litigation Funding Disclosure Key To Open, Impartial Process
Blanket investor and funding agreement disclosures should be required in all civil cases where the investor has a financial interest in the outcome in order to address issues ranging from potential conflicts of interest to national security concerns, says Bob Goodlatte, former U.S. House Representative for Virginia.
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The Licensure Landscape For Psychedelics Manufacturers
As the need for bulk manufacturing of psychedelic substances grows, organizations aiming to support clinical trials or become commercial suppliers must navigate a rigorous and multifaceted journey to obtaining a license from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, say Kimberly Chew at Husch Blackwell and Jaime Dwight at Promega Corp.
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What NFL Draft Picks Have In Common With Lateral Law Hires
Nearly half of law firm lateral hires leave within a few years — a failure rate that is strikingly similar to the performance of NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round — in part because evaluators focus too heavily on quantifiable metrics and not enough on a prospect's character traits, says Howard Rosenberg at Baretz+Brunelle.
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Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support
A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.
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Planning Law Firm Content Calendars: What, When, Where
During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
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Playing Golf Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Golf can positively affect your personal and professional life well beyond the final putt, and it’s helped enrich my legal practice by improving my ability to build lasting relationships, study and apply the rules, face adversity with grace, and maintain my mental and physical well-being, says Adam Kelly at Venable.
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Law Firms Should Move From Reactive To Proactive Marketing
Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning — beginning with comprehensive campaigns — can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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Opinion
The Big Issues A BigLaw Associates' Union Could Address
A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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Opinion
It's Time For A BigLaw Associates' Union
As BigLaw faces a steady stream of criticism about its employment policies and practices, an associates union could effect real change — and it could start with law students organizing around opposition to recent recruiting trends, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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Bankruptcy Courts May Be Budding Open To Cannabis Cases
Two recent California bankruptcy court rulings, denying motions to dismiss the respective debtors' bankruptcies, provide persuasive authority to allow cannabis debtors the protections of federal bankruptcy law, say Noah Weingarten and Bethany Simmons at Loeb & Loeb.
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How Justices Upended The Administrative Procedure Act
In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jarkesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Is My Counterclaim Bound To Fall?
A Pennsylvania federal court’s recent dismissal of the defendants’ counterclaims in Morgan v. Noss should remind attorneys to avoid the temptation to repackage a claim’s facts and law into a mirror-image counterclaim, as this approach will often result in a waste of time and resources, says Matthew Selmasska at Kaufman Dolowich.