Congressional action prohibits federal drug enforcers from shutting medical marijuana dispensaries that comply with state law, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled Monday in a potentially precedent-setting case. Read more »
UN to call on governments around the world to decriminalise all drugs, says Richard Branson
The UN may be about to call on the governments of all countries to end the “war on drugs” and decriminalise the use and possession of all illegal substances. Read more »
California needs a marijuana bank, says Board of Equalization
California needs to establish its first bank for the marijuana industry, writes Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma. This bank would not store hundreds of pounds of pungent, dried flower buds. Rather, it would provide banking services the state’s multi-billion dollar cannabis industry. This industry is currently dealing in large amounts of cash, because federal […]
1 in 5 small businesses would allow medical cannabis at work: what it means for workers’ comp
The nation’s small business owners are still divided in their opinions on medical marijuana, but new poll results suggest that at least one in five are willing to allow the drug in the workplace with a doctor’s note. Read more »