COVID-19 Weed advocacy groups call for prison depopulation to slow COVID-19 spread Cannabis Amnesty and the Drug Policy Alliance are asking their respective governments to allow non-violent offenders to be sent home Michelle GamageApril 20, 2020
COVID-19 ACLU highlights persisting racist cannabis enforcement in 4/20 report The report used the stoner holiday to show how black people are still almost 4X more likely to be arrested for weed Jared GnamApril 20, 2020
Canada NORML Canada’s new executive director Caryma Sa’d explains how legalization went wrong: Q&A After 42 years of lobbying for cannabis policy reform, the advocacy group is refocusing its mandate to promote equitable, functional weed laws Michelle GamageMarch 31, 2020
Enforcement Florida’s new medical cannabis limits could drive patients underground: lawyer State has voted to cap THC potency at 10% for patients under 21, edibles at 200 mg Michelle GamageMarch 9, 2020
Enforcement FDA’s update on CBD regulations is ‘frankly absurd’ Report only offers industry small amount of reassurance and regulatory guidelines, says cannabis lawyer Michelle GamageMarch 6, 2020
Canada City of North Vancouver introduces higher fines for people smoking in public Councillors also voted to ban advertising for vapes and e-cigarettes Michelle GamageMarch 3, 2020
Enforcement Trulieve Cannabis investors have been hoodwinked twice: court case A company that reported Trulieve mislead investors is being sued for libel Michelle GamageFebruary 27, 2020
Enforcement Metro Vancouver poised to draft controversial cannabis emissions bylaws Despite concerns of regulatory overreach voiced by the agricultural industry, the region has outlined next steps in the drafting process Nick LabaFebruary 25, 2020
Canada Fire & Flower will no longer cover its windows, says it promotes theft After being robbed, the retailer is scrapping its covered windows to promote workplace safety Michelle GamageFebruary 21, 2020
Culture Leading law firm hires veteran cannabis lawyer Sativa Rasmussen With 5 years in the sector, she speaks on helping clients navigate complex regulations and how her name is a great icebreaker Nick LabaFebruary 12, 2020