Texas Rules Banning Smokable Cannabis Blocked Temporarily
Texas’ new hemp rules banning smokable cannabis are temporarily blocked, a state judge ruled Friday.
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Recreational Marijuana Sellers Get Pause on State Residency Rule
Rhode Island must allow for now out-of-state recreational marijuana sellers to apply for licenses to set up dispensaries, after a federal judge said they’re likely to win a lawsuit challenging the state’s residents-only requirement.
Texas Hemp Industry Sues Over State THC Measurement Rules
Texas health regulators’ new calculation for the amount of THC in hemp-derived products violates the state constitution and would hamstring the industry, a lawsuit alleges.
Ohio AG Seeks to Participate in Challenge to New State Hemp Law
Ohio’s attorney general has asked to intervene in a challenge to a new state law that requires THC-derived beverages and other “intoxicating hemp” products to be sold only at dispensaries.
Trump-Targeted Firms’ Allies Shield Lawyer Names in Court
A group of lawyers wading back into the fight over President Donald Trump’s executive orders against law firms remained anonymous in their latest effort.
Cannabis Shops Sue to Block Massachusetts Adult-Use Repeal
Four Massachusetts cannabis retailers asked the state high court to spike a certified ballot question to repeal the state’s broad legalization and recreational sales of marijuana.
John Quinn Sees Big Law Investor Deals as States Ponder Bans
Quinn Emanuel’s John Quinn told me outside investors will ultimately own a slice of Big Law firms, but legislation winding through state courthouses could snuff out the ability for founders like him to cash in.
ABA’s Trump ‘Law Firm Intimidation’ Suit Gets Greenlight
The American Bar Association’s suit challenging President Donald Trump’s attacks on law firms is moving forward after a federal judge on Tuesday rejected the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case.
Epstein’s Lawyer Sought to Vet, Influence Victims’ Attorneys
Jeffrey Epstein’s defense team, in an effort led by Jay Lefkowitz from Kirkland & Ellis, pressured officials at the Justice Department about the legal representation of Epstein’s victims, according to files released in January.
Bob Marley’s Heirs Sue Cannabis Giant Tilray Over Licensing Deal
Reggae legend Bob Marley’s heirs sued cannabis giant Tilray Brands Inc. on Friday over millions in payments tied to a deal licensing his name, image, and likeness.
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