May 31, 2012

Company’s New Line of Hemp-Based, THC-Free Products Highlights Growing Promise of Cannabidiol

Several prominent medical marijuana companies are focusing on what they see as the wave of the future in the MMJ industry: products infused with cannabidiol, or CBD. The marijuana compound [click to read more...]

May 30, 2012

MMJ Meltdown in Los Angeles a Possibility as Proposal to Ban Cannabis Dispensaries Gains Steam

The Los Angeles medical marijuana industry is bracing itself for the possibility of a complete ban on storefront cannabis dispensaries as the idea gains traction among local officials. A three-person [click to read more...]

May 29, 2012

Weekly Wrapup: AZ Dispensary Application Total + CA Cannabis Patients Lose Court Battle

Arizona hit another major medical marijuana milestone last week, wrapping up its official dispensary application period on Friday. The state received nearly 500 applications during the 12-day submission period. That’s [click to read more...]

May 25, 2012

Marijuana Policy Project Aims for 28 Medical Cannabis States by 2014, Including Illinois, NY

MMJ insiders often say 25 is the magic number when it comes to medical marijuana legalization. When half the states in the nation pass medical cannabis laws, the thinking goes, [click to read more...]

May 24, 2012

Nearly 200 Cannabis Dispensary Applications Filed in Arizona, Signaling Tough Competition

With the deadline fast approaching, Arizona has received 193 applications from entrepreneurs interested in opening a medical marijuana dispensary, according to the latest data provided by the state. The numbers [click to read more...]

May 24, 2012

Medical Marijuana Exec’s Legal Troubles a Setback for Cannabis Industry Regardless of Outcome

The medical marijuana entrepreneur behind weGrow – a hydroponics superstore attempting to expand nationally – is in some hot water. Dhar Mann (pictured), who founded the company in 2010 and [click to read more...]

May 23, 2012

Lawmaker Submits Proposal to Legalize Medical Marijuana, Cannabis Dispensaries in North Dakota

With election season fast approaching, the medical cannabis industry is paying particularly close attention to Ohio and Massachusetts, where efforts to legalize MMJ are gaining steam. But the next state [click to read more...]

May 22, 2012

Ruling on Legality of California Dispensary Closures a Blow to Medical Marijuana Industry, MMJ Patients

A federal appeals court has sided with two California cities that are forcing all marijuana dispensaries within their boundaries to close, ruling that such moves do not violate federal disability [click to read more...]

May 21, 2012

Weekly Wrapup: Colorado Marijuana DUI Bill Goes Up in Smoke + Arizona Sticks to MMJ Schedule

The Colorado medical cannabis industry rode an emotional roller coaster last week, experiencing several highs and lows tied to a controversial marijuana DUI bill. But when the ride came to [click to read more...]

May 18, 2012

Arizona Medical Marijuana Ruling Highlights Risks When Cannabis Investments, Partnerships Sour

What legal recourse do lenders have if a medical marijuana business defaults on its loan? None, apparently. At least that’s the case for two individuals in Arizona who provided $500,000 [click to read more...]

May 17, 2012

Behold, the Power of MMJ: Groups Say Medical Cannabis Was Big Factor in Oregon AG Race

If you’re wondering whether the medical marijuana community has enough political clout to sway an election, look to Oregon. Two pro-MMJ groups and a wealthy executive who supports medical cannabis [click to read more...]

May 17, 2012

Rhode Island Marijuana Dispensary Bill Clears Last Hurdle, Cannabis Centers Could Open By Fall

It looks like medical cannabis dispensaries will finally become a reality in Rhode Island. A revised measure that paves the way for the creation of three marijuana centers sailed through [click to read more...]

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Richard M. Evans and Michael D. Cutler: Looking Ahead to Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts

MMJ Lawyer Dick Evans on Massachusetts medical marijuana legislation

By Richard M. Evans (pictured) and Michael D. Cutler The likelihood that a medical marijuana [click to read more...]

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