MATT_BENOIT / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, Why did Josephine County sue the state? Is Oregon’s 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
The Southern Oregon county sued the state over cannabis laws.
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Are Canadian Dollars Taking Over Oregon Weed?
ALFEXE / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, Are Canadians really taking over Oregon weed? I’m concerned! Not exactly, but Canadian money is definitely here and more is on the way. How it’s happening is sort of strange, but consistent with the trend of Canada lapping the US as far as cannabis industries go. But you […]
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Is Canada Taking Over Oregon Weed?
What All Those Canadian Dollars in Oregon’s Cannabis Industry Actually Mean
What all those Canadian dollars in Oregon’s cannabis industry actually mean.
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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 don’t they? Yes, most representatives in Congress—both Democrats and Republicans—support 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 don’t […]
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There’s One Reason Why Congress Isn’t Protecting State Cannabis Programs
And He’s Up for Reelection This November
Pete Sessions is the reason why Congress isn’t protecting state cannabis programs. He’s up for reelection this November.
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What’s Going on with US Territories and Weed?
A Look at Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and Other Territories
A look at where Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and other US territories stand on legalization.
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Jeff Sessions Got Sued. It Might Be a Pretty Big Deal.
Dirk VanderHart Dear Pot Lawyer, What’s your take on the girl who sued Jeff Sessions? I think it’s great. I’m 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 […]
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The Lawsuit Against Jeff Sessions
Five Plaintiffs Filed a Terrific Case Against Cannabis Prohibition
Five plaintiffs filed a terrific case against federal cannabis prohibition.
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Checking in with Canadian Cannabis
Our Neighbors to the North Are Making Weed Legal in July
Our neighbors to the north are making weed legal this July.
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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 […]
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Legal Weed: Who Got Next?
These Five States Are Positioned to Legalize Weed This Year
These five states are positioned to legalize weed this year.