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  • March 26, 2025

    Fla. Appeals Court Upholds Fees For Medical Pot Businesses

    Florida's intermediate appellate court on Wednesday affirmed that the state's Department of Health acted within its authority when it enacted rules requiring medical marijuana dispensaries to pay more than a million dollars in license renewal fees every other year.

  • March 26, 2025

    Medical Pot Center Not Exempt From 2017 Michigan Sales Tax

    A Michigan appeals panel has rejected a medical cannabis provisioning center's argument that it was exempt from sales tax in 2017, saying it is not entitled to the same exemption as primary caregivers and could not rely on a 2011 nonbinding letter in its argument.

  • March 25, 2025

    NC Justices Agree To Hear Traffic Stop Smell Test Appeal

    The North Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to take up an appeal of a man's conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon after he argued that the smell of cannabis and cologne are not sufficient to justify searching his vehicle at a traffic stop.

  • March 25, 2025

    Court Tosses Suit Alleging NY Pot Regulations Are Biased

    A New York federal judge on Tuesday dismissed an action alleging that the Empire State's cannabis social equity licensure program discriminated against white men.

  • March 25, 2025

    Va. Gov. Youngkin Blocks Recreational Cannabis Sales Again

    Glenn Youngkin, the Republican governor of Virginia, on Monday once again vetoed lawmaker-approved legislation that would have taxed and regulated the sale of adult-use cannabis.

  • March 25, 2025

    Lowenstein Sandler Can Pursue NJ Dispensary Fraud Claims

    Lowenstein Sandler LLP on Tuesday secured a ruling enabling the firm to pursue claims that a cannabis dispensary committed a "fraud on the court," with a New Jersey state judge rejecting the business' attempt to preclude those claims in the firm's $800,000 suit over unpaid legal fees.

  • March 25, 2025

    No Easy Out In $5M Mich. Dispensary Flip-Flop Suit

    A Michigan federal court has refused to hand a win to either party in developer American 5 LLC's suit alleging a Michigan township improperly revoked its permit for a marijuana dispensary, finding that the parties hadn't resolved whether the permit was the developer's to begin with.

  • March 25, 2025

    DEA Seeks Exit From Hemp Group's Suit Over Raid

    Federal drug enforcers have asked a Texas federal judge to release them from a hemp industry trade group and retailer's lawsuit challenging the legality of a raid on a smoke shop, saying that the enforcement actions at issue were conducted by local authorities.

  • March 25, 2025

    Ariz. AG Warns Cops, Retailers About Illegal THC Sales

    Arizona's attorney general has sent letters to both retailers and law enforcement over the sale of THC products by unlicensed shops, clarifying that such sales are illegal and giving them a month to prepare for enforcement by the attorney general's office.

  • March 24, 2025

    Justices Asked To Weigh Mississippi Ban On Medical Pot Ads

    The owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana company has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a First Amendment challenge to the state's ban on cannabis advertisements, which was recently upheld by the Fifth Circuit.

  • March 24, 2025

    Neb. AG Sends 35 Cos. Cease Letters Over THC Sales

    The Nebraska attorney general has sent cease and desist letters to 104 retail locations in Omaha saying they are selling products with THC beyond the state's legal limits.

  • March 24, 2025

    NYC Shops' Suit Over Pot Crackdown Tossed

    A New York federal judge has thrown out a suit by 27 businesses alleging that New York City violated due process by shutting some of them down as illegal cannabis operations, saying not only did the shops have the opportunity to be heard in an impartial hearing, but several of them were allowed to reopen following those hearings.

  • March 21, 2025

    DHS Again Seeks To Toss Pot Cos.' Wrongful Seizure Suit

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday again asked a New Mexico federal court to throw out a suit from eight cannabis companies alleging their products, cash and vehicles were wrongly seized at checkpoints.

  • March 21, 2025

    Rudick Law Grows Cannabis, Psychedelic Practice With Hire

    Woman-owned cannabis firm Rudick Law Group has announced it is expanding into New Orleans and Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the hiring of a former prosecutor it said will bring expertise in cannabis and psychedelic medicine law to the firm.

  • March 21, 2025

    New Mexico Lawmakers Approve Medical Psilocybin Bill

    New Mexico lawmakers have given final approval to legislation to create a regulated medical psilocybin program, sending the proposal to the governor's desk.

  • March 20, 2025

    SEC Says 'Personnel Changes' Are Delaying 8th Circ. Briefing

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been granted more time to respond to an Eighth Circuit appeal questioning its definition of securities dealer, as the agency has said one attorney's exit has made it too difficult to stick to the prior briefing schedule.

  • March 20, 2025

    Texas Senators Approve Bill Banning THC Consumables

    The Texas state Senate has approved a bill that would broadly ban consumable products with hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as delta-8 THC, sending the legislation to the state House of Representatives.

  • March 20, 2025

    Injured Workers' Comp Lawyer Wins Coverage Of CBD Oil

    CBD oil prescribed to a workers' compensation attorney for a back injury he suffered while loading files into a trial bag must be covered by his firm, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed on appeal Thursday.

  • March 20, 2025

    Pot Co. Disputes 'Forgery' Of Service In Banking Suit

    A cannabis company is urging an Oregon federal court to reject a venture capital firm's bid to vacate a default judgment in a suit against a defunct cannabis "neobank," saying the evidence shows the suit was properly served and that receipts weren't forged.

  • March 20, 2025

    NC Statehouse Catch-Up: Helene, Crypto, Curbing The AG

    Hurricane Helene is still center stage in the North Carolina General Assembly nearly six months after it tore through a large swath of the state, with the governor signing off on the latest round of funding as one lawmaker seeks to carve out cash to rebuild a destroyed courthouse.

  • March 20, 2025

    8th Circ. Won't Nix Deportation Of Woman For Pot Offense

    The Eighth Circuit declined to review a Board of Immigration Appeals finding that a Mexican national is removable for her conviction of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and that the conviction makes her ineligible for cancellation of removal.

  • March 19, 2025

    Philip Morris Must Face Bulk Of Fla. Zyn Injury Suits

    A Florida federal judge trimmed on Wednesday a single fraudulent concealment claim against Philip Morris' subsidiary in a pair of consumer lawsuits alleging ongoing injuries caused by addictions to Zyn nicotine pouches, but the judge refused to toss other claims, rejecting Philip Morris' jurisdictional challenges.

  • March 19, 2025

    Buyers Oppose Consolidation Of THC Oil False Ad Suits

    A proposed class of buyers is urging an Illinois federal judge not to consolidate 10 cases from the same attorneys alleging nearly two dozen cannabis companies mislabel their vapable oil products to get around state regulations.

  • March 19, 2025

    Court Tosses Challenge To Indiana's Delta-8 THC Policy

    An Indiana federal judge has dismissed a challenge brought by hemp industry stakeholders against Indiana's policy to rein in hemp-derived delta-8 THC, saying the case was a matter for a state court.

  • March 19, 2025

    Law360 Announces The Members Of Its 2025 Editorial Boards

    Law360 is pleased to announce the formation of its 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards.

Expert Analysis

  • Opinion

    Atty Well-Being Efforts Ignore Root Causes Of The Problem

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    The legal industry is engaged in a critical conversation about lawyers' mental health, but current attorney well-being programs primarily focus on helping lawyers cope with the stress of excessive workloads, instead of examining whether this work culture is even fundamentally compatible with lawyer well-being, says Jonathan Baum at Avenir Guild.

  • 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.

  • Series

    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.

  • Series

    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.

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