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Federal prosecutors in Canada have been directed to avoid prosecuting drug possession cases unless the crime poses a major public safety risk.

AAA is giving $100,000 in grants to various Illinois agencies to study and prevent stoned driving in the newly legalized state.

The trademark battle between Woodstock Ventures and Woodstock Roots over the “Woodstock” name as it pertains to cannabis products is headed to the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Hempcrete has been used for decades as a sustainable option in construction materials — in the U.S., however, many hempcrete pioneers are stuck navigating outdated building codes and other local regulations.

A new plan by the Maricopa County, Arizona prosecutor will allow anyone arrested for cannabis possession to apply for the medical cannabis program and, if given a card, avoid prosecution.

New York’s Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said the state will not submit an industrial hemp plan to the USDA until federal regulators change certain program requirements.

The couple behind the cannabis-friendly cryptocurrency ParagonCoin, which launched in 2017, failed to appear in court and may be on the run after they were fined $250,000 by the SEC and told to refund $12 million to investors.

Lygos, Inc. announced this week it had finalized a novel process of cannabinoid production that uses proprietary fermentation and processing technology.

Cannabis dispensaries in Portland, Oregon have been targeted by at least 47 break-ins since May; store owners believe it’s the same group hitting multiple dispensaries.

A study by the University of Vermont found that the majority of medical cannabis patients in the state do not believe that their primary care doctor is a reliable source of info about medical cannabis.

The majority of Massachusetts’ cannabis-derived tax revenue, $53.8 million out of $78.8 million, was allocated to the state’s Division of Alcoholism Administration.

The attorneys behind a potential landmark lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition of cannabis as unconstitutional are calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case.

The FDA announced it is hiring a third-party contractor to test CBD “and related cannabinoids” for the agency.

Medicine Man Denver announced it was terminating its deal with Schwazze and will look for new partners; it’s the second failed deal in as many months for Schwazze.

Adult-use cannabis sales in Maine are set to commence on October 9, more than four years after voter approval, and following an “indefinite postponement” due to the coronavirus pandemic.

United Kingdom Anti-Doping has announced it will shorten bans for athletes who fail drug tests for non-performance enhancing drugs, including cannabis.

Pennsylvania cannabis dispensaries recorded a 70% increase in weekly patient visits from February to August, which fully encompasses COVID-19’s spread throughout the United States.

A ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for adult use in Montana has been approved by state officials to appear on the state’s General Election ballot in November.

A recent study by San Diego State University shows that after-hours cannabis use by employees has no negative effects on workplace performance.

Medical cannabis patients in New Jersey can now receive doctor recommendations for the program online through the use of telemedicine services.

The Seattle Hempfest in-person event is officially canceled this year in light of the coronavirus; instead, an online version of the event has been announced for October 10-11.

Colorado’s cannabis industry set a new monthly sales record in June at over $158 million, six years after the state’s first adult-use sale.

Most cannabis consumers agree that the legal cannabis industry is more convenient and provides safer purchases than its unregulated counterpart.

A Florida-based attorney has filed federal lawsuits against at least three cannabis companies in Michigan, claiming the companies sent unsolicited marketing text messages or automated phone calls without proper consent.