Tennessee Officials ‘Illegally Tore Apart And Terrorized’ A Family Over A Small Amount Of Marijuana, Lawsuit Says
“They acted outrageously and unlawfully. Their actions caused severe emotional trauma.” By Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout A Georgia mom whose five small children were taken from her after a traffic stop has alleged Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) staff acted with out a legitimate court docket order in violation of the regulation, new filings […]
New Jersey Hemp Companies In Negotiations With State Officials Over New Law Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoid Products
The hemp law has prompted confusion among business owners and state officials since Gov. Phil Murphy signed the law in September. By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor Hemp companies suing New Jersey over a law that bans intoxicating hemp product sales are in “ongoing discussions” that could resolve the dispute, according to a recent court filing. Several hemp […]
Federal OSHA Officials Spotlight Marijuana And Hemp Industry Workers’ Risks From Allergens
Federal officials and researchers spoke on a webinar this week about the hazards of allergens to workers in the cannabis industry, part of a regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program to reduce the risk of occupational injury, illness and death at marijuana businesses. Speakers for the webinar from OSHA included compliance assistant specialist […]
New York Awards $75K To Bronx Mom After Officials Illegally Took Away Her Baby For Cannabis Use
A Bronx mother who sued NY’s Administration of Children’s Services (ACS) earlier this year for placing her baby in foster care within days after giving birth because she tested positive for marijuana got closure and some money, reported The New York Times. The ACS agreed to pay Chanetto Rivers $75,000. What Happened It was August 2021 and marijuana had […]
Border Officials Seize 2,000 Pounds of Pot Disguised As Frozen Waffles
Officials working on the United States-Canada border late last month seized a massive shipment of marijuana that, at first blush, looked like an 8-year-old’s favorite breakfast. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced on Friday that “Ajaypal Dhillon, 22, of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute […]
Denton, Texas Officials Reject Cannabis Decriminalization, Ignoring Will of Voters
In November, a huge majority of voters in Denton, Texas approved a measure decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses. On Tuesday, leaders in the city defied those results. By a margin of 4-3, the Denton city council voted “against adopting the ordinance that would have decriminalized marijuana,” CBS News Texas reported. According to the station, more than […]