New Jersey Police Fired For Off-Duty Marijuana Use Still Haven’t Been Reinstated Despite Court Ruling In Their Favor
“We thought they were going to come in and do the right thing, and they’re not. They’re doubling down, and they’re lying about it, which is even worse.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor A state appellate court earlier this month sided with two Jersey City cops who say they shouldn’t have been fired for […]
Ohio Court Hears Arguments On Blocking New Hemp Product Restrictions
“This bill completely put my clients out of business. There were no ways to get rid of the inventory except to destroy it.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal A new law banning low-level THC hemp products and changing the state’s marijuana laws hurts Ohio businesses, plaintiffs argued during a preliminary injunction hearing Monday. Happy […]
West Virginia Supreme Court Considers Whether Smell Of Marijuana Can Be Basis For Police To Search Homes
“There’s no inherent logical connection or nexus between the smell of marijuana and unlawful activity anymore, and there’s a good reason for that.” By Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is considering a case that questions whether the odor of marijuana alone is enough for law enforcement to […]
Illinois Court Hears Final Lawsuit Challenging Marijuana Social Equity Business Licensing Lottery
“We just want a fair shot. We’re not asking for anything special, no special privileges, but what they promised from the very beginning.” By Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging […]