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  • April 15, 2025

    Pot Co. Settles With Capital Firm In 'Neobank' Fraud Suit

    Cannabis company Killa Bees Distribution LLC has agreed to a settlement with a venture capital firm and its executive, resolving claims that they benefited from alleged fraud by a "neobank" for cannabis businesses who couldn't use traditional banking.

  • April 15, 2025

    Retiring Calif. Ethics Committee Atty Says Judicial Trust Vital

    Nancy Black, who retires this month as founding counsel to California's Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics, reflected in an interview with Law360 on the wide range of ethical concerns the committee has handled over her 15-year tenure and the group's key role in safeguarding public trust in the courts.

  • April 15, 2025

    Pot Farm, Michigan Town Say No RICO Case In Couple's Suit

    Newfield Township, Michigan, and a cannabis company permitted to operate in the town are urging a federal judge to deny an injunction requested by a Newfield couple aimed at shutting down the company's farm, saying the couple have failed to show evidence of racketeering or that they face current or imminent harm.

  • April 14, 2025

    Juul Seeks Ax of Noncompliant Plaintiffs In E-Cig Suits

    Juul on Monday asked a California federal judge to toss claims brought by plaintiffs who failed to comply with court orders, about two years after Juul reached a $255 million global settlement in the litigation.

  • April 14, 2025

    Mich. Pot Regulation Chief Wants Out Of Couple's RICO Suit

    The executive director of Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency on Monday urged a federal court to deny an injunction sought by a couple aiming to shut down a neighboring cannabis processing operation, arguing he's not part of any alleged racketeering scheme and they are unlikely to succeed on their claims.

  • April 14, 2025

    Ore. Ex-Official Alleges Improper Firing Over Whiskey Scandal

    The former deputy director of Oregon's liquor and cannabis regulator has alleged in a lawsuit recently removed to federal court that he was wrongfully terminated in connection with a scandal in which agency officials were accused of pocketing rare whiskeys.

  • April 14, 2025

    Suit Claims Fume Vapes Mislead With 5% Nicotine Labels

    A New York woman is suing Florida-based QR Joy Inc. in federal court, alleging that it misleads consumers by labeling its Fume vaping products as 5% nicotine, tricking them into thinking that is a low amount when it is more than the amount in a combustible cigarette.

  • April 11, 2025

    Attorney Owners Of Pot Co. Accused Of $46M RICO Scheme

    A Florida-based real estate lender is suing two attorneys with civil rights law firm Loevy & Loevy in New York federal court, alleging they engaged in racketeering in connection with more than $46 million in loans intended to fund cannabis facilities they own in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

  • April 11, 2025

    Philly Dispensary's $24.5M Award Upheld In Fraud Suit

    A Philadelphia state court judge stood by her decision to award $24.5 million to the co-owner of a medical marijuana company who alleged her partners defrauded her by convincing her to reduce her ownership stake in the company without telling her it was up for sale, noting the trial court wasn't empowered to modify a money calculation it didn't make.  

  • April 11, 2025

    Ill. Sens. OK Bill Nixing Pot Odor As Grounds For Car Search

    Illinois lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ensure the smell of marijuana on its own does not allow law enforcement to search a vehicle.

  • April 11, 2025

    Rebuffed Medical Pot Patient Can Pursue Disability Bias Claim

    A Pennsylvania federal judge has reinstated a medical marijuana user's disability bias claim in a lawsuit against a Cleveland-based construction company after revisiting a prior order, finding the company might have failed to explore alternative accommodations for the man's disabilities — apart from cannabis use — before rescinding a job offer.

  • April 11, 2025

    Pot Co. Brings Calif. Labor Peace Law Challenge To 9th Circ.

    A cannabis retailer challenging the constitutionality of a California law that requires marijuana businesses to have labor peace agreements is bringing its legal battle to the Ninth Circuit.

  • April 11, 2025

    Mich. Pot Co. Hits Vape Wholesalers With Antitrust Suit

    Redbud Roots Inc., which bills itself as Michigan's top craft cannabis cultivator, processor and supplier, is suing a group of vaporizer wholesalers, saying in the antitrust complaint that they have agreed to fix prices and keep competitors out of the market.

  • April 10, 2025

    NC Justices Asked To Weigh In On Pot Burden Of Proof

    A man convicted of drug trafficking is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to weigh in on the charges against him for selling cannabis, saying the state failed to show that it wasn't legal hemp at trial.

  • April 10, 2025

    DEA Ignored Subpoenas In Criminal Case, Suit Alleges

    A pair of defendants in a pending state court criminal case in San Diego County have asked a California federal judge to compel the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to direct two of its agents to testify in that matter, alleging the agency has violated the law by ignoring subpoenas.

  • April 10, 2025

    6th Circ. Won't Block New Ky. Vape Regulations

    The Sixth Circuit won't block enforcement of newly enacted e-cigarette regulations in Kentucky, saying the vaping interests' delays in bringing their suit against the state and asking for an injunction undermine their claims that they face "irreparable" harm.

  • April 09, 2025

    FDA Slow To Act On Hemp And Vapes, Congress Hears

    Federal health officials' inaction on flavored vapes and hemp-derived consumables has led to a proliferation of loosely regulated products, members of a U.S. House of Representatives committee heard on Wednesday.

  • April 09, 2025

    Religious Mission Justifies Philly Injection Site, 3rd Circ. Told

    Counsel for a nonprofit seeking to open a safe injection site in Philadelphia told the Third Circuit Wednesday that it qualified as a religious organization immune from prosecution, despite not having any spiritual language in its incorporation documents.

  • April 09, 2025

    New Mexico 3rd State To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy

    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a bill legalizing psilocybin therapy in the state, making it the third state to create legal access to the active ingredient in psychoactive mushrooms.

  • April 09, 2025

    Mich. City Says Pot Co. Can't Challenge Rivals' Licenses

    A Michigan city is urging a federal court to throw out a suit by a would-be dispensary alleging that the city violated state law and the Constitution when it awarded its cannabis licenses, saying the company does not have a property right to sell substances that are illegal under federal law.

  • April 08, 2025

    ITC Won't Rethink NJOY Loss In Vape Patent Case

    The U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday refused to undo part of a finding that Altria's NJOY brand vaping products infringed a patent owned by rival Juul, leaving fully in place a ban on imports of infringing products.

  • April 08, 2025

    Whistleblower Suit Must Be Tossed Or Transferred, Pot Co. Says

    Jushi Holdings Inc., a retail cannabis company, is urging an Illinois federal court to dismiss or transfer to Florida a former executive's suit alleging that he was fired for attempting to bring facilities into compliance with safety standards.

  • April 08, 2025

    Judge Preserves Psilocybin Trade Secrets Theft Suit

    A Maryland federal judge has denied a British healthcare company's bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it stole trade secrets relating to a novel method of treating depression with psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychoactive mushrooms.

  • April 08, 2025

    Wash. Smoke Shop Settles Exploding Vape Battery Suit

    An Evergreen State smoke shop has reached a settlement to end a consumer's suit over a lithium-ion e-cigarette battery that allegedly exploded in his pocket, according to new filings in Washington federal court, following a judge's decision in late March to let a vape wholesaler off the hook.

  • April 08, 2025

    Feds, Maine, Town PD Move To Toss Pot Convict's Gun Case

    The federal government, the state of Maine and the Topsham Police Department are urging a federal court to throw out a suit from a man convicted of trafficking cannabis alleging that his Second Amendment rights are being violated, saying there is a long history of disarming felons.

Expert Analysis

  • How Cannabis Rescheduling May Affect Current Operators

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    The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's proposal to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III provides relief in the form of federal policy from the stigma and burdens of Schedule I, but commercial cannabis operations will remain unchanged until the federal-state cannabis policy gap is remedied by Congress, say Meital Manzuri and Alexis Lazzeri at Manzuri Law.

  • Series

    Skiing And Surfing Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I’ve learned while riding waves in the ocean and slopes in the mountains have translated to my legal career — developing strong mentor relationships, remaining calm in difficult situations, and being prepared and able to move to a backup plan when needed, says Brian Claassen at Knobbe Martens.

  • Unpacking The Circuit Split Over A Federal Atty Fee Rule

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    Federal circuit courts that have addressed Rule 41(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are split as to whether attorney fees are included as part of the costs of a previously dismissed action, so practitioners aiming to recover or avoid fees should tailor arguments to the appropriate court, says Joseph Myles and Lionel Lavenue at Finnegan.

  • After A Brief Hiccup, The 'Rocket Docket' Soars Back To No. 1

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    The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers

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    BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.

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    Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.

  • How Associates Can Build A Professional Image

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    As hybrid work arrangements become the norm in the legal industry, early-career attorneys must be proactive in building and maintaining a professional presence in both physical and digital settings, ensuring that their image aligns with their long-term career goals, say Lana Manganiello at Equinox Strategy Partners and Estelle Winsett at Estelle Winsett Professional Image Consulting.

  • Firms Must Rethink How They Train New Lawyers In AI Age

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    As law firms begin to use generative artificial intelligence to complete lower-level legal tasks, they’ll need to consider new ways to train summer associates and early-career attorneys, keeping in mind the five stages of skill acquisition, says Liisa Thomas at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Always Be Closing

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    When a lawyer presents their case with the right propulsive structure throughout trial, there is little need for further argument after the close of evidence — and in fact, rehashing it all may test jurors’ patience — so attorneys should consider other strategies for closing arguments, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

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    Playing Chess Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    There are many ways that chess skills translate directly into lawyer skills, but for me, the bigger career lessons go beyond the direct parallels — playing chess has shown me the value of seeing gradual improvement in and focusing deep concentration on a nonwork endeavor, says attorney Steven Fink.

  • Litigation Inspiration: Attys Can Be Heroic Like Olympians

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    Although litigation won’t earn anyone an Olympic medal in Paris this summer, it can be worthy of the same lasting honor if attorneys exercise focused restraint — seeking both their clients’ interests and those of the court — instead of merely pursuing every advantage short of sanctionable conduct, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • Lean Into The 'Great Restoration' To Retain Legal Talent

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    As the “great resignation,” in which employees voluntarily left their jobs in droves, has largely dissipated, legal employers should now work toward the idea of a “great restoration,” adopting strategies to effectively hire, onboard and retain top legal talent, says Molly McGrath at Hiring & Empowering Solutions.

  • How Cannabis Rescheduling May Alter Paraphernalia Imports

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    The Biden administration's recent proposal to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana use raises questions about how U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforcement policies may shift when it comes to enforcing a separate federal ban on marijuana accessory imports, says R. Kevin Williams at Clark Hill.

  • What The NYSE Proposed Delisting Rule Could Mean For Cos.

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    The New York Stock Exchange's recently proposed rule would provide the exchange with discretionary authority to commence delisting proceedings for a company substantially shifting its primary business focus, raising concerns for NYSE-listed companies over the exact definition of the exchange's proposed "substantially different" standard, say attorneys at Winston & Strawn.

  • 2 Regulatory Approaches To Psychedelic Clinical Trials

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    Comparing the U.S. and Canada's regulatory frameworks for clinical trials of psychedelic drugs can be useful for designing trial protocols that meet both countries' requirements, which can in turn help diversify patient populations, bolster data robustness and expedite market access, say Kimberly Chew at Husch Blackwell and Sabrina Ramkellawan at AxialBridge.

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