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Cannabis Law360 provides breaking news and analysis of emerging and evolving legal issues surrounding cannabis. Coverage ranges from regulatory and policy concerns facing the industry to the business of lawyers who counsel cannabis companies. Among the practice areas covered are intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions and employment.
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Latest News in Cannabis
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July 15, 2025
Weedmaps, SPAC Officers Want Out Of Investor SEC Fine Suit
Cannabis tech company Weedmaps Technology Inc. and leaders of a blank check company that it merged with have asked to be released from an investor's proposed class action alleging damages following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's announcement that it fined Weedmaps $1.5 million for allegedly making misleading statements about its monthly active users.
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July 15, 2025
NYC's Suit Against Flavored E-Cig Sellers Can Continue
A Manhattan federal judge on Monday rejected a bid by eight vape wholesalers to toss an action brought by New York City alleging the companies flooded the city with flavored e-cigarettes in violation of federal, state and local law.
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July 15, 2025
3rd Circuit Says Risk Of Harm Justifies Disarming Pot User
The Third Circuit has found that illegal drug users, including cannabis users, can be disarmed if their use is determined to increase the risk that they could pose a physical danger while possessing a gun, while finding that individual inquiry is necessary.
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July 14, 2025
Vape Groups Urge 4th Circ. To Stall NC E-Cigarette Law
Vape interests are urging the Fourth Circuit to temporarily stop North Carolina officials from enforcing a law that could prevent the sale of many types of e-cigarettes in the state, claiming the statute was pushed by "Big Tobacco" company Reynolds American Inc. and targets products that help people quit smoking.
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July 14, 2025
Noem Seeks Win In Suit Over SD Ban On Intoxicating Hemp
South Dakota's former governor, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and current attorney general urged a federal judge on Monday to deliver a quick win to officials in a dispute over a law banning the processing of hemp derivatives into intoxicating products
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- STATES Act
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- Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code
- Rohrabacher–Farr amendment
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