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January 15, 2025
Mass. Justices Bolster Local Enforcement Of Tobacco Laws
Massachusetts' highest court ruled Wednesday that local public health officials do not have to go to court to fine businesses caught violating the state's tobacco laws, including restrictions on the sale of flavored products.
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January 15, 2025
DHS Wants NM Pot Cos.' Property Seizure Suit Tossed
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are urging a New Mexico federal court to toss claims by eight cannabis companies alleging that federal agents wrongfully seized cannabis, money and property at checkpoints.
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January 14, 2025
Cannabis Reformers Split After DEA Judge Cancels Hearings
The cannabis legal and business world was divided Tuesday after a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration judge hit pause on widely anticipated and historic public hearings on the merits of a proposal to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana.
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January 14, 2025
Cannabist Moves Illinois Oil Potency Case To Federal Court
The Cannabist Co. Holdings and its affiliated companies have removed to federal court a suit alleging they make products using highly potent cannabis oils without warning consumers that the amounts of THC are illegal in Illinois.
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January 14, 2025
Insurer Says It Owes No Coverage In Pot Co. Death Suit
Trisura Specialty Insurance Co. has told a Florida federal court exceptions to Trulieve Inc.'s insurance policy relieve it from having to defend the cannabis company from a wrongful death suit.
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January 14, 2025
Curaleaf's Ex-CEO Wants Out Of Ex-VP's Pay, Sex Bias Suit
The former CEO of Curaleaf Holdings Inc. is urging a Massachusetts federal court to toss a former senior vice president's claims against him in a suit alleging the company discriminated against her for her gender and race, saying the state's courts don't have jurisdiction over him.
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January 13, 2025
Amid Claims Of Agency Bias, DEA Judge Nixes Pot Hearings
A Drug Enforcement Administration tribunal on Monday canceled planned hearings on the merits of a proposal to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana so that pro-rescheduling parties can bring their allegations of agency bias straight to the DEA's administrator.
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January 13, 2025
Judge Orders NY Authorities To Halt Raids Of Hemp Stores
A New York state judge on Monday ordered state cannabis regulators and city law enforcement officials to halt certain actions against hemp stores suspected of selling unlicensed cannabis, saying their raids likely represented an unconstitutional government overreach.
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January 13, 2025
NY Dispensaries Say Pot Agencies Broke Proximity Rules
A group of four adult-use marijuana dispensaries are suing New York's cannabis regulators, aiming to vacate the issuance of licenses for four competing dispensaries that they say violate the state's 1,000-foot buffer between outlets.
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January 13, 2025
Mich. Pot Agency Says Processor Violated State Regulations
Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency has filed a formal complaint against a Mt. Morris cannabis processor, saying that it handled hemp isolate without having a license to do so.
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January 13, 2025
Cannabis Co. Again Seeks Dismissal Of Finder's Fee Suit
The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. is asking a New York federal court to once again throw out a suit from an associate alleging he is owed $800,000 for facilitating an investment, saying New York law bars oral finder's fee contracts and the claims are still blocked by the statute of limitations.
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January 10, 2025
SEC Fines Cannabis Co. Acreage Over Accounting Violations
A multi-state cannabis industry operator recently acquired by Canadian cannabis industry giant Canopy will pay $225,000 to resolve administrative U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission claims that it orchestrated a $4.2 million round-trip transaction with an affiliate to inflate its reported cash balance.
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January 10, 2025
Instagrammer Wants IP Suit Kept in Nevada Federal Court
Instagram star Dan Bilzerian told a federal judge in Nevada this week that the Silver State is the appropriate venue for his lawsuit against a former chief financial officer of the vape and lifestyle brand he helped start, even though the company is based in Canada.
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January 10, 2025
FDA Tells Justices RJ Reynolds Challenge Belongs In DC Circ.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to send a suit by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. and two retailers challenging the denial of a marketing application from the Fifth Circuit to the D.C. Circuit, saying federal law doesn't allow a manufacturer to forum shop by bringing a retailer into its challenge.
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January 10, 2025
Minn. Worker Says Honeywell Nixed Job Offer Over Drug Test
A Minnesota man is suing Honeywell International Inc., saying that the company violated state cannabis and disability law when it rescinded an offer of employment after he tested positive for cannabis use despite being on the state's Medical Cannabis Registry.
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January 10, 2025
Illinois Adds 4 Conditions To Medical Pot Eligibility List
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued an order adding four conditions to the list of medical issues eligible for treatment with medical cannabis.
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January 09, 2025
SEC Sues To Enforce $3M Cannabis Investment Fraud Deal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a Utah federal court to enforce an administrative cease-and-desist order requiring a wealth management company and its owner to give the regulator over $3 million they previously agreed to pay to end claims they defrauded investors in a $19.5 million cannabis-linked fund raise.
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January 09, 2025
Ark. Cites 4th Circ. Ruling In Dispute Over Hemp THC Limit
Arkansas is pointing the Eighth Circuit's judges toward an opinion earlier this week from their colleagues in the Fourth Circuit, saying they should consider it as they mull whether to allow the state's regulations on intoxicating hemp products to stand.
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January 09, 2025
Mich. City Fights Pot Co.'s Bid To Stop Adult Use Licensing
The city of Pontiac, Michigan, is asking a federal court to deny a bid from a would-be cannabis retailer to halt the city's process of issuing recreational use cannabis licenses, saying the company's claims are premature and likely to fail.
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January 08, 2025
NY Fed Beats Puerto Rico Bank's Suit Over Master Account
A New York federal judge on Wednesday tossed without prejudice a Puerto Rico bank's suit that sought to block the closure of its Federal Reserve master account, finding the New York Fed's interpretation of the Federal Reserve Act was correct and that the bank does not have a statutory right to a master account.
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January 08, 2025
Ky. Lawmaker Files Pot Legalization, Decriminalization Bills
A Democratic Kentucky lawmaker this week filed a bill to decriminalize possession of marijuana and allow expungements of cannabis convictions as well as another bill that would allow voters to decide whether to legalize marijuana for adult use.
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January 08, 2025
Indiana Lawmakers File Medical Pot, Decriminalization Bills
Indiana lawmakers this week filed bills to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and to legalize medical marijuana and create a regulatory regime to oversee its cultivation and sale.
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January 08, 2025
Cops' Suit Over Firing For Pot Use Sent To NJ State Court
A New Jersey federal judge has kicked back to state court a suit against Jersey City by two police officers who say they were wrongly fired for off-duty cannabis use, finding that the suit does not implicate federal law that would give the federal courts jurisdiction.
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January 07, 2025
Alcohol Warnings Unlikely To Bring Same Fate Tobacco Faced
The U.S. surgeon general on Friday recommended that alcohol carry warnings about cancer risks, and attorneys say that while warning labels might be warranted, alcohol is unlikely to become the next tobacco.
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January 07, 2025
Cannabis Reformers Move To Oust DEA From Pot Hearings
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has worked behind the scenes to undermine an administrative process that will determine whether federal restrictions on marijuana are relaxed, a group of reformers alleged in a new filing submitted to an agency tribunal.
Expert Analysis
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Recent Rulings On Metadata
Several recent rulings reflect the competing considerations that arise when parties dispute the form of production for electronically stored information, underscoring that counsel must carefully consider how to produce and request reasonably usable data, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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Empathy In Mediation Offers A Soft Landing For Disputes
Experiencing a crash-landing on a recent flight underscored to me how much difference empathy makes in times of crisis or stress, including during mediation, says Eydith Kaufman at Alternative Resolution Centers.
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Series
Being An Artist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My work as an artist has highlighted how using creativity and precision together — qualities that are equally essential in both art and law — not only improves outcomes, but also leads to more innovative and thoughtful work, says Sarah La Pearl at Segal McCambridge.
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How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.
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Opinion
Judicial Committee Best Venue For Litigation Funding Rules
The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules' recent decision to consider developing a rule for litigation funding disclosure is a welcome development, ensuring that the result will be the product of a thorough, inclusive and deliberative process that appropriately balances all interests, says Stewart Ackerly at Statera Capital.
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The Strategic Advantages Of Appointing A Law Firm CEO
The impact on law firms of the recent CrowdStrike outage underscores that the business of law is no longer merely about providing supplemental support for legal practice — and helps explain why some law firms are appointing dedicated, full-time CEOs to navigate the challenges of the modern legal landscape, says Jennifer Johnson at Calibrate Strategies.
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Series
Beekeeping Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The practice of patent law and beekeeping are not typically associated, but taking care of honeybees has enriched my legal practice by highlighting the importance of hands-on experience, continuous learning, mentorship and more, says David Longo at Oblon McClelland.
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Opinion
Legal Institutions Must Warn Against Phony Election Suits
With two weeks until the election, bar associations and courts have an urgent responsibility to warn lawyers about the consequences of filing unsubstantiated lawsuits claiming election fraud, says Elise Bean at the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy.
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How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program
During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.
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Series
Home Canning Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.
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Use The Right Kind Of Feedback To Help Gen Z Attorneys
Generation Z associates bring unique perspectives and expectations to the workplace, so it’s imperative that supervising attorneys adapt their feedback approach in order to help young lawyers learn and grow — which is good for law firms, too, says Rachael Bosch at Fringe Professional Development.
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Opinion
Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code
As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.