MATT_BENOIT / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, Why did Josephine County sue the state? Is Oregonโs legal weed in danger? I am not sure why Josephine County sued the state, to be honest, but I have a theory. My theory is that the county grew frustrated with weed over a long period of time, and […]
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Josephine County Blues
The Southern Oregon county sued the state over cannabis laws.
Are Canadian Dollars Taking Over Oregon Weed?
ALFEXE / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, Are Canadians really taking over Oregon weed? Iโm concerned! Not exactly, but Canadian money is definitely here and more is on the way. How itโs happening is sort of strange, but consistent with the trend of Canada lapping the US as far as cannabis industries go. But you […]
Is Canada Taking Over Oregon Weed?
What all those Canadian dollars in Oregon’s cannabis industry actually mean.
The Guy Preventing Congress from Protecting Legal Weed Is Up for Reelection
WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer,Congress is in favor of protecting state cannabis programs, right? So why donโt they? Yes, most representatives in Congressโboth Democrats and Republicansโsupport the protection of state-legal cannabis for medical and adult use. In that sense, they are like most Americans. The main reason that state cannabis programs donโt […]
Thereโs One Reason Why Congress Isnโt Protecting State Cannabis Programs
Pete Sessions is the reason why Congress isnโt protecting state cannabis programs. Heโs up for reelection this November.
Whatโs Going on with US Territories and Weed?
A look at where Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and other US territories stand on legalization.
Jeff Sessions Got Sued. It Might Be a Pretty Big Deal.
Dirk VanderHart Dear Pot Lawyer, Whatโs your take on the girl who sued Jeff Sessions? I think itโs great. Iโm excited for her. There is a possibility she will win and we should know more any day. The lawsuit you mention was actually filed by a group of five plaintiffs. The first is 12-year-old Alexis […]
The Lawsuit Against Jeff Sessions
Five plaintiffs filed a terrific case against federal cannabis prohibition.
Checking in with Canadian Cannabis
Our neighbors to the north are making weed legal this July.
Which States Could Legalize Weed This Year?
BERGSERG / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, Which states are up next to legalize weed? This question is more interesting and nuanced than it was before Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally resuscitated the failing war on drugs. You may recall that he did this a few weeks back by giving any federal prosecutor who also […]
Legal Weed: Who Got Next?
These five states are positioned to legalize weed this year.
