Cannabis

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

  • February 11, 2026

    11th Circ. Says Infirm FLSA Deal Precludes Nonwage Claims

    The Eleventh Circuit shut down a lawsuit against a cannabidiol products company Wednesday, rejecting a former worker's argument that the failure to secure approval for a settlement ending a prior case where he alleged wage-and-hour violations left him an avenue to subsequently sue for fraud.

  • February 11, 2026

    Fla. Panel Orders New Trial Over Forcible-Felony Instruction

    A Florida appeals court ordered a new trial Wednesday for a man convicted of being a principal in a murder, after finding an incorrect jury instruction undermined his trial defense that the use of force was justified.

  • February 11, 2026

    What Rescheduling Means For Cannabis Labels, Marketing

    The proposed reclassification of cannabis is expected to bring heightened scrutiny of labeling, advertising and marketing from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission, but the brands that tighten evidence, standardize operations and professionalize marketing controls now will see fewer surprises and better outcomes, say attorneys at Wilson Elser.

  • February 11, 2026

    Vape Sellers Urge Court To Pause Texas China Liquid Ban

    Vape distributors and retailers asked a federal judge to pause enforcement of a Texas law prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes using liquid from China, saying they are already suffering "irreparable harm" while fighting the rule.

  • February 11, 2026

    NJ Cannabis Worker Axed For Talking Pay, Suit Claims

    A former harvester for a Garden State cannabis grower alleged in New Jersey state court that he was fired in retaliation for discussing compensation with a co-worker and for reporting that his manager handed out cannabis to workers for free.

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