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  • April 29, 2025

    SEC Sues Over Cannabis Co. Stock Manipulation Scheme

    A trio of Arizona men face U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allegations they manipulated trading prices for a purported cannabis industry penny stock issuer, generating proceeds of nearly $21 million as they worked to pump up its shares.

  • April 29, 2025

    Ex-Pot Water CEOs Denied Bid For More Info In Stock Case

    An Ohio federal judge on Tuesday denied bids by former CEOs of and others associated with American Premium Water Corp. for bills of particulars on an indictment alleging they manipulated the company's stock prices, finding the indictment gives them enough information to prepare their defenses.

  • April 29, 2025

    Dem Reps. Introduce Bill To Repeal Ban On Fed. Pot Studies

    The co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus on Tuesday introduced a bill to eliminate a portion of federal law blocking the Office of National Drug Control Policy from researching use of substances on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  • April 29, 2025

    Five Federal Pot Law Cases Sent Back To DC Superior Court

    A District of Columbia federal judge has remanded to the city's Superior Court five cases from cannabis companies challenging the city's regulations after granting the companies' motion to dismiss all federal claims from the cases.

  • April 28, 2025

    Century Surety Seeks Exit From Vape Battery Lawsuit

    Insurance provider Century Surety Co. says it shouldn't be on the hook for the legal defense of a smoke shop being sued by a customer who was burned when a vape pen battery caught fire in his pocket, arguing that one defendant isn't actually covered under the larger policy and the incident did not take place at one of the insured's retail locations.

  • April 28, 2025

    Cannabis Firms Say 'Rogue' CBP Can't Seize State-Legal Pot

    A group of cannabis companies are urging a New Mexico federal court not to throw out their suit alleging that U.S. Customs and Border Protection wrongly seized products, money and vehicles at checkpoints, saying the "rogue agency" can't treat marijuana differently than every other federal agency does.

  • April 28, 2025

    Ala. Medical Pot Commission Sued Over Patient Registry

    A group of Alabama medical cannabis patients sued the state's Medical Cannabis Commission over the lack of a patient registry despite what they said were numerous laws obligating it to create one.

  • April 28, 2025

    Prior Suit Dooms Guest's Suit Over Toss From Hotel Over Pot

    A Texas federal court has thrown out a man's lawsuit alleging he was illegally thrown out of a hotel for using cannabis, saying he can't take "another bite of the apple" after losing an identical case in state court.

  • April 25, 2025

    7th Circ. Upholds Mixed Verdict Over Rolling Paper Ads

    The Seventh Circuit upheld all aspects of a mixed verdict in a dispute between two rolling paper companies, saying that manufacturer HBI International had not violated the Lanham Act but also leaving in place a nationwide injunction against some of the company's advertising practices.

  • April 25, 2025

    Hemp Co. Says Seller Can't Pass Buck On Pot Arrest

    A hemp company and its affiliates are urging a Wisconsin federal court to throw out a seller's claim that his shop was raided and he was convicted of drug possession because their products were falsely labeled as legal hemp, saying that the complaint fails to show the products had anything to do with the arrest.

  • April 25, 2025

    11th Circ. Backs FDA In Denial Of Bidi's Vape Application

    The Eleventh Circuit has affirmed the denial of a marketing application for a tobacco-flavored electronic cigarette made by Bidi Vapor LLC, finding that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not act arbitrarily or capriciously in finding that the company failed to show the product would promote public health.

  • April 24, 2025

    Ex-Curaleaf Director Escapes Suit Over Info Sharing, For Now

    A Colorado federal judge dismissed, for now, allegations that the former operations director of Curaleaf Inc. violated a confidentiality agreement and shared information with a onetime business partner, ruling Thursday the court lacked jurisdiction since the defendant didn't live in the state, rarely traveled to the state and worked remotely.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Expert Analysis

  • Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out

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    In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity

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    Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

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    Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my litigation practice, including persistence, patience, grit and authenticity, says Christopher Viceconte at Gibbons.

  • What New Calif. Law Means For Cannabis Lounges

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    With a recently enacted California law authorizing licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to prepare and sell noncannabis food and beverages, the door opens for a more sustainable business model — but challenges related to costs and liability remain, says Tracy Gallegos at Duane Morris.

  • Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review

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    For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

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    Flying Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer — and a better person — because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.

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    Circus Arts Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.

  • 3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less

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    Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.

  • The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule

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    Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.

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    Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.

  • Incoming Admin May Shake Up Life Sciences Regulation

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    Though President-elect Donald Trump has not yet articulated policy priorities regarding the life sciences industry, the sector is positioned to see significant changes that could affect everything from drug exclusivity and generic drug approvals, to the availability of over-the-counter drugs, to laboratory-developed tests and digital health, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?

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    Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.

  • Justices Must Weigh Reach Of Civil RICO In Cannabis Case

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    Oral arguments in Medical Marijuana Inc. v. Horn suggest that a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court may agree that a truck driver's losing his job after unknowingly ingesting THC and failing a drug test does not merit a racketeering claim — but the court may not buy the other side's theory of the case either, say attorneys at Lewis Baach.

  • Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals

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    Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

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    Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers

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    In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron. 

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