Medical marijuana has been popping up in the news a lot lately, as new studies continue to find evidence that cannabis has a wide variety of medical applications. The latest discovery: Cannabis can be used to heal fractures and rebuild bones. Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University, publishing their findings in the Journal of […]
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Racketeering lawsuits target Colorado marijuana industry
A federal law crafted to fight the mob is giving marijuana opponents a new strategy in their battle to stop the expanding industry: racketeering lawsuits. A Colorado pot shop recently closed after a Washington-based group opposed to legal marijuana sued not just the pot shop but a laundry list of firms doing business with it […]
Montana Supreme Court to consider medical marijuana commercial sales
HELENA – Advocates are asking the Montana Supreme Court to reject the state’s push to end commercial sales of medical marijuana, saying that elderly and disabled patients’ access would be cut off if they can’t buy the drug. The attorney representing 11 industry advocates, patients, providers and doctors said Monday the medical marijuana industry would […]
President Obama Announces 46 Commutations in Video Address: “America Is a Nation of Second Chances
As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and criminal defense attorney, I’m well acquainted with how federal sentencing practices can, in too many instances, lead nonviolent drug offenders to spend decades, if not life, in prison. Now, don’t get me wrong, many people are justly punished for causing harm and perpetuating violence in our communities. But, […]